2 February 2026

How to Adopt a Dog in Heartopia

By newsgame

While Heartopia allows you to feed and befriend wild animals, the game eventually lets you adopt pets of your own. With cats and dogs acting as the first domesticated pets for your home in Heartopia, you might want to know exactly how you can add a new furry friend to your virtual life.

Dogs in Heartopia also come in many breeds, have different personality traits, and need regular care to stay happy. If you are wondering how to adopt a dog and what it actually takes to look after one in Heartopia, this guide will provide all the information you need.

Heartopia: Complete Cat Caring Hobby Guide

Cat Caring is a wholesome hobby in Heartopia, where you can take care of a feline friend and raise your bond with it. Here’s how it works!

How to Unlock the Dog Caring Hobby in Heartopia & Adopt a Dog

To unlock the Dog Caring hobby, you must first reach D.G. Level 12. The fastest way to do that is by completing the five Resident Requests you get each day. If you stay consistent, you should hit Level 12 in about a week or two. Once you’re Developer Guild Level 12, you’ll need to visit Mrs. Joan, the pet care mentor, who can be found at the Adoption Center.

The Dog Caring hobby first requires players to purchase the Cat Caring hobby. We’ve listed a useful guide above to get you through the Cat Caring hobby, so that once it’s complete, you can return to Mrs. Joan to exchange a Hobby Expansion Ticket for the Dog Caring hobby, which will unlock dogs for adoption.

There are 3 dogs available for adoption each day, but if you’re not happy with the breeds available, you can return the next day for a new selection.

All Dog Breeds in Heartopia

There are a multitude of dog breeds to choose from. Here are all the dog breeds in Heartopia so you can discover your favorite:

Beagle
Golden Retriever
Labrador Retriever
Poodle
Rottweiler
Rural Dog
Shepherd Dog
Shiba Inu
Sled Dog
Spotted Dog
Welsh Corgi

All Dog Traits in Heartopia (& What They Do)

When you go to adopt a dog, you will be told of its traits. Each dog has two unique traits, which determine its personality and, in turn, its behavior. Here’s a list of all dog traits in Heartopia, and what each of them does:

Dog Traits	What They Do
Naughty	This dog likes getting into trouble.
Sociable	This dog enjoys your company.
Sensitive	This dog is picky about food.
Chatterbox	It barks a lot more than other dogs.
Energetic	This dog stays active most of the time.
Clingy	This dog loves spending time with you.
Sluggish	This dog is slow and lazy.
Lone Wolf	This dog likes spending its time alone.
Sociable	This dog wants to be around others.
Quiet	This dog stays silent most of the time.
Indifferent	This dog doesn’t act overly needy or distant.

Heartopia does not provide an official description for each trait, so the ones shown above are determined by what we’ve observed from each trait.

All Dog Caring Skills in Heartopia

Players will unlock different perks as they level up the Dog Caring hobby. Here are all the hobby levels and their rewards:

Levels	Perks
1	Better chance for high-star moments, can adopt your first dog
2	Unlocks the crafting recipe for Handmade Fertilizer
3	Sandbag Toy, better chance for high-star moments.
4	Energy Dog food becomes available, can adopt another dog
5	Better chance for high-star moments, Automatic Feeder
6	Better chance for high-star moments
7	Better chance for high-star moments
8	Automatic feeders unlocked, can adopt a third dog
9	Better chance for high-star moments, Come and Play action unlocked
10	Better chance for high-star moments

How to Increase Bond With a Dog in Heartopia

Feeding your dog is a fast way to increase your bond. Dogs get hungry pretty fast when they run around and play, so you’ll need to feed them several times a day. Walk up to your dog and tap the bowl icon to feed it. You can buy Dog Food from Mrs. Joan’s shop, but dogs will also eat certain mushrooms and even some cooked meals if you’re running low on feed.

You can also increase your dog’s bond through Training. Tap the paw icon and choose Train to start. Your dog will perform an action, and you will have to react correctly. For additional bonding, clean your dog, take it for walks, and interact with it.