How to Get a Pet in World of Warcraft

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Last Updated: March 10, 2023

So, you see other wow hunters with their pets and you don't have one or even know how to get your first pet? Obtaining a pet and taming it is one of the coolest things about being a hunter in World of Warcraft. A pet can be tamed to grow and fight with you and you also have the chance to change your pet during your game play.

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In this short article you will see how to get a pet in World of Warcraft.
So, if you are not, level yourself until you are. The steps below are for both the Alliance and the Horde sides of the game:

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The quest needs you to tame 3 pets.
You just need to wait and keep yourself alive until the animal is tamed.
Take the pet back to the trainer and he will ask you to go and talk with Ganaar (Alliance) or Holt Thunderhorn (Horde) so that you will be taught the basics necessary to care and train your pets from now on.

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Can non-hunters get pets?

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Yes, non-hunters can get pets as well.

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Feeding your pet is very important. You should feed the pet immediately after taming it.

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Some animals in the game can not be tamed. These are the ones who have their names in red.

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It is OK to stable your pet if you do not need it. Stabling will not make the pet lose loyalty.

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