How pets worked
Every pet had four stats, strength, health, speed and jump, plus one special ability. Some abilities could be used as often as you liked, such as the Cat's Scratch or the Monkey's Climb. Others were limited to a few uses per match, such as the Bat's Fly or the Platypus' once-per-game Flood.
You bought pets in the shop with coins earned by playing or with premium treats. Some were locked behind a level or a membership, and a few, such as the Dragon, Dino and Crocodile, came from the Collection Raffle. Many pets also needed chow, which limited how often you could play them. Then came the best part: dressing them up with hats, shirts, glasses and mini pets.
Dog
Dog BoneThe pet most players started with. It threw a bone at its enemies, and its high health made it a solid all-rounder.
Panda
PunchOne of the five original pets. Get close and land a heavy punch.
Rabbit
Super JumpAn original pet that could leap huge distances. Great for escaping a bad spot or reaching high ground.
Monkey
ClimbCould climb almost any terrain, even other pets. It cost treats, but it was a favourite for sneaky angles.
Cat
ScratchUnlocked early and cheap in coins, which made it many free players' favourite pet. Its close-range scratch could be used any number of times.
Bat
FlyThe only pet that could truly fly, which made it brilliant at reaching hidden ledges.
Armadillo
DigTunnelled straight through the ground to dodge shots or sneak up on rivals.
Hamster
Giant FormTurned into a giant hamster for about a minute. Small pet, big ego.
Dragon
Fire BreathBreathed a stream of fire at nearby enemies. It came from the Collection Raffle.
Platypus
FloodFlooded the map once per match, and could swim through the water without taking damage.
Hedgehog
SuperspinCurled up and spun into enemies.
Penguin
Fish SpitSpat fish at enemies and, like the Duck and Platypus, was at home in the water.
Chameleon
Tongue GrabShot out its long tongue to grab and pull opponents.
Duck
PeckPecked foes up close and could paddle around safely when the map flooded.
Lion
Lion RoarLet out a roar that blasted nearby pets.
Hippo
ChompBig, slow and dangerous up close thanks to a huge chomp.
Dino
EarthquakeStomped to shake the whole map. It was a members-only prize from the Collection Raffle.
Koala
Eucalyptus SmackSwung a eucalyptus branch at anyone who came too close.
Crocodile
Tail WhipSmacked rivals with its tail. One of the Collection Raffle pets.
Kangaroo
BattleIts special move was simply called Battle: get in close and fight.
Rhino
RampageCharged across the map, horn first.
Super Skunk
SprayGreat stats and a stinky spray. Players remember it as one of the strongest pets in the game.
Tiger
ClawClawed and roared at its target. You could unlock it with treats or by having enough neighbours.
Werewolf
HowlIts howl sent out three shockwaves, and the last one knocked enemies back. It was closely matched with the Super Skunk.
Yeti
SmackA frosty bruiser with a powerful smack.
Porcupine
QuillFired quills, and fans rated its ability among the hardest-hitting in the game.
Fox
FireballLaunched a fireball. It was a members-only treat pet.
Raccoon
Tail SpinSpun its striped tail into enemies. It arrived in early 2012.
Bighorn Sheep
HeadbuttLowered its horns and headbutted rivals off their feet.
Squirrel
AcornsPelted opponents with acorns.
Bird
WindWhipped up a gust of wind that pushed pets around. One of the last pets added, in 2012.
Beaver
Tail FlapSlapped enemies with its flat tail.
Giraffe
Poison SpitSpat poison from the top of its very long neck.
Hyena
Hyena LaughIts laugh hurt, both your ears and your health bar.
Wild Ones pet questions
What was the best pet in Wild Ones?
There was no single best pet, but players often name the Super Skunk and the Werewolf as the strongest, with the Porcupine's Quill and the Bird's Wind among the hardest-hitting abilities. The Cat was a favourite with free players because it was cheap and unlocked early.
What was the first pet in Wild Ones?
Most players started with the Dog. The Dog, Panda, Rabbit, Monkey and Cat were the original five pets.
Which Wild Ones pet could fly?
The Bat was the only pet that could truly fly, using its Fly ability a limited number of times per match.
How did you get pets in Wild Ones?
Pets were bought in the pet shop with coins, earned by playing, or with treats, the premium currency. Some pets required a certain level, some were for members only, and a few, such as the Dragon, Dino and Crocodile, came from the Collection Raffle.