Pet Birthdays

The Birthday Notification checkbox on a pet's profile.

Pet Birthdays are opportunities to drastically increase a pet's affection. A birthday cake icon will appear on their page (and on their image in the Menagerie) and they will be showered with confetti:

Image of the Birthday Cake icon that appears on the pet profile.

Clicking on the birthday cake opens up the option to gift the pet any item from the inventory. The pet's reaction to the gift depends on their nature, with the exception of receiving their favorite item, which depends on their species.

To get notifications on your pet's birthday, navigate to your pet's profile and select the "Birthday Notifications" checkbox.

Pets born on February 29th (the leap day of a leap year) will only have birthdays once every four years.

Note that custom pets don't have a favourite birthday item.

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See also: Pets, Pet Affection

Affection Gain

Birthday gifts will net an affection gain of anywhere from five to 30 depending on how much the pet likes the item. Different messages are shown depending on the amount of affection gained.

Messages for Disliked Gifts (5 Affection)

Message Text
"Your pet has been excited to spend a great day with you, and enjoyed your extra love and attention on their special day. You decide to give them their gift now, but your pet's face falls once they've unwrapped what you've selected. You realize they don't like the gift very much, and promise to listen closer to what they like for next time."
"Your pet has been smiles and laughter all day, running about their pen with the excitement of their birthday. They thrash excitedly when they see you, throwing themselves at and on you affectionately. Once they settle down you present your pet with a special birthday gift but they don't seem very interested in it after offering their thanks..."
"Your pet's excitement wavers a little once they've opened their special gift. Eon thanks you with the utmost politeness, because they want to act with the maturity that comes with their age, but you get the feeling they're less than enthusiastic. After the party, you notice another one of your pets returning to their pen with it."
"You bring your pet their birthday present, and they sit up from their favorite resting place. They quietly pick away at the wrapping, but lose interest in the gift shortly after realizing what you've gotten them."
"Your pet romps about their gathering covered in party streamers and cake crumbs, knowing they can't get in trouble on their birthday. You catch up to them to give them your present, but once they've unwrapped it they blow a raspberry at you and run off. They must not like it!"

Messages for Neutral Gifts (10 Affection)

Message Text
"You present your pet with their birthday gift with a flourish, and they tear into the little parcel. After taking a good look at the item they chirrup in contentment and curl up with you. The rest of the day with your pet is full of merriment, but can't help but wonder if your pet would have liked something else a bit more."
"Your pet seems to notice their present before they notice you, zooming about in little circles before finally stopping and reaching out for their birthday present. You hand it over as they peep in excitement, immediately tossing wrapping paper all over their pen. Content you remembered their birthday, they challenge you to a race."
"Head tilted, your pet watches curiously as you sneak from their pen to retrieve their birthday present. Their party guests clap for them as they open it, and they coo contentedly as they turn the item over."

Messages for Liked Gifts (15 Affection)

Message Text
"Your pet has spent a year in the world now, and seems all the more patient and wiser for it. They enjoy the party games you and your other pets play immensely, but do seem to be awaiting when they can finally open the pile of presents. The time has finally come and you take your present from the top, presenting it to your pet happily. A flurry of wrapping paper later and your pet calls out with delight over what they've uncovered, proudly showing off your gift to their penmates."
"Your pet invites you to a stroll, sharing answers to the riddles it knows and occasionally reaching out to hold your hand. You secretly escort them to their birthday part, and present them with a good gift sure to brighten their day even more. Boop closes their eyes serenely, holding their gift close."
"Your pets are playing together in their pen when you call your pet over, presenting them with a slice of cake with lit candles poking out of it. They're rattling off multiple wishes before you remind them nothing can come true if they tell you. The secret settled on, they close their eyes and blow out the candles. When they open their eyes they gasp, cake forgotten, and reach for the present to open it and hop excitedly over what you've gotten them."

Messages for Favourite Gifts (30 Affection)

Message Text
"Your pet has been a handful all day, between making a mess of their pen with their birthday cake and never quite settling down enough to open presents. You toss your gift to them as they run by and they stop in their tracks, squealing and chattering over what they've caught. Hopping about you in circles, they ask if you knew this is what they've always wanted?"
"Your pet has rested peacefully throughout their birthday, seemingly thankful for the downtime. They greet you with a groggy nod as you wake them for their party, and curiously inspect the parcel in your hands. You explain this is a special gift, and urge them to open it. They curl around what you've selected for them lovingly, seeming to have forgotten you're there for a moment, before turning back to thank you for finding their favorite thing."
"You've hidden your pet's favorite item along their preferred exercise route, and pretend nothing is out of the ordinary when asking them to accompany you on a walk. They spot the hidden object and crane their head to get a better look before scampering excited to confirm what they've found. You catch up to them a bit out of breath, and they look up at you with soulful eyes, holding the gift label tight. You hug them tight, wishing your pet a happy birthday while they blubber over such a special gift."
"You spend the day making sure your pet has the most fun birthday they can, with only the best refreshments and guests possible at their party. While they're enjoying a piece of cake you set their present down beside them and pat them fondly. Their eyes light up with utter delight, and your pet immediately begins chattering with their mouth full. They seem unable to believe you've remembered their favorite thing, and have called all the guests over to see."
"You find your pet enjoying some downtime away from the rest of your pets. They look up at you expectantly, and smile briefly when they see what you're holding. You hand them their gift and they carefully peel away the wrapping paper before hopping up to thank you. It seems you've done well procuring your pet's favorite object for their special day."
"Your pet has demanded all your attention today, knowing quality time with you would make their birthday the best it could be. Knowing [Pet Name] so well, you're able to catch them by surprise when giving them their present. Their face glows with delight as they take it from you, bubbling with joy that you've listened so well to know this is their favorite."
"Your pet glowers in their party hat until the biggest part of the day begins. Your pet seems unable to hide their excitement over a gift of their very favorite thing, and they whine apologetically at you despite their bad mood at the end of the party."
"You have known your pet another year, and your friendship has grown that much stronger. You and your pet spent a quiet day together going to their favorite places and playing their favorite games. As you tuck them back into their pen, they notice their favorite thing waiting on their bed and cry out with joy. After such a wonderful day together, your pet seems overcome with emotion and and nuzzles tearfully against you expressing a gratitude as deep as your bond."
"Your Pet hasn't seemed able to make the best of their special day, but you knew just the thing to temporarily quell their bad mood. You present Your Pet with an item they've spent hours admiring over the past year and their eyes light up with utter delight."

Favorite Gifts

Different species have favorite items that give +30 affection. Gifting pets their favorite items counts towards a special achievement named "Pet Pleaser."

Common Quaint Pets

Peddler's Port Pets

Pet	Favorite Item
Bubble Crab	Unknown
Effervescent Snail	Omni Stone
Floral Tewt	Unknown
Gnopossum	Unknown
Inkcat	Unknown

Rare Quaint Pets

Referral Shop Pets

Pet	Favorite Item
Crowned Tiger	Calbet's Orange Cabbage Friend

Seasonal Pets

Charity Sale Pets

Pet	Favorite Item
Spirit of Kindness	Prism Wrapped Candies