Idle Pet Shelter

Idle Pet Shelter

Cat Management Game

9.4K ratings
498 reviews
Free
In-App PurchasesWith Ads

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 2, 2022
  • July 20, 2026

Features

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Transform an abandoned space into a thriving cat sanctuary. Care for unique rescue cats, upgrade facilities, and manage a volunteer team to expand your shelter empire globally. Participate in special events for exclusive rewards.

Shelter makeover and decoration
Rescue, care for, and rehome cats
Recruit and train volunteer staff
Expand shelter empire globally
Participate in special events and challenges
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What's New in Idle Pet Shelter

1.37.0

July 20, 2026

What's new in 1.37 - Fixed outdated notifications that could pile up - You can now refresh visitors more often - Under-the-hood updates and stability improvements Thanks for taking care of your pets!

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In-App Purchases

$9.99

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Events

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Easter Egg Hunt

Adopt cats & hunt for Easter rewards!

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User reviews

Rrrrff

Fun

Don’t bother

First, this game isn’t difficult to play at all. Paying for ad free is 100% the best thing to do, which I go into below.

Once upon a time, this game was awesome. But now they’re bringing “exciting changes,” which means they’re going to ruin the game for everyone. They’ve already started by removing an awesome feature that let us get rid of potential adopters that didn’t match the bonus needs of our adoptees. And, they don’t care. At all. Despite the fact that everyone hates this change.

Due to their cavalier attitude about this change, none of us can trust they won’t go further.

Many of us have paid for completely ad free. It’s one of the best things about the game. Zero ads. You can collect gems, money, cats, bonuses, etc WITHOUT watching ads if you’ve paid for ad free. We do not trust the devs to remove any part of this feature.

They refuse to go into detail about these “exciting changes” or give us any say through polls or questionnaires. Many of us have been playing this game for a long time, which means we’re going to be ignored to bring in new people and more money.

Avoid the game. All new players are about to get screwed over.
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Newest update made the game worse

This will be a long and detailed review. I’ve been playing this game for close to a year. Before, it had some good features and even though I found the events repetitive, I enjoyed playing. I would’ve given it 4/5 stars before.

Now they’ve released a new update to this game (as of June 2026). The game is worse off than it was. They took away significant gameplay features like being able to send away potential adopters. Others on their discord page have expressed frustration over this feature - and to be honest, gameplay is now 5x more unenjoyable. In addition, they’ve refused for YEARS to add new shelters and new events to participate in either your teams. There are LOADS of suggestions about new events on their discord, but instead of adding newer features, they take some away.

I have contacted support about this issue multiple times. I got excuses about how this is an exciting part of their “rebalance.” Multiple people have complained, so to me, that’s not exciting. After asking how to request features be added back 3x, they replied that my suggestion would be sent to the dev team. To me, the tone of the message (and the fact it was only one sentence) felt like they were frustrated that I kept asking, but obviously I can’t know for sure.
A few things can be said; I am frustrated. Multiple people are frustrated. Taking away features without adding anything others have suggested for years is frustrating. This new update is utter trash and I hope they reverse some of their decisions. I want to love this game, but the lack of care from devs is off-putting.
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Too many

There are too many cat rescues every time I try to upgrade something a cat 🐱 literally just shows up and is in danger and I HAVE TO HELP THEM.

Eigentlich gutes Spiel

Spiel stürzt dauernd ab, beim letzten Absturz war mein spielstand und der in App Kauf für die Werbung weg!

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Game resets progress

Bug

Adoption and donation issues

Bug

Glitches with new updates

Bug

Crashes and freezes

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add dog shelter

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Revisit previous shelters

Feature

More content and levels

Feature

Customizable shelters

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Lower data usage

Feature

FAQ

What is Idle Pet Shelter?

Idle Pet Shelter is a simulation and management game where you take charge of a cat rescue sanctuary. You'll transform an abandoned space into a cozy haven, care for unique rescue cats, and build a volunteer team to expand your shelter empire.

What are the core features of Idle Pet Shelter?

Key features include shelter makeover and decoration, a rescue and care loop for cats, volunteer management, strategic growth to scale your empire, and participation in events and community challenges.

Is Idle Pet Shelter free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, allowing players to acquire items or boosts to enhance their gameplay experience.

What kind of cats can I rescue in the game?

You can adopt unique rescue cats, each with distinct traits and needs. You'll be responsible for feeding them, playing with them, dressing them up, and ensuring their happiness.

Can I play Idle Pet Shelter on different devices?

The provided description does not specify compatibility with different operating systems or devices. However, most mobile games of this nature are available on both iOS and Android platforms.