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Non-Combat Pets Guide


Traveling the world of Azeroth is always more enjoyable with a little friend by your side. Thus, World of Warcraft allows players to summon a vanity pet (also called a non-combat (NC) pet) for a little extra company. This critter will cheerfully follow you wherever your travels take you.

This guide answers common questions for those new to NC pets. It also provides a complete bestiary (a work-in-progress) for all of the pet enthusiasts out there. So if you're looking for the perfect traveling companion to accentuate your character, you've come to the right place!

If you like small pets, post a comment and help keep the guide from fading into oblivion. Corrections, suggestions and additions are also welcome, so by all means POST!



C O N T E N T S :

I. Q & A

II. BESTIARY

1. Small Mammals

(a) FELINES
. . . Black Tabby
. . . Bombay
. . . Cornish Rex
. . . Orange Tabby
. . . Siamese
. . . Silver Tabby
. . . White Kitten

(b) RODENTS
. . . Mechanical Squirrel
. . . Prairie Dog
. . . Whiskers (rat)

(c) OTHER
. . . Mr. Wiggles (pig)
. . . Panda Cub
. . . Snowshoe Rabbit
. . . Worg Pup

2. Birds

(a) CHICKENS
. . . Ancona Chicken
. . . Mechanical Chicken
. . . Prairie Chicken

(b) OWLS
. . . Great Horned Owl
. . . Hawk Owl

(c) PARROTS
. . . Blood Parrot
. . . Cockatiel
. . . Green Wing Macaw
. . . Hyacinth Macaw
. . . Senegal

3. Amphibians & Reptiles

(a) FROGS & TOADS
. . . Jubling
. . . Lifelike Mechanical Toad
. . . Tree Frog
. . . Wood Frog

(b) SNAKES
. . . Black Kingsnake
. . . Brown Snake
. . . Crimson Snake

(c) OTHER
. . . Speedy (turtle)

4. Tiny Dragons
. . . Dark Whelpling
. . . Sprite Darter (baby Farie Dragon)
. . . Tiny Crimson Whelpling
. . . Tiny Emerald Whelpling

5. Invertebrates
. . . C=ckroach
. . . Disgusting Oozeling
. . . Smolderweb Hatchling

6. Mechanical Pets
. . . Lifelike Mechanical Toad
. . . Lil' Smoky
. . . Mechanical Chicken
. . . Mechanical Squirrel
. . . Pet Bombling
. . . Tranquil Mechanical Yeti

7. Seasonal Companions
. . . Green Helper (tiny Gnome)
. . . Kwee Q. Peddlefeet
. . . Red Helper (tiny Gnome)
. . . Reindeer
. . . Snowman

8. Miscellaneous Pets
. . . Gurky (baby Murloc)
. . . Mini Diablo
. . . Murky (baby Murloc)
. . . Zergling

III. AUTHOR'S NOTE



I. Q & A


Q: What do vanity pets actually do?
A: Vanity pets will loyally follow you around while you are traveling by foot or mount, regardless of your speed. They'll follow you anywhere, indoors or out, dangerous or otherwise, but they retreat to their cages when you hop a flight (even if the pet can fly).

A small number of vanity pets provide a small buff or debuff when summoned. See the italicized notes of each pet for details.

Q: Where can I get a vanity pet?
A: Vendors, drops, quest rewards, engineering recipes, auction houses, and through special promotions by Blizzard. This guide provides the location of drops and vendors for every known vanity pet. It also explains which pets can be obtained through what quests. Many vanity pets can be purchased through the auction house (AH), but prices greatly vary.

Q: Is there a level requirement for owning a vanity pet?
A: No, however some quests with NC pet rewards will be unavailable to you until you reach an appropriate level.

Q: Can I sell my vanity pet to another player?
A: Many vanity pets are BoP (soulbound on pickup). Others are BoU (soulbound when used). If you haven't summoned the pet, you can sell it or trade it to other players (assuming it was not a BoP item). Most unwanted soulbound pets can be sold to a vendor.

Q: How many vanity pets can I own?
A: You can own as many vanity pets as you wish, but you may only have one active at a time.

Q: Can warlocks and hunters have an non-combat pet active while their combat pet is summoned?
A: Yes. This allows hunters and warlocks to travel the world with their own little posse in tow. Fo' shizzle.

Q: Can I name my vanity pet?
A: Not at this time. But maybe someday... (pretty please Blizzard?)

Q: Do I have to feed my vanity pet?
A: No. Amazingly, these little guys keep on trucking without a drop of water or an ounce of food. They are the envy of all hunters.

Q: Are vanity pets class or faction specific?
A: For the most part, no. Any class or faction can summon any pet. However, some BoP quest reward vanity pets are only available to one faction or another, preventing the opposing faction from ever obtaining that pet. Furthermore, certain mechanical pets are BoP and can only be used by the engineers who build them.

Q: Can my vanity pet be killed?
A: Yes and no. No, mobs and other players cannot kill your vanity pet. Yes, there are ways that you can kill your NC pet if you are creative and sadistic. However, you can always resummon it.
BESTIARY


NOTE: BoP means "Bind on Pickup"; BoU mean "Bind on Use". Some pets have been listed multiple times when more than one category was appropriate. Also note that seasonal companions can be used year-round.



1. SMALL MAMMALS:

Traditional pets at their finest. You won't find hamsters or gerbils here (yet), but you will find a nice assortment of some of the cutest NC pets in the game, including a wide assortment of cats.


(a) FELINES:
· Black Tabby - drop; BoU
Description: black & brown striped w/ white belly
Affiliation: horde
Rarity: uncommon
Dropped by: Dalaran Spellscribe (21) - Silverpine Forest, Dalaran mobs (31-35) - Alterac Mountains
Notes: Formerly called 'Maine Coon'. As Dalaran mobs are friendly to alliance players, only horde players can obtain this drop. Alliance players may purchase this pet through a neutral AH and on occasion through their own AH.
· Bombay - vendor; BoU
Description: black cat
Affiliation: alliance (Human)
Rarity: common
Sold by: Donni Anthania for 40s - Elwynn Forest
Notes: Only sold to alliance players. Horde players may purchase this pet through a neutral AH and on occasion through their own AH.
· Cornish Rex - vendor; BoU
Description: orange cat w/ white belly
Affiliation: alliance (Human)
Rarity: common
Sold by: Donni Anthania for 40s - Elwynn Forest
Notes: Only sold to alliance players. Horde players may purchase this pet through a neutral AH and on occasion through their own AH.
· Orange Tabby - vendor; BoU
Description: orange-striped cat
Affiliation: alliance (Human)
Rarity: common
Sold by: Donni Anthania for 40s - Elwynn Forest
Notes: Only sold to alliance players. Horde players may purchase this pet through a neutral AH and on occasion through their own AH.
· Siamese - drop; BoU
Description: off-white cat w/ black markings & blue eyes
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: uncommon
Dropped by: Cookie (20+) - The Deadmines
· Silver Tabby - vendor; BoU
Description: gray cat w/ black stripes & white belly
Affiliation: alliance (Human)
Rarity: common
Sold by: Donni Anthania for 40s - Elwynn Forest
Notes: Only sold to alliance players. Horde players may purchase this pet through a neutral AH and on occasion through their own AH.
· White Kitten - vendor; BoU
Description: small white cat
Affiliation: alliance (Human)
Rarity: less rare
Sold by: Lil Timmy for 60s - Stormwind City
Notes: Limited supply (1). Lil Timmy is a rare spawn. Only sold to alliance players. Horde players may purchase this pet through a neutral AH and on occasion through their own AH.


(b) RODENTS:
· Mechanical Squirrel - player-made; BoU
Description: squirrel w/ mechanized skin
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: common
Player-made: requires Engineering 75 to make
Notes: May be used by non-engineers. Recipe is a BoE drop found at lower levels.
· Prairie Dog - vendor; BoU
Description: brown gopher-like rodent w/ off-white belly
Affiliation: horde (Tauren)
Rarity: common
Sold by: Halpa for 50s - Thunder Bluff
Notes: Only sold to horde players. Alliance players may purchase this pet through a neutral AH and on occasion through their own AH.
· Whiskers (rat) - quest; BoP
Description: white rat w/ red eyes
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: uncommon
Quest Reward: [10] Children's Week
Notes: Chosen among three vanity pets as a reward after completing a series of Children's Week quests.


(c) OTHER:
· Mr. Wiggles (pig) - quest; BoP
Description: pink pot-belly pig
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: uncommon
Quest Reward: [10] Children's Week
Notes: Chosen among three vanity pets as a reward after completing a series of Children's Week quests.
· Panda Cub - special; BoP
Description: small black & white bear
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: very rare
Special Gift: Collector's Edition
Notes: Panda Cub may fall asleep while idle. Collector's Edition is no longer sold in stores, making this a very rare pet.
· Snowshoe Rabbit - vendor; BoU
Description: white & brown rabbit; larger model
Affiliation: alliance (Dwarf)
Rarity: common
Sold by: Yarlyn Amberstill for 20s - Dun Morogh
Notes: Only sold to alliance players. Horde players may purchase this pet through a neutral AH and on occasion through their own AH.
· Worg Pup - quest; BoP
Description: small worg model; color varies
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: rare
Quest Reward: [55] Kibler's Exotic Pets
Notes: Color may change each time you summon. At one time, Worg Pups were able to attack mobs for a small amount of damage, but this ability was removed.



2. BIRDS:

Parrots for the swashbucklers, owls for the wizards, and chickens for those with more exotic tastes. Whatever your fancy, there's a bird for you!


(a) CHICKENS:
· Ancona Chicken - vendor; BoU
Description: black chicken
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: common
Sold by: Magus Tirth for 1g - Thousand Needles
· Mechanical Chicken - quest; BoU
Description: chicken w/ mechanized skin
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: rare
Quest Reward: [40] OOX-22/FE Distress Beacon, [43] OOX-09/HL Distress Beacon, [43] OOX-17/TN Distress Beacon
Notes: May be used by non-engineers. Must complete all three quests to earn this reward. However, because it is BoU, you may buy the item from another player.
· Prairie Chicken - quest; BoP
Description: white chicken
Affiliation: alliance
Rarity: common (alliance); rare (horde)
Quest Reward: [4] CLUCK!
Notes: While this quest is alliance-only, horde players may loot the 'egg' after an alliance player completes the quest.


(b) OWLS:
· Great Horned Owl - vendor; BoU
Description: brown owl
Affiliation: alliance (Night Elf)
Rarity: common
Sold by: Shylenai for 50s - Darnassus
Notes[u]: Only sold to alliance players. Horde players may purchase this pet through a neutral AH and on occasion through their own AH.
· Hawk Owl - vendor; BoU
Description: charcoal owl
Affiliation: alliance (Night Elf)
Rarity: common
Sold by: Shylenai for 50s - Darnassus
Notes[u]: Only sold to alliance players. Horde players may purchase this pet through a neutral AH and on occasion through their own AH.


(c) PARROTS:
· Blood Parrot - drop; BoU
Description: red parrot w/ red & charcoal wings
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: very rare
Quest Reward: [55] Avast, ye Admiral!
Notes: Flying pet. Summoned by 'Bloodsail Admiral's Hat'. The hat must be equipped to summon, but may be removed after the parrot is active. To earn this quest, you must be friendly with the Bloodsail Pirates, which means sacrificing your reputation with neutral goblin factions.
· Cockatiel - vendor; BoU
Description: gray & black parrot w/ red feathers under tail
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: common
Sold by: Narkk for 40s - Booty Bay
Notes: Flying pet.
· Green Wing Macaw - drop; BoU
Description: red parrot w/ green & blue wings
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: uncommon
Dropped by: Defias Pirate (19-20+) - The Deadmines
Notes: Flying pet.
· Hyacinth Macaw - drop; BoU
Description: blue parrot w/ teal & purple wings
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: very rare
Dropped by: Bloodsail mobs (41-45) - Stranglethorn Vale
Notes: Flying pet. One of the rarest drops in the game.
· Senegal - vendor; BoU
Description: green parrot w/ rainbow-colored feathers
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: common
Sold by: Narkk for 40s - Booty Bay
Notes: Flying pet.
3. AMPHIBIANS & REPTILES:

Some prefer scaly and slimy to soft and cuddly. If this sounds like you, consider one of these unique creatures.


(a) FROGS & TOADS:
· Jubling - quest; BoP
Description: orange frog w/ blue legs & belly; larger model
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: rare
Quest Reward: Spawn of Jubjub (no level requirement)
Notes: It takes seven real-time days before 'Unhatched Jubling Egg' will produce a Jubling.
· Lifelike Mechanical Toad - player-made; BoU
Description: greenish-yellow frog w/ dark spots (same model as Wood Frog)
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: uncommon
Player-made: requires Engineering 265 to make
Notes: May be used by non-engineers. Recipe is a rare BoE drop found at higher levels.
· Tree Frog - vendor; BoU
Description: yellowish-green frog (no spots)
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: common
Sold by: Flik for 1g - Darkmoon Faire (Elwynn Forest & Mulgore)
· Wood Frog - vendor; BoU
Description: greenish-yellow frog w/ dark spots (same model as Lifelike Mechanical Toad)
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: uncommon
Sold by: Flik for 1g - Darkmoon Faire (Elwynn Forest & Mulgore)
Notes: Limited supply (1).


(b) SNAKES:
· Black Kingsnake - vendor; BoU
Description: black snake
Affiliation: horde (Troll)
Rarity: common
Sold by: Xan'tish for 50s - Orgrimmar
Notes: Only sold to horde players. Alliance players may purchase this pet through a neutral AH and on occasion through their own AH.
· Brown Snake - vendor; BoU
Description: brownish-green snake w/ black stripes
Affiliation: horde (Troll)
Rarity: common
Sold by: Xan'tish for 50s - Orgrimmar
Notes: Only sold to horde players. Alliance players may purchase this pet through a neutral AH and on occasion through their own AH.
· Crimson Snake - vendor; BoU
Description: red snake
Affiliation: horde (Troll)
Rarity: common
Sold by: Xan'tish for 50s - Orgrimmar
Notes: Only sold to horde players. Alliance players may purchase this pet through a neutral AH and on occasion through their own AH.


(c) OTHER:
· Speedy (turtle) - quest; BoP
Description: green turtle w/ yellow/brown spotted shell
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: uncommon
Quest Reward: [10] Children's Week
Notes: Chosen among three vanity pets as a reward after completing a series of Children's Week quests.



4. TINY DRAGONS:

These adorable little dragons are some of the most gorgeous non-combat pets in the game.

· Dark Whelpling - drop; BoU
Description: black dragon whelp w/ beige belly
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: rare
Dropped by: Scalding Whelp (41-43) - Badlands, Searing Whelp (42-43) - Dustwallow Marsh
Notes: Flying pet. May spin around when idle.
· Sprite Darter - quest; BoP
Description: small rainbow-colored Farie Dragon
Affiliation: alliance-only
Rarity: rare
Quest Reward: [47] Becoming a Parent
Notes: Flying pet. As this quest line is alliance-only, horde players may not obtain this pet.
· Tiny Crimson Whelpling - drop; BoU
Description: red dragon whelp w/ beige belly
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: rare[
Dropped by: Crimson, Red, and Flamesnorting Whelps (24-27) - Wetlands
Notes: Flying pet. May spin around when idle.
· Tiny Emerald Whelpling - drop; BoU
Description: green dragon whelp w/ yellow belly
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: rare
Dropped by: Dreaming Whelp (35-36) - Swamp of Sorrows
Notes: Flying pet. May spin around when idle.



5. INVERTEBRATES:

Perhaps you prefer the type of pet that creeps and crawls, making others uncomfortable wherever you go. If so, these pets are for you.

· C=ckroach - vendor; BoU
Description: brown insect
Affiliation: horde (Undead)
Rarity: common
Sold by: Jeremiah Payson for 50s - Undercity
Notes: Flying pet. Only sold to horde players. Alliance players may purchase this pet through a neutral AH and on occasion through their own AH.
· Disgusting Oozeling - drop; BoU
Description: green globule
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: rare
Dropped by: Oozing Bag (dropped by most 50+ slimes)
Notes: To date, this is the only NC pet which effects combat. Unfortunately, its 'Disgusting Aura' is negative: -20 to defense and -20 to all resistances (and adds a green tint to the owner).
· Smolderweb Hatchling - quest; BoP
Description: small blue crystaline spider
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: rare
Quest Reward: [55] En-Ay-Es-Tee-Why
Notes: At one time, Smolderweb Hatchlings were able to attack mobs for a small amount of damage, but this ability was removed.
6. MECHANICAL PETS:

Engineers throughout Azeroth can create a variety of player-made menchanical friends. So if you prefer an erector set for a pet, consider some of the following ingenious wind-up toys.

· Lifelike Mechanical Toad - player-made; BoU
Description: greenish-yellow frog w/ dark spots (same model as Wood Frog)
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: uncommon
Player-made: requires Engineering 265 to make
Notes: May be used by non-engineers. Recipe is a rare BoE drop found at higher levels.
· Lil Smoky - player-made; BoP
Description: small reaper-like robot
Affiliation: neutral (Gnomish engineers)
Rarity: very rare
Player-made: requires Engineering 205 to make
Notes: Chance for BoP recipe drop in a mailed package upon renewal of Gnomish Engineering Membership Card.
· Mechanical Chicken - quest; BoU
Description: chicken w/ mechanized skin
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: rare
Quest Reward: [40] OOX-22/FE Distress Beacon, [43] OOX-09/HL Distress Beacon, [43] OOX-17/TN Distress Beacon
Notes: May be used by non-engineers. Must complete all three quests to earn this reward. However, because it is BoU, you may buy the item from another player.
· Mechanical Squirrel - player-made; BoU
Description: squirrel w/ mechanized skin
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: common
Player-made: requires Engineering 75 to make
Notes: May be used by non-engineers. Recipe is a BoE drop found at lower levels.
· Pet Bombling - player-made; BoP
Description: black bomb w/ feet
Affiliation: neutral (Goblin engineers)
Rarity: very rare
Player-made: requires Engineering 205 to make
Notes: Chance for BoP recipe drop in a mailed package upon renewal of Goblin Engineering Membership Card.
· Tranquil Mechanical Yeti - player-made; BoU
Description: Gnome-sized grayish-white yeti
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: rare
Player-made: requires Engineering 265 to make
Notes: May be used by non-engineers. BoP recipe may be purchased from Umi Rumplesnicker after completing [58] Are We There Yeti quest line.


7. SEASONAL COMPANIONS:

Winter, spring, summer, or fall, 'tis the season for a festive companion.

· Green Helper - drop; BoU
Description: tiny male Gnome in green & white holiday attire
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: uncommon
Dropped by: various gift-wrapped presents; available only during Winter Veil event
Notes: Requires a snowball to summon.
· Kwee Q. Peddlefoot - drop; BoP
Description: tiny cupid-like Goblin w/ wings
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: rare
Dropped by: Gift of Adoration: ; available only during Love is in the Air event
Notes: Flying pet. Summoned by 'Truesilver Shafted Arrow'.
· Red Helper - drop; BoU
Description: tiny female Gnome in red & white holiday attire
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: uncommon
Dropped by: various gift-wrapped presents; available only during Winter Veil event
Notes: Requires a snowball to summon.
· Reindeer - drop; BoU
Description: small brown reindeer
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: uncommon
Dropped by: various gift-wrapped presents; available only during Winter Veil event
Notes: Requires a snowball to summon.
· Snowman - drop; BoU
Description: small snowman
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: uncommon
Dropped by: various gift-wrapped presents; available only during Winter Veil event
Notes: Snowman is immobile and will remain where he is summoned. Requires a snowball to summon.



8. MISCELLANEOUS PETS:

· Gurky - special; BoP
Description: baby Murloc; salmon-colored w/ teal spines
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: very rare
Special Gift: [unknown - not yet released]
Notes: It is assumed that Gurky, while idle, will don a top hat/cane and dance like Murky. It is also assumed that a special code will be required to obtain this pet.
· Mini Diablo - special; BoP
Description: tiny red Diablo critter
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: very rare
Special Gift: Collector's Edition
Notes: May create a pillar of fire when idle. Collector's Edition is no longer sold in stores, making this a very rare pet.
· Murky - special; BoP
Description: baby Murloc; light blue w/ orange spines
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: very rare
Special Gift: BlizCon 2005
Notes: Murky may don a top hat/cane and dance while idle. Only attendees of BlizCon 2005 received a special code to obtain this pet.
· Zergling - special; BoP
Description: reddish-brown Zerg creature from Star Craft; looks similar to a small felhound
Affiliation: neutral
Rarity: very rare
Special Gift: Collector's Edition
Notes: Collector's Edition is no longer sold in stores, making this a very rare pet.



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AUTHOR'S NOTE

In real life, I love all kinds of animals. I'm thrilled that the developers of WoW have provided a way for players to enjoy some fantastic and wonderful pets in-game. No, they don't do anything extraordinary. But they do provide ambiance and fun. A rogue with a snake in tow; a moonkin with an owl close behind; a female warlock accompanied by a black cat; a hunter with his trusty "hunting" worg pup. When coupled with certain races, classes or genders, many pets provide a "coolness" factor that can't be reproduced by any other means.

So if you have yet to embrace a little critter of your own, check out the bestiary and discover the perfect pet for your toon!

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