At that time, the player must choose whether the family will keep the new pet or give it up. If the puppy or kitten is not taken away, it will become an adult after three days. Unhappy mothers will neglect the puppy or kitten, in which case animal control will come to take it away. The player doesn't have to take care of the puppy or kitten (although they can view the tent), but they do have to take care of the mother, since her mood will reflect on her baby. Just like having a Sim baby, a new item appears a 'maternity tent', which the mother will regularly check on if she's in a good mood.
In The Sims: Unleashed, when two pets of the same species and opposite sexes perform the 'snuggle' interaction, the player will get a message asking whether or not to go through with the breeding process.
