TES5 Skyrim AE: pets

In The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition (TESVSAE), players have access to a variety of pets that can accompany them on their adventures or reside in their homes. These pets are divided into several categories, including dogs, Creation Club pets, and adoptable pets for children. Let's explore each category in detail.

Dogs

Dogs are the most common type of pet available in the base game:

Meeko: A unique dog found near Meeko's Shack, located on the road between Solitude and Morthal. Meeko can be recruited as a follower or adopted by children[3].

Vigilance: Available for purchase outside Markarth[3].

Bran and Sceolang: Two Dawnguard Huskies that can be recruited if the player sides with the Dawnguard during the "Bloodline" quest and completes "A New Order"[2].

Stray Dogs: Occasionally found throughout Skyrim, these can be adopted as followers[4].

Creation Club Pets

The "Pets of Skyrim" Creation adds five new non-combat pets, each with unique abilities:

Hilda (Goat):

• Location: Half-Moon Mill
• Carry Weight: 100 (140 with Animal Pack)
• Ability: Provides Jugs of Milk daily[1][4][8]

Sweet Roll (Fox):

• Location: Forest south-southwest of Half-Moon Mill
• Carry Weight: 20
• Ability: Locates valuable loot[1][4][8]

Thistle (Rabbit):

• Location: Not specified
• Carry Weight: 5
• Ability: Locates plants for harvesting[1][4][8]

Arachnia (Frostbite Spider):

• Location: Cronvangr Cave
• Carry Weight: 20
• Ability: Creates paralysis web traps and provides Potent Frostbite Venom[1][4][8]

Skritch (Skeever):

• Location: The Ratway in Riften
• Carry Weight: 40 (80 with Animal Pack)
• Ability: Locates food items[1][4][8]

Other Creation Club pets include:

Bone Wolf: Obtained through a quest in Solitude, provides 25% extra damage against undead[6][9].

Dwarven Armored Mudcrab: Purchased from Calcelmo in Markarth[7].

Nix-Hound: Details not provided in the search results.

Players can have up to two of these Creation Club pets following them at any given time[11].

Adoptable Pets for Children

When players adopt children and move them to a Hearthfire home, the children may occasionally bring home pets:

Vix (Snow Fox): Brought home by adopted female children[2].

Kit (Red Fox): Brought home by adopted female children[2].

Biter (Skeever): Brought home by adopted male children[2].

Cotton (Rabbit): Brought home by adopted female children[2].

Death Hounds

If the player sides with the Volkihar Vampires:

Garmr and CuSith: Two Death Hounds available in Castle Volkihar after completing "The Bloodstone Chalice" quest[2][4].

Additional Notes

• Most pets can be equipped with craftable Animal Collars (aesthetic) and Animal Packs (increases carrying capacity by 40)[1][8].
• Pets from the "Pets of Skyrim" Creation can be teleported using spells if they get lost[8].
• The Creation Club pets do not engage in combat but provide various benefits such as carrying items, finding food, or locating valuable loot[5][7].
• Players can have multiple pets at their homes for decoration, even if they can't all follow simultaneously[7].

These pets add a new dimension to gameplay, offering both practical benefits and companionship as players explore the vast world of Skyrim.

Sources
[1] Skyrim:Pets of Skyrim - The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages (UESP) https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Pets_of_Skyrim
[2] Skyrim: How To Unlock Every Hearthfire Home Pet - TheGamer https://www.thegamer.com/skyrim-every-hearthfire-home-pet-unlocked-adopt-guide/
[3] Where can I find the best dogs available as pets in Skyrim? - Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/skyrim/comments/11nf2q3/where_can_i_find_the_best_dogs_available_as_pets/
[4] Best Pets In Skyrim, Ranked - Game Rant https://gamerant.com/skyrim-best-pets/
[5] PETS OF SKYRIM! Guide To Best And Worst Pets! Fox, Bunny ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgeMx-1yMKY
[6] Skyrim: Where To Find The Pets of Skyrim (And What They Do) https://gamerant.com/skyrim-anniversary-pets-of-skyrim-guide/
[7] EVERY NEW* FOLLOWER AND PET IN SKYRIM - Anniversary Edition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwxi-xvxCKM
[8] Skyrim:Pets of Skyrim (quest) - The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Skyrim:Pets_of_Skyrim_(quest)
[9] Skyrim AE | How To Get All 10 Teleport Pets & Pet Abilities Explained https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp4vo3Sl0YM
[10] Skyrim: Pets of Skyrim Quest (All Pet Locations) - Screen Rant https://screenrant.com/skyrim-pets-quest-locations-guide/
[11] Anniversary edition pets : r/skyrim - Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/skyrim/comments/12qfw3m/anniversary_edition_pets/