How do you adopt a stray?

I just make sure to make friends with the stray so it doesn't feel too cheaty and then I cheat em in.

What strays? The only time I've seen any is if my sim lives in the Bay, and then only a few cats. No animals in unplayed households (other than those in families) except whiskers the cat and maybe a dog.

I have recently found a way to do this without using cheats.

1. Befriend the dog/cat you want to adopt.
2. Go back to your home which you can edit its lot traits
3. Give the lot the following traits: "Dog Hangout" if you want to adopt a stray dog / "Cat Hangout" if you want to adopt a stray cat.
4. There should be random stray spawning outside of your lot, then wait and see if you desired stray dog or cat is there.
5. When they arrive, hover over to them and check if there is an option for adopting them when clicking on the panel, if not, try increasing the relationship between the two of you buy repeatedly give them food over and over again (They won't grow bored of it).
6. Enjoy loving and spoiling your adopted pet!

> @Hector said:
> I have recently found a way to do this without using cheats.
>
> 1. Befriend the dog/cat you want to adopt.
> 2. Go back to your home which you can edit its lot traits
> 3. Give the lot the following traits: "Dog Hangout" if you want to adopt a stray dog / "Cat Hangout" if you want to adopt a stray cat.
> 4. There should be random strays spawning outside of your lot, then wait and see if you desired stray dog or cat is there.
> 5. When they arrive, hover over to them and check if there is an option for adopting them when clicking on the panel, if not, try increasing the relationship between the two of you buy repeatedly give them food over and over again (They won't grow bored of it).
> 6. Enjoy loving and spoiling your adopted pet!

Oof, How can I delete a comment...? I was trying to fix some grammar mistakes but then I just mess something up...

It turns out I need to be promoted to the member level first before I can edit posts...