Pets of Skyrim
⚪ Last updated 2012⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #15 of 63 Creatures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
NEW UPDATE: Version 0. 3. 1. This is a small update. After you install, please make sure the follower scripts are still working before you go ahead and continue your savegame. Changes: - \"Stupid dog\" dialogue has been removed! Credits to user \"TheWinterhawk\" for finding the solution! - The ringing bell is now removed by default. - New texture added to solitude cat. Texture is made by user \"RDV\". He has made more nice looking textures, that will be included with the mod in the future! __________________________________________________________________________________ Important! The models, textures and sounds are made by modder hissssa! I have just made a placement file to make his excelent models populate skyrim! All credits goes to Hissssa, you can find his blog here: http://hissssa.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/ __________________________________________________________________________________ Update 0. 3 First of all, this version introduces scripts to the mod. I have only tested this on my own computer, and will not guarantee it will work on your computer. I have not encountered any other bugs then i have written here. Note! If you dont want a scripted followersmod, but want the pets, you can install Pets of Skyrm v0. 2 found in the old files section. This has all the dogs and cats in it. Always back up your save before installing a scripted mod! Test it, and if it works use it :) Changes 0. 3: - Makes 7 of the 11 dogs possible followers. The two dogs in the farm outside Solitude, and the two dogs inside dragonsreach can not be made followers. See below for followerdogs location. - All dogs are by default set to protected status, and are set to respawn if killed. - All cats are by default set to protected status, and are set to respawn if killed. - Minor location tweaks on a couple of dogs. - Dire wolf has been added to \"the white hall\" in dawnstar. Inspired by game of thrones. The wolf is young and therefore smaller than normal wolves, and can be made follower. Please let me know if you like/do not like this idea. - 3 tamed rabbits in two sizes have been added to roerikstead. The biggest one, Roger the Rabbit, can be made follower. Beware, he is slow, lazy, and downright useless. However, he is set to essential and can not die. I have not touched the cats in this version, mainly because of some issues with making them followers. Also i wanted to limit the ammount of new stuff i release in every update for safety reasons. I plan to improve this in next update. Mod has been tested with UFO (ultimate followers overhaul). Not without. If you have any issues without ufo, or with other followermods, please let me know. There schould not be any problems. All followers have tree options: - Follow me (Makes the animal follow you, and sets your animalfollowerscount to 1) - Wait here - (Animal will stay at the current position. This will not affect a
Pets of Skyrim adds cats and dogs to the world of Skyrim, allowing players to encounter and potentially adopt these animals. With over 12,000 endorsements and 326,000 downloads, it's a popular creature mod from 2012. Ideal for players seeking more animal life in their game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community favorite with 12,354 endorsements—clearly a must-have for animal lovers.
- Over 326k downloads means it's been tested by tons of players and still holds up.
- Simple concept: adds cats and dogs, which fits perfectly into Skyrim's world.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2012—might have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or DLCs.
For Skyrim players who want more animal companions wandering the world, especially cat and dog lovers. If you're looking for a simple, lightweight mod to add some life to your game, this is for you. Skip if you want complex pet mechanics or new creatures beyond cats and dogs.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- If you're playing with the Special Edition, check if there's a compatible version or use a conversion tool.
- Load order usually doesn't matter for simple creature mods, but place it after major overhauls to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Qasiermo
- Version
- 0.3.1
- Downloads
- 326,320
- Endorsements
- 12,354
- Category
- Creatures
- Created
- 5/20/2012
- Updated
- 8/15/2012
🔗 Required By 1 Mod
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