What to know
- Pets are unlocked through the Palette House (Workshop) system
- Treasures act as the main currency/resource for creating pets
- Minigames and dreams provide random pet rewards
- You can fully customize pets using pixel art tools
Pets in Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream are deeply tied to the game’s newer creation systems, especially the Workshop and Treasure mechanics. Unlike older entries, you are not limited to simple vouchers—pets now exist as collectible and customizable creations.
Unlocking the Palette House Workshop to get pets
Before you can even think about getting pets, you need to unlock the Palette House, also known as the Workshop. This facility is essential because it is where all creations—including pets—are made.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Main unlock system | Workshop (Palette House) |
| Resource required | Treasures |
| Alternate method | Minigames & Dreams |
| Customization | Full (pixel art tools) |
| Pet behavior | Walks with Miis |
You unlock the Workshop once you have at least six Miis living on your island. This requirement ensures that your island has enough activity to support advanced features.
Once unlocked, the Workshop becomes your main hub for creating pets and other items.
Treasures are obtained through the Wishes system, which acts like a reward mechanic tied to gameplay progression.
How to create pets in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
The pet system revolves around “Treasures,” which function as crafting materials or unlock tokens. You do not directly buy pets—instead, you obtain treasures and convert them into pets through the Workshop. Here is how you can create pets in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream:
- Ensure you have at least six Miis to unlock the Palette House (Workshop).
- Open the Wishes menu from your island interface.
- Select the Studio Workshop option within the Wishes tab.
- Use a wish to obtain Treasures as rewards.
- Enter the Palette Workshop and choose “New Creation.”
- Select the Treasures category to access pet options.
- Choose a pet type or create a custom one using the available tools.
- Assign or finalize the pet, so it appears alongside your Miis.
Once created, pets will actively walk around your island with their assigned Miis, making them part of everyday life.
How pet customization works in practice
Customization is one of the most important upgrades in Living The Dream. Instead of being limited to preset animals, you can design pets from scratch using pixel art tools.
You can choose from base models like cats and dogs, or use a blank template to draw your own unique pet. This allows for extreme creativity, from realistic animals to completely fictional creatures.
After creation, these pets are fully integrated into your island’s social environment.
How to get pets through minigames and dreams
In addition to crafting, pets can also be obtained randomly as rewards. This system adds an element of unpredictability and encourages regular interaction with your Miis.
You can earn pets by playing minigames with Miis or watching their dreams. However, you must win the minigame to receive a reward.
After winning, you choose from different prize boxes (small, medium, large), each with its own loot pool. Pets are included among these possible rewards.
| Pet Name | How to Get | Sell Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cat | Medium prize box from minigames | $100 |
| Chick | Small prize box from minigames | $15 |
| Chipmunk | Small prize box from minigames | $70 |
| Eastern Quoll | Medium prize box from minigames | $70 |
| Ghost | Medium prize box from minigames | $250 |
| Hedgehog | Small prize box from minigames | $20 |
| Horse | Large prize box from minigames | $200 |
| Keseran-Pasaran | Small prize box from minigames | $250 |
| Unicorn | Large prize box from minigames | $300 |
How buying pets actually works in the game
There is no traditional “pet shop” where you directly purchase pets. Instead, pets function as collectible treasure items that can also be sold for money if you choose not to keep them.
This creates a dual-purpose system where pets are both companions and valuable items. You can either:
- Use them in the Workshop to create companions
- Sell them for in-game currency
This design ties pets into the broader economy of the game rather than isolating them as a separate feature.
