Since its major Pet Update in 2024, Work at a Pizza Place has introduced a surprisingly deep and emotionally engaging pet system. These companions aren’t just for show — they grow, evolve, gain special powers, and even boost your job performance in meaningful ways.
From hatching eggs to unlocking hidden abilities, there’s a lot to explore when it comes to pets in Work at a Pizza Place. Whether you’re a veteran pizza flipper or just getting started, this complete guide walks you through every major detail: how pets work, how to care for them, how they affect gameplay, and what to do if they die.
Getting Started with Pets
Pets were added in late 2023 and fully expanded in 2024. To get one, head to the Pet Shop and buy an egg for 2,000 coins. Some players also received a free pet when first joining after the update.
Hatching Your Pet
After buying an egg, interact with it — feeding, working, and playing to gain XP until it hatches. Once hatched, your pet is randomly assigned one of several types (cat, dog, bunny, hamster, mouse, and more) and begins its life alongside you.
Pet Growth, XP & Leveling
Pets level up as you work with and care for them. Here’s how XP is earned:
| Action | XP Gained |
|---|---|
| Feed (Hungry) | +60 (Non-Fav) / +90 (Fav) |
| Feed (Not Hungry) | +30 / +45 |
| Pet or Play with | +20 |
| Cure Sickness | +40 |
| Cashier Job | +2 per order |
| Cook, Box, Deliver Pizza | +2 per task |
| Supply Job | +1 per box supplied |
Level Milestones
| Level | Unlocks |
|---|---|
| Level 2 | Pet hatches, wears hats, shows type and mood |
| Level 3–10 | Shows favorite pizza, gains petting/fetch abilities, reveals personality |
| Level 10–20 | Pet becomes a teen, eye color appears, learns “Stay” action |
| Level 20–30 | Pet becomes adult, ability upgrade tier II |
| Level 30–40 | Final ability upgrade (tier III) |
| Level 40+ | Currently unknown (future updates expected) |
Pet Abilities & Boosts
Each pet unlocks one job-related ability that improves your efficiency. There are three tiers, each significantly enhancing your role:
Quick Cashier
- Tier I: Orders received 20% faster
- Tier II: 30% faster
- Tier III: 70% faster
Quick Oven
- Tier I: Pizzas cook 15% faster
- Tier II: 50% faster
- Tier III: 80% faster
Quick Delivery
- Tier I: Cutscene 10% shorter
- Tier II: 30% shorter
- Tier III: 60% shorter
Fast Truck
- Tier I: Truck moves 10% faster
- Tier II: 30% faster
- Tier III: 70% faster
Note: Each pet can only unlock ONE ability, determined randomly as your pet levels up between levels 2–10.
Pet Personalities & Types
Pets have unique personalities and types that add charm and behavior variation. Some are playful, lazy, hyperactive, or calm. These don’t affect gameplay directly but influence how your pet interacts with you and others.
Known Pet Types
- Pet Cat
- Pet Brown Cat
- Pet Dog
- Pet Bunny
- Pet Mouse
- Pet Hamster
Happiness & Mood System
Your pet’s happiness bar is crucial — it affects mood and health, and if it gets too low, your pet can die.
| Mood | Happiness |
|---|---|
| Joyful | 100% |
| Very Happy | 75–99% |
| Happy | ~60% |
| Bored | ~60% |
| Sad | ~50% |
| Very Sad | ~25% |
| Miserable | Critical |
Throwing your pet lowers its happiness rapidly and can cause death. Pets also lose mood over time, especially when sick. Use food, petting, and play to restore happiness.
Pet Death & Revival
If your pet’s happiness bar depletes entirely, it dies and is removed from your inventory. But there’s hope — Mulberry, on Rock Island, can revive pets up to four times, each at increasing cost:
| Revival # | Cost (Coins) | Effects |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5,000 | Normal revival |
| 2 | 300,000 | Adds rare fog aura (purple or orange depending on time of day) |
| 3 | 1,000,000 | Pet’s eyes become void violet/orange; vortex visuals appear |
| 4 | 1,200,000 | Pet becomes immortal; hypervoid black eyes, can no longer die |
Eye Colors & Visual Evolutions
As pets level and revive, their appearance becomes more supernatural. High-level and revived pets show glowing eyes (purple, orange, or hypervoid black), vortex animations, rare colored fogs, and unique eye styles depending on whether they were revived during day or night.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get a pet in Work at a Pizza Place?
Go to the Pet Shop and buy an egg for 2,000 coins, then feed, work and play to gain XP until it hatches. Some players also received a free pet after the 2024 update.
How do pets level up?
Pets gain XP from feeding (up to +90 for a favorite food), petting, curing sickness, and doing jobs. Feeding a hungry pet its favorite food is the fastest way to level up.
Can your pet die in Work at a Pizza Place?
Yes. If the happiness bar empties, the pet dies. You can revive it up to four times via Mulberry on Rock Island — the fourth revival (1,200,000 coins) makes it immortal.
What ability should I want on my pet?
Each pet gets one random ability. Quick Oven and Fast Truck are popular for speeding up the cooking and delivery loops, but all four abilities boost income at tier III.
Final Thoughts
The pet system in Work at a Pizza Place isn’t just cosmetic — it adds a whole layer of progression, personalization and emotional connection. From hatching an egg to achieving immortality through costly revivals, your pet can grow into a powerful partner and visual showpiece. Whether you want faster cash, quicker deliveries, or just a cute bunny with glowing purple eyes, your pizza-shop pet is an invaluable companion.
