The Sims 2: Pets is an expansion pack for the popular life simulation game, The Sims 2. Released for the Wii in 2007, it extends the gameplay by allowing players to adopt and care for a variety of pets, including dogs, cats, and more. Players can train their pets, form strong bonds, and experience the joy of pet ownership alongside managing the daily lives of their Sims. This expansion adds new layers to the game by including pet-specific goals and social interactions, all within the greatly beloved Sims universe. Its genre is a life simulation and pet simulation hybrid that offers an immersive virtual pet experience.