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title: Virtual Pet
description: Learn how to adopt and care for a Virtual Pet and how admins can add the Virtual Pet app to a SchoolSpace world.
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# Virtual Pet

## Adopt a Pet and Help it Grow!

| This article explains what Virtual Pet is, how to add it to your SchoolSpace world, and how students and teachers interact with the app. |
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Keep reading to learn about:

![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)[Virtual Pet](https://support.schoolspace.io/virtual-pet#overview)

![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)[Playing Virtual Pet](https://support.schoolspace.io/virtual-pet#play)

![circleCheck](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/circleCheck.svg)[Adding Virtual Pet App to a World](https://support.schoolspace.io/virtual-pet#add)

 

---

 

### What is Virtual Pet?

Virtual Pet is a SchoolSpace app where players adopt and care for a virtual pet, watching it grow and thrive. As player care for their pet, their pet levels up and players can unlock new colors and a custom pet emote!

| ![Virtual Pet](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Virtual%20Pet.png?width=300&height=211&name=Virtual%20Pet.png) |
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### Playing Virtual Pet

Everyone can have a Virtual Pet! Click any pet in the world to see who it belongs to. Click the 'Adopt a Pet' sign to open Virtual Pet instructions in the world or follow the steps below to adopt and care for your pet.  

 

##### To Adopt a Pet:

1. Click the **pet house.** The Virtual Pet app will open on the left side of your screen.
2. Click the **'Adopt a New Pet' button** at the bottom.
3. Choose a **name** from the dropdown and a **pet type.**
4. Click the **button** at the bottom to choose your pet!
5. Click the **Call Pet** button to make your pet appear in the world. Your pet will follow you as you explore the world!
   
   | ![Virtual Pet - Call Pet Button](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Call%20Pet%20Button.png?width=300&height=50&name=Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Call%20Pet%20Button.png) |
   | --- |
6. Your pet starts as a baby at Level 1. You help it grow by [caring for it](https://support.schoolspace.io/virtual-pet#care). Click the **Arrow** ![chevronRight](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/chevronRight.svg) icon next to your pet's level to see all levels and growth stages.
   
   | ![Virtual Pet - Pick Up Pet](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Pick%20Up%20Pet.png?width=250&height=604&name=Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Pick%20Up%20Pet.png) |
   | --- |

 

##### To Care for your Pet:

1. Click the **pet house.** The Virtual Pet app will open on the left side of your screen.
2. Click the **Call Pet** button to make your pet appear in the world. Your pet will follow you as you explore the world!
3. Click an option to **Feed** ![feedPet](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/feedPet.svg), **Sleep** ![sleepPet](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/sleepPet.svg), **Play** ![playPet](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/playPet.svg), or **Train** ![trainPet](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/trainPet.svg).
4. Your pet's level will increase! As your pet levels up, you will: 
     - **Unlock new colors** for your pet.
     - **Watch your pet grow** from a baby, to a teen, to an adult.
     - **Unlock a custom pet emote.**
5. Click the **Arrow** ![chevronRight](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/chevronRight.svg) icon next to your pet's level to see all levels and growth stages.
6. Your pet will need a break before eating, sleeping, playing, or training again. Check back later if the option is greyed out!

To make your pet follow you, click the pet house and use the 'Call Pet' button. Your pet must be with you in order to take care of it! You can call one pet at a time. To make your pet stop following you, click the pet house and use the 'Pick Up Pet' button.

 

##### To Change your Pet's Name or Color:

1. Click the **pet house.** The Virtual Pet app will open on the left side of your screen.
2. Click the **Edit** ![editPet](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/editPet.svg) icon next to your pet's image.
3. From here you can: 
     - **Change your pet's name** by clicking the Name dropdown and choosing a new option.
     - **Choose a new color.** Don't have any new colors available? Keep caring for your pet to unlock color choices!
4. Click the **Save Changes** button.

 

##### To Choose a Different Pet Type:

1. Click the **pet house.** The Virtual Pet app will open on the left side of your screen.
2. Click the **Edit** ![editPet](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/editPet.svg) icon next to your pet's image.
3. Click the red **'Put Up for Adoption'** **button,** then click: 
     - **Yes** if you want a new pet type. You will lose access to your previous pet and your new pet will restart at Level 1.
     - **No** to cancel and keep your current pet.
4. If you've put your pet up for adoption, follow the instructions for [adopting a pet](https://support.schoolspace.io/virtual-pet#adopt) to get a new one!

 

#### Virtual Pet Badges

Earn badges and show off your Virtual Pet skills! Learn how to [add badges to your profile or check your badge progress](https://support.schoolspace.io/schoolspace-profiles?hsLang=en#badges).

| **Badge** | **Description** |
| --- | --- |
| ![App - Virtual Pet - Badge - Consistent Care](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Consistent%20Care.png?width=75&height=75&name=App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Consistent%20Care.png) | **Consistent Care** Care for your pet for 7 days in a row. |
| --- |  |
| ![App - Virtual Pet - Badge - Loyal Friend](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Loyal%20Friend.png?width=75&height=75&name=App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Loyal%20Friend.png) | **Loyal Friend** Same pet active for 30 days. |
| --- |  |
| ![App - Virtual Pet - Badge - Well Rested](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Well%20Rested.png?width=75&height=75&name=App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Well%20Rested.png) | **Well Rested** Sleep your pet 15 times. |
| --- |  |
| ![App - Virtual Pet - Badge - Veteran Caretaker](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Veteran%20Caretaker.png?width=75&height=75&name=App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Veteran%20Caretaker.png) | **Veteran Caretaker** Level up your pet to level 15. |
| --- |  |
| ![App - Virtual Pet - Badge - Baby Steps](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Baby%20Steps.png?width=75&height=75&name=App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Baby%20Steps.png) | **Baby Steps** Adopt a pet for the first time. |
| --- |  |
| ![App - Virtual Pet - Badge - Trainer in the Making](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Trainer%20in%20the%20Making.png?width=75&height=75&name=App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Trainer%20in%20the%20Making.png) | **Trainer in the Making** Train your pet 15 times. |
| --- |  |
| ![App - Virtual Pet - Badge - Growing Up Fast](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Growing%20Up%20Fast.png?width=75&height=75&name=App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Growing%20Up%20Fast.png) | **Growing Up Fast** Level up your pet from Baby \> Teen. |
| --- |  |
| ![App - Virtual Pet - Badge - All Grown Up](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20All%20Grown%20Up.png?width=75&height=75&name=App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20All%20Grown%20Up.png) | **All Grown Up** Reach Adult stage with any pet. |
| --- |  |
| ![App - Virtual Pet - Badge - Well Fed](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Well%20Fed.png?width=75&height=75&name=App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Well%20Fed.png) | **Well Fed** Feed your pet 15 times. |
| --- |  |
| ![App - Virtual Pet - Badge - Dreamkeeper](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Dreamkeeper.png?width=75&height=75&name=App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Dreamkeeper.png) | **Dreamkeeper** Adopt a Unicorn. |
| --- |  |
| ![App - Virtual Pet - Badge - Icebreaker](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Icebreaker.png?width=75&height=75&name=App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Icebreaker.png) | **Icebreaker** Adopt a Penguin. |
| --- |  |
| ![App - Virtual Pet - Badge - Fresh Look](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Fresh%20Look.png?width=75&height=75&name=App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Fresh%20Look.png) | **Fresh Look** Change the color of your pet. |
| --- |  |
| ![App - Virtual Pet - Badge - Pet Party](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Pet%20Party.png?width=75&height=75&name=App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Pet%20Party.png) | **Pet Party** Adopt 3 pets. |
| --- |  |
| ![App - Virtual Pet - Badge - Flamekeeper](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Flamekeeper.png?width=75&height=75&name=App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Flamekeeper.png) | **Flamekeeper** Adopt a Dragon. |
| --- |  |
| ![App - Virtual Pet - Badge - Lets Play](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Lets%20Play.png?width=75&height=75&name=App%20-%20Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Badge%20-%20Lets%20Play.png) | **Let's Play** Play with your pet 15 times. |

 

---

 

### Virtual Pet for Admins

[Editors, Designers, Managers, or world Owners](https://support.schoolspace.io/schoolspace-roles-and-permissions?hsLang=en) can add the Virtual Pet app. These admin roles can also "Pick Up All Pets" to make all pets hidden. Players can continue to call their pet and make it reappear in the world.

 

##### To Add the Virtual Pet app:

1. Click **Scenes** ![scenes](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/scenes.svg) in the left sidebar.
2. Search for 'Virtual Pet' in the ![filter](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/filter.svg) **Filter Results** search bar.
3. Hover over the thumbnail image and click **Drop Scene ![drop](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/Latest%20UI%20Icons%20-%202025/drop.svg).**
   
   | ![Virtual Pet - Drop Scene](https://support.schoolspace.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Drop%20Scene.png?width=150&height=151&name=Virtual%20Pet%20-%20Drop%20Scene.png) |
   | --- |
4. **Click an area in the world** to drop the Virtual Pet app in that location.
5. Click the **Adopt a Pet sign** to open instructions for students and admins.

Place the Virtual Pet app somewhere easy to find, like near a welcome area or common hang out spot.

 

##### To Pick Up All Pets:

1. Click **the pet house.** Virtual Pet will open on the right side of your screen.
2. Click **Settings** ![App - Settings](https://support.schoolspace.io/hubfs/App%20-%20Settings.svg) in the upper right of the Virtual Pet page.
3. Click the red **Pick Up All Pets** **button,** then click **Yes** to hide all pets from the world.

Picking up pets removes them temporarily from the world. Pet owners can click the pet house and use 'Call Pet' to make their pet reappear in the world. Their pet will follow them as they explore the world.

 

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