In the PC versions of Petz: Dogz 2 and Catz 2, the player adopts, one of a number of types of cats or dogs, names them and can customise them, by for example selecting their coat colour.[1][2] The player can also dress their pet up in various unlockable accessories.[3] The pet can then explores the rooms of a virtual rooms with the player interacting with them.[1][2] The player must manage the needs of their pet.[4]
In the DS version, the player can chose between 13 breeds.[5] Milestones are marked with awards called "ribons", which IGN compared to achievements.[6]