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Once you’ve unlocked the Hideout in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you gain the ability to personalize and enhance the space. A standout feature is the option to add pets and other animals for companionship. Here's a detailed guide on how to add animals to the Hideout in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.

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Each time Naoe or Yasuke interact with a cat or dog in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, if it’s a new breed they haven’t encountered before, that animal becomes available for the Hideout. You can welcome various dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens into the League—including the stray featured in the pre-order DLC quest “Thrown to the Dogs.”

Additionally, Yasuke has the unique ability to unlock small animals by painting them. Rabbits, fox kits, tanukis, and monkeys are just some of the creatures you may encounter and document while exploring the wilds of Japan. If desired, these animals can also be added to your Hideout collection.

For those looking to expand their menagerie even further, farm animals like oxen and goats can be purchased from vendors across Japan for varying amounts of mon currency.

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How to Add Animals to the Hideout in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

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To begin customizing your Hideout, visit Hiroma and approach the bench to access the Hideout improvement interface. Once inside the customization menu, switch to build mode. Navigate to the wolf icon located on the far right side of the menu. This section displays all the animal types you've unlocked, categorized under dogs, cats, and “other.”

Choose the animal you’d like to add. You’ll then be taken to an overhead view of the Hideout map, where you can select an open grid space to place the animal. While placement is flexible, keep in mind that animals roam freely once you return to gameplay—so don’t expect to find them exactly where you left them next time you want a little affection.

Besides the “Thrown to the Dogs” puppy, you can add multiple copies of any unlocked animal. However, there is a limit to the total number of animals allowed in the Hideout at one time, so plan your pet population accordingly. If you ever want to change things up, simply remove existing animals in build mode and replace them with new additions.

That’s everything you need to know about adding animals to the Hideout in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.