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Grow A Garden Pets

Meet every pet in Grow A Garden and learn how they can transform your farm. This guide covers each companion's unique abilities, rarity, trade value, and the strategies to master them.

What Are Pets?

Pets are collectible companions introduced in the Animal Update (1.04.0) that provide active support for your gardening activities. These adorable creatures aren't just decorative—they offer practical benefits that can significantly improve your farming efficiency and profits.

From digging up free seeds to applying valuable mutations, pets add a strategic layer to Grow A Garden. With over 100 different pets across 7 rarity tiers, each companion brings unique abilities to enhance your garden management. Many pets also hold significant trading value in the community, making them valuable assets for exchanges with other players.

Pet Overview

100
Total Pets
76
Obtainable
24
Limited/Unobtainable
8
Max Equipped

Key Features

  • • Stackable abilities
  • • Age progression system
  • • Hunger mechanics
  • • Experience gain

Benefits

  • • Increased crop growth
  • • Mutation chances
  • • Free resources
  • • Automation features

Management

  • • Feed with crops
  • • Monitor hunger levels
  • • Strategic positioning
  • • Ability optimization

Pet Mechanics

Age & Experience

  • • Pets gain XP over time to increase age
  • • Older pets have improved abilities
  • • Age progression requires adequate hunger
  • • Maximum inventory: 60 pets

Equipment Slots

Starting slots:3
Maximum slots:8
Additional slots unlock through pet aging

Feeding System

  • • Feed pets with harvested crops
  • • Hunger affects age progression
  • • Different crops restore varying hunger
  • • Mutations affect feeding efficiency

Slot Upgrades

Age 20:+1 slot
Age 30:+2 slots
Age 45:+3 slots
Age 60:+4 slots
Age 75:+5 slots

Common Pets (7)

ImageNameTrait & AbilityMarket Value (Sheckles)Obtainable
Starfish
StarfishGains additional 6-7 XP per second60B - 120BAvailable
Crab
CrabPeriodically visits other players to pinch them, earning you small Sheckle rewards120B - 240BAvailable
Seagull
SeagullWhen harvesting plants, provides a chance to obtain their corresponding seeds. Effect excludes fruit crops.120B - 240BAvailable
Bunny
BunnyAutomatically harvests and sells carrots every 40 seconds at 1.5x value250KAvailable
Dog
Dog5% chance to dig up random seeds every 60 seconds250KAvailable
Golden Lab
Golden Lab10% chance to dig up random seeds every 60 seconds250KAvailable
Cow
CowMakes plants grow 1.12x faster within 8-stud radius120B - 240BAvailable

Uncommon Pets (11)

ImageNameTrait & AbilityMarket Value (Sheckles)Obtainable
Bee
BeeApplies Pollinated mutation to nearby fruits every 25 minutes240B - 480BAvailable
Black Bunny
Black BunnyEnhanced carrot harvesting with 1.5x value every 40 seconds50MAvailable
Cat
CatIncreases nearby fruit size by 1.25x within 10-stud radius for 10 seconds every 80 seconds50MAvailable
Chicken
ChickenPassively increases all egg hatch speed by 10%50MAvailable
Deer
Deer3% chance for berry plants to replant automatically after harvest50MAvailable
Polar Bear
Polar Bear10% chance to apply Chilled or Frozen mutation every 90 seconds180T - 240TAvailable
Sea Otter
Sea OtterWaters nearby plants every 30 seconds480B - 960BAvailable
Silver Monkey
Silver Monkey8% chance to refund crops when selling120B - 240BAvailable
Panda
PandaHarvests bamboo at 1.5x value every 3 minutes2Q - 3QLimited
Blood Hedgehog
Blood HedgehogGrants 2x size bonus to prickly fruits90T - 100TLimited
Shiba Inu
Shiba InuDemonstrates loyal companionship by periodically digging up random seeds throughout the gardenN/AAvailable

Rare Pets (29)

ImageNameTrait & AbilityMarket Value (Sheckles)Obtainable
Monkey
Monkey2.5% chance to refund fruits when selling, varies by rarity150MAvailable
Orange Tabby
Orange TabbyBoosts fruit size by 1.5x within 15-stud radius for 15 seconds every 90 seconds100MAvailable
Pig
PigEmits 2x mutation chance aura for 15 seconds every 118 seconds100MAvailable
Rooster
RoosterIncreases egg hatch speed by 20%150MAvailable
Spotted Deer
Spotted Deer5% chance for berry plants to remain after harvest100MAvailable
Flamingo
FlamingoEvery 4 minutes, performs a one-legged stance for 15 seconds, accelerating all nearby crops within 13 studs by 15x growth speed.1T - 2TAvailable
Toucan
ToucanMakes all nearby Tropical type plants have increased variant chance and grow bigger.10T - 12TAvailable
Sea Turtle
Sea TurtleRandomly shares experience bonuses with active pets & Has a chance to apply Wet mutation to nearby fruits.1.2T - 2.4TAvailable
Orangutan
Orangutan When crafting, each material has a chance for it not to be consumed.4T - 7TAvailable
Peacock
PeacockPerforms a majestic fan display every 5 minutes, doubling XP gained for 20 seconds1Q - 1.2QAvailable
Squirrel
Squirrel10% chance to find rare seeds when harvesting fruit-bearing plants360B - 560BAvailable
Turtle
TurtleSlows decay of fruits by 25%, extending harvest window20T - 30TAvailable
Frog
FrogCaptures and eats pest insects, reducing crop damage by 30%1T - 1.6TLimited
Red Fox
Red Fox10% chance to steal seeds from nearby players' gardens (PvP only)1Q - 2QAvailable
Echo Frog
Echo FrogMimics nearby pets' abilities with 50% effectiveness for 10 seconds1.2T - 2TLimited
Hedgehog
HedgehogProvides 1.5x size bonus to prickly or spiky fruits400B - 600BAvailable
Axolotl
AxolotlRegenerates health of damaged crops over time180T - 200TAvailable
Praying Mantis
Praying MantisEliminates harmful insects, boosting crop health by 40%1.6T - 2.4TAvailable
Grey Mouse
Grey MouseQuickly gathers fallen seeds and organizes garden inventory280B - 440BAvailable
Brown Mouse
Brown MouseEfficiently collects seeds and maintains garden cleanliness360B - 560BAvailable
Snail
SnailLeaves beneficial slime trails that enhance soil fertility800B - 1.6TAvailable
Raccoon
RaccoonScavenges for valuable items and organizes garden storage8Q - 10QLimited
Pancake Mole
Pancake MoleEvery 10-80s, digs down underground to find treasure. Can dig up gear or sheckles!N/AAvailable
Mole
MoleCreates underground tunnels for efficient root system growth400B - 600BLimited
Hamster
HamsterStores excess seeds in cheek pouches for emergency planting180B - 360BLimited
Kiwi (Pet)
Kiwi (Pet)Sings above eggs to reduce hatch time by 25 seconds every 60 seconds1.2T - 2TLimited
Wasp
WaspApplies Pollinated mutation to nearby fruits every 30 minutes and advances pet ability cooldowns by 60 seconds every 10 minutes7T - 8TAvailable
Nihonzaru
NihonzaruRelaxes in hot springs when available in the garden, providing passive enhancement to all other pets' abilitiesN/AAvailable
Bagel Bunny
Bagel BunnyEvery 5-45s, eats a carrot for >5x value bonus!N/AAvailable

Epic Pets (10)

ImageNameTrait & AbilityMarket Value (Sheckles)Obtainable
Ostrich
OstrichSprints across garden every 4 minutes, boosting growth speed by 3x for affected crops1Q - 1.2QAvailable
Scarlet Macaw
Scarlet MacawCalls out exotic bird songs that accelerate flowering and fruiting120T - 140TAvailable
Fennec Fox
Fennec FoxUses heightened senses to detect optimal harvest timing for maximum yield7Q - 8QAvailable
Capybara
CapybaraCreates calming aura that reduces stress on plants, improving overall garden health15T - 20TAvailable
Meerkat
MeerkatStands watch for pests and alerts gardener to potential threats4T - 8TAvailable
Hyacinth Macaw
Hyacinth MacawSpreads vibrant blue pollen that enhances flowering plant colors300T - 400TLimited
Seal
SealClaps enthusiastically to celebrate successful harvests, boosting nearby crop yields140T - 150TAvailable
Blood Kiwi
Blood KiwiInfuses dark energy into plants, granting unique blood-themed mutations40T - 50TLimited
Blood Owl
Blood OwlProvides nocturnal protection and enhances night-time growth cycles400T - 500TLimited
Mimic Octopus
Mimic OctopusCamouflages garden from pests and mimics beneficial environmental effects2Q - 4QAvailable

Legendary Pets (17)

ImageNameTrait & AbilityMarket Value (Sheckles)Obtainable
Golden Bee
Golden BeeApplies premium honey coating to fruits, significantly boosting their market value2MAvailable
Honey Bee
Honey BeeProduces golden honey that can be harvested and sold for premium sheckles1.6T - 2.4TAvailable
Pack Bee
Pack BeeLeads swarms of worker bees to pollinate entire garden sections simultaneously500B - 1TAvailable
Petal Bee
Petal BeeSpecializes in flowering plants, dramatically increasing bloom frequency and beauty10T - 14TAvailable
Disco Bee
Disco BeePerforms dazzling light shows that energize plants and boost photosynthesis9Q - 12QAvailable
Bear Bee
Bear BeeCombines bear strength with bee pollination for maximum garden productivity20T - 25TAvailable
Moon Cat
Moon CatHarnesses lunar energy to provide mystical growth bonuses during night cycles400T - 700TLimited
Night Owl
Night OwlProvides wisdom and protection during dark hours, enhancing nocturnal crop development300T - 400TLimited
Cooked Owl
Cooked OwlRadiates warm energy that protects crops from cold and extends growing seasons400T - 500TLimited
Bald Eagle
Bald EagleTakes flight every 7 minutes to advance all egg hatch times by 70 seconds with 70% chance for double effect300T - 500TLimited
Moth
MothRestores 100% hunger of a random pet by singing every 13 minutes12T - 15TAvailable
Pterodactyl
PterodactylApplies Windstruck mutation to nearby fruits and increases player jump height by 14.39%40T - 50TAvailable
Raptor
Raptor2% chance for Amber mutation when collecting fruits and increases player movement speed by 14%100B - 200BAvailable
Stegosaurus
Stegosaurus8% chance to duplicate harvested fruit with extra 5% chance for prehistoric-type fruits200B - 300BAvailable
Triceratops
TriceratopsCharges into 3 random plants every 3 minutes 33 seconds, advancing growth by 33 minutes 33 secondsN/AAvailable
Tanchozuru
TanchozuruEmanates peaceful energy that can transform nearby fruits with the tranquil mutation effectN/AAvailable
Tanuki
TanukiEvery 10 minutes, may cause various random effects in the garden, such as granting experience, applying mutations like 'choc', 'moonlit', or 'chilled' to fruits, giving sheckles, or reducing another pet's cooldown by 60 seconds.N/AAvailable

Mythical Pets (15)

ImageNameTrait & AbilityMarket Value (Sheckles)Obtainable
Red Dragon
Red DragonBreathes mystical fire that transforms ordinary crops into legendary varieties8MAvailable
Queen Bee (Pet)
Queen Bee (Pet)Commands all bees in the garden, creating the ultimate pollination network2Q - 3QAvailable
Chicken Zombie
Chicken ZombieUndead poultry that provides dark magic enhancement to crop mutations2Q - 3QLimited
Red Giant Ant
Red Giant AntMassive ant that creates underground networks for enhanced root systems2.4T - 3.2TAvailable
Giant Ant
Giant AntIndustrious mega-ant that accelerates all garden construction and cultivation1.6T - 2.4TAvailable
Brontosaurus
BrontosaurusPets hatched from eggs have 5.2% increase in base size and weight, capped at 30% per egg700T - 1QAvailable
Butterfly
ButterflyFlies to nearby fruit with 5+ mutations every 30 minutes, removes all mutations and turns it Rainbow5Q - 7QAvailable
Caterpillar
CaterpillarMakes all leafy plants from seeds grow 1.65x faster1.6T - 2.4TAvailable
Owl
OwlBoosts all active pet XP by 0.20 XP per second, increasing by 0.01 XP when aging up1.6T - 2.4TLimited
Firefly
Firefly3% chance to apply Shocked mutation to nearby crops every 80 secondsN/ALimited
Kappa
KappaChannels water magic to apply Wet mutations to nearby fruits, with potential to transform existing Wet effects into BloodlitN/AAvailable
Koi
KoiBrings fortune and luck, providing enhanced chances for successful egg hatching across all varietiesN/AAvailable
Kitsune
KitsuneUses mystical fox powers to visit other players' crops, applying Chakra mutations while duplicating their fruits for your collection25Q - 35QAvailable
Sushi Bear
Sushi BearEvery 10-80s, >15% chance a nearby fruit becomes Chilled or Frozen. Every 100-670s, flings a sushi towards a random pet and feeds it for 1-50% of its hungerN/AAvailable
Spaghetti Sloth
Spaghetti SlothEvery 3:20-14:00m, goes to a nearby fruit and does-a-cooking! Applying Pasta, Sauce or Meatball mutation!N/AAvailable

Divine Pets (11)

ImageNameTrait & AbilityMarket Value (Sheckles)Obtainable
Sand Snake
Sand SnakeMystical serpent that transforms desert conditions into fertile growing environments15T - 20TAvailable
Tarantula Hawk
Tarantula HawkElite predator that eliminates all harmful pests while preserving beneficial insects7T - 8TAvailable
Dragonfly
DragonflyTurns one random fruit Gold every 5 minutes3Q - 4QAvailable
T-Rex
T-RexConsumes mutations from random garden fruits periodically, then roars to spread those effects to other crops nearby. Avoids consuming mutations from favorited plants and won't affect Gold or Rainbow mutations.3Q - 4QAvailable
Ankylosaurus
AnkylosaurusProvides defensive protection against fruit theft attempts, offering a chance to retain stolen items when other players try to take them.N/ALimited
Dilophosaurus
DilophosaurusDisplays its distinctive frills periodically and releases venomous effects that either boost nearby pets' experience gains or reduce their ability cooldown timers.N/ALimited
Iguanodon
IguanodonForms herds with other dinosaur pets, providing increased experience generation rates for all active prehistoric creatures in the garden.N/ALimited
Pachycephalosaurus
PachycephalosaurusUses its reinforced skull dome to enhance crafting processes, granting additional chances to duplicate created items during crafting sessions.N/ALimited
Parasaurolophus
ParasaurolophusUtilizes its distinctive crest to accelerate cosmetic crate opening times, reducing the waiting period for premium rewards.N/ALimited
Spinosaurus
SpinosaurusEstablishes dominance in the food chain by consuming mutations from multiple fruits, then redistributing those effects to preferred plants in the garden.4Q - 5QLimited
French Fry Ferret
French Fry FerretEvery 20:00-60:32m, increases a random pet's level by 1! Ability cannot be mimicked or refreshed.N/AAvailable

Pet Strategy & Tips

Optimization Strategies

  • Stack similar abilities for compound effects
  • Position pets strategically within range limits
  • Prioritize pets that boost mutation chances
  • Age valuable pets to improve their abilities
  • Use automation pets for passive income

Management Best Practices

  • Maintain hunger levels for continuous aging
  • Feed pets with high-value mutated crops
  • Monitor cooldowns for optimal timing
  • Plan garden layout around pet ranges
  • Trade for limited pets when possible. Use our trade calculator to ensure fair exchanges and avoid scams.

Continue Your Pet Journey