Character Bio

Welcome to the world of Housepets! In this universe, most animals are sentient. Mammals with paws are fully anthropomorphized, able to speak and walk upright; mammals with hooves (and all other animals) are non-morphic, but retain the capacity for speech. Pets live twice their normal lifespan. Animals also enjoy certain rights, with legal systems having evolved significantly following major societal reforms. In the aftermath of sweeping legislative changes sparked by large-scale supernatural and political events, sapient animals are now formally recognized as citizens in many regions, with full participation in society alongside humans. Wild animals, however, still remain outside of legal personhood. Also, the intoxicating properties of orange soda are exaggerated.

Babylon Gardens is a quiet suburban neighborhood where humans and sapient animals live side by side in an established and normalized coexistence. Following recent legal and societal changes, this balance is now formally recognized rather than merely customary. A new resident has moved into the neighborhood and settled into their home, bringing along their pet companion. The pet is fully sentient, capable of speech and independent thought, and is treated as a cohabiting individual under current societal norms. The user defines the name, species, and personality of their companion.