Summary

Animal lovers rejoiced whenThe Sims 4released theCats & Dogsexpansion pack, and Simmers have been creating a range of different animals in the extensive pet creator system ever since. From the ridiculously adorable to the somewhat insane and everything in between, there are pets for all kinds of players available for download in theSims 4gallery thanks to Simmers who have uploaded their creations. With the release oftheHorse Ranchexpansionin 2023, horses have since become a fun option to play with, too.

There are countless eye-catchingpets available in theSims 4galleryfor those looking to add an interesting animal companion to their Sims household, but some stand out a little more than others.

An image of the Cheshire Cat recreated in The Sims 4

10Cheshire Cat

Created by LaneyLynn56

First up is a cat that is equal parts impressive and creepy, as well as a pet that fans ofthe originalAlice in WonderlandDisney movieare sure to want to add to their Sim gallery.

Simmer LaneyLynn56 has perfectly recreated the Cheshire Cat’s iconic design, including the pink stripes, large yellow eyes, and unnerving, toothy grin, which has been drawn on the cat model in the Create a Pet system. For players willing to let this slightly freaky cat wander around their Sims home, this is sure to be a fun pet to welcome to the family.

An image of 4 Seasons Cats made in The Sims 4

94 Seasons Cats

Created by chealsycat

Next is a clever family of cats created bySimmer chealsycat. There are four cats in this set, with each representing a specific season. Summer cat has blue and white fur and rainbow and sunshine designs painted on its coat. Autumn cat is orange and has leaf patterns emblazoned on its fur. Winter cat is white with hints of blue peaking out beneath its coat, while Spring cat is a vibrant green and has flower petal designs painted on it.

This unique and fun family of pets offers a cat for every season, though managing four cats in one house might bea tough challenge.

An image of a Golden Retriever Puppy made in The Sims 4

8Golden Retriever Puppy

Created by Pugowned

There are plenty of cat and dog breeds in theSims 4gallery created by Simmers trying to get a pet that looks more realistic than the pre-made breeds. Pugowned is a Simmer who excels at this, and one of their cutest realistic pet creations is thisadorable Golden Retriever puppy.

From the texture of the fluffy coat to the large, brown puppy eyes and the floppy ears, everything about this forever puppy Golden Retriever is gorgeous and surprisingly realistic. For those looking for a realistic puppy for their Sims, this is a great option (as arePugowned’s other creations).

An image of Luna the Cat from Sailor Moon recreated in The Sims 4

7Luna The Cat

Created by sorrypoet

Fans of the iconic animeSailor Moonwill love this next option for aSims 4pet. Luna is a talking cat in the anime who is the mentor of the Sailor Guardians, including the protagonist Usagi Tsukino/Sailor Moon, and Simmer sorrypoet has recreated Luna excellently withthis cute Sims cat.

Luna has a completely black coat and huge brown eyes, but her most noteworthy feature is the yellow crescent moon on her forehead, which has been replicated well here. Luna is a well-known cat character in anime but also in pop culture as a whole, and this version of her makes for a greatSims 4cat companion, especially for those looking to create or download some Sailor Scout Sims alongside Luna.

An image of Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Rarity, Applejack, Twilight Sparkle and Rainbow Dash from My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic recreated in The Sims 4

6My Little Pony

Created by ArdubbSims

Horses became available for Simmers to add to their homes as pets and companions in theHorse Ranchexpansion, and with the expansion came plenty of weird and wonderful horse creations in theSims 4gallery.One particularly noteworthy horse familyis this recreation of the six main ponies from theMy Little Pony:Friendship is Magicseries.

Created by Simmer ArrdubbSims, each pony is recreated as a horse (ponies aren’t a thing in the game yet), but they still look excellent, and it’s easy to tell which pony is which for those who know the characters. The little details make all the difference, such as Applejack’s hat and freckles, Rainbow Dash’s rainbow mane, and the accurate color palettes. The options for creating a horse are a bit limiting, but ArrdubbSims has managed to recreate the ponies fabulously nonetheless.

An image of an Alien Dog made in The Sims 4

5Alien Dog

Created by dorczikx

For players looking for something a little different as a pet, this Alien Dog is a super fun choice. Created from a greyhound base, the Alien Dog has a bright blue coat with strange white markings, long legs, and huge, pointed ears.

The big ears and greyhound base make the dog look a little like the Egyptian God Anubis crossed with a luminous blue alien. This unique creation from Simmer dorczikx is sure to freak out one’s neighbors while also being an excellent companion, so what’s not to like?

An image of a Northern Lights Cat made in The Sims 4

4Northern Lights Cat

Created by granatoweszklo

While on the topic of unusual pets in theSims 4gallery, this Northern Lights cat bySimmer granatoweszklois another well-made andunusual animal companionthat is a testament to the creativity and skills of its creator. The Northern Lights cat - adorably named Aurora Borealis - has a coat that looks exactly like the blue and green hues that flood the night sky with the natural light display that is the Northern Lights.

The colors of the cat’s coat likely took a while to get right, as too much blue or green in the wrong shade wouldn’t have looked right, making it difficult to look at this pet creation and not appreciate the hard work that would have gone into crafting it.

An image of a Red Panda made in The Sims 4

3Red Panda

The Sims 4allows Simmers to have raccoons and foxes as pets, but most animals aren’t available with pre-made bases. Some players have taken it upon themselves to create exotic species in the game by carefully altering the base breeds of certain dogs and cats. That is exactly whatSimmer Pugownedhas done here to create an adorable, realistic-looking red panda.

The fluffy ears, facial markings, and red, black, and white coats associated with the cute and cuddly red panda are all replicated fantastically here. This pet is a must for players who want a red panda companion for their Sims.

An image of a Gray Wolf made in The Sims 4

2Gray Wolf

Created by Liquid-Ferret

In the same way that the previous entry recreates a red panda with a dog breed, Simmer Liquid-Ferret does so here to create a majestic-looking gray wolf. Altered from a large dog breed, the gray wolf that Liquid-Ferret has created has a coat color, texture, face shape, and muzzle identical to that of a classical gray wolf.

Again, the effort and time that must have gone into creating this wolf so accurately has to be appreciated, but the wolf itself also makes for a great pet for those wanting their Sims to have their very own wolf.

An image of an Otter made in The Sims 4

1Otter Cat

Last but not least is another creation by the previously mentioned Simmer granatoweszklo, who has managed to replicate a cute and cuddly otter. Created from a cat base, this otter is not only the cutest thing ever, but it is also remarkably accurate to a real-life otter rather than a cartoony take on the animal.

The Otter Cat wins the top spot thanks to itsincredibly realistic designand cuteness. Players who want an otter running around their Sims home should go to the gallery and download this pet immediately, as they won’t find better inThe Sims 4.