- We Need Your Feedback! - 29 September 2026
Hello Animal Lovers! 👋 We’ve prepared a short survey for all Animal Shelter 2 players - and we’d really love to hear what you think! Whether you’ve played Animal Shelter 2, the original Animal Shelter or both, your feedback can help us understand what you enjoy the most, what you’d like to see improved and what you’d love to see in the future 🐶🐱 The survey only takes a few minutes, but your answers can give us a lot of valuable insight. 👀 You’ll be able to tell us what matters most to you in this kind of game, which features you enjoy and what you’d like to see more of. There are also a couple of open questions, so if you have a very specific idea you’ve been waiting to share with us.. this is your chance! 📋 Take the survey here: CLICK We’re really looking forward to reading your answers and hearing what you think ❤️ Your feedback matters to us! 🐾 See you in the shelter! 🐾 Animal…
- Animal Shelter 2 on Playstation 5! - 27 August 2026
Hey Animal Lovers! 👋 Get comfortable on the couch and dive into the world of Animal Shelter 2 on PlayStation 5! 🎮 Animal Shelter 2 has officially arrived on PS5! Visit the PlayStation Store and begin your adventure today! 👇 https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10017582 Build and customize your shelter, make it your own, and create a lovely place for every animal that comes through your doors. From feeding and playing to keeping your furry friends happy and healthy, there's always something to do! 🐕 Whether you've been waiting to start your shelter journey or you're already familiar with Animal Shelter 2, there's never been a better time to jump in and experience everything the game has to offer on PlayStation 5. 🐈 Enjoy the game! Animal Shelter 2
- Patch 1.4.4 - 28 July 2026
Hello Animal Lovers! 🐾❤️ First of all, thank you for support and warm welcome you've given the Anniversary Update! 🎉 Seeing so many of you enjoying the new content, sharing your feedback and reuniting lost pets with their families has been amazing. Your reports and suggestions help us improve the game with every update. Today we're releasing Patch 1.4.4, with a special focus on fixing another crash that could occur in multiplayer. We've tracked down another case that could cause the client to crash when another player was taking a pet out of the van, making co-op gameplay even more stable. Alongside this important fix, we've addressed a variety of bugs, improved performance, and polished several gameplay elements to make your shelter experience smoother than ever. 🐶🐱 Patch 1.4.4: Full Game: Fixed another case causing crash on client when someone was taking pet out of van. Fixed work…
- Midweek Sale is Here! - 20 July 2026
Hello Animal Lovers! 👋 The biggest discount on Animal Shelter 2 has just started with the Midweek Deal! 🎉 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2658510/Animal_Shelter_2/ https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/69925/Animal_Shelter_2_Family/ Now with the Anniversary Update, Fluffy Cats Pack and Bull-Type Terriers Dogs Pack it is now better than ever to jump into Animal Shelter 2! If you’ve ever dreamed of running your own shelter, now is the perfect time to begin! 🐾 Your mission is to take care of your furry friends, make them feel loved, and help them find their forever homes. Feed them, play with them, keep them healthy, and build a bond with every animal that comes through your shelter. 🐶🐱 Don’t miss this opportunity to start your shelter adventure at a special price! The discount is live now, so jump in and begin creating a place where every animal can feel safe and cared for. ❤️ Hav…
- Anniversary Update is HERE! - 20 July 2026
Hello Animal Lovers! 👋 The wait is finally over! 🎉 For weeks, we have been showing you what was coming in this new era for your shelters, and now the time has come... The Anniversary Update is officially OUT NOW! 🎉 https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/69925/Animal_Shelter_2_Family/ The biggest update for Animal Shelter 2 has arrived, bringing new features, improvements, and quality-of-life changes that make running your shelter better than ever. Whether you're caring for animals with friends, managing your shelter, or simply spending time with your furry companions, there is something new waiting for everyone! ❤️ Here’s what the Anniversary Update brings: Improved multiplayer adoptions – every player can now adopt their own animal! 🐶 A brand-new vaccination mechanic to help keep your shelter healthy 💉 Enhanced adoption listings – better photos and presentation now affect an animal…
- The Packs are OUT! - 20 July 2026
Hello Animal Lovers! 👋 The wait is finally over! 🎉 The Bull-Type Terriers Dogs Pack 🐶 and Fluffy Cats Pack 😻 are available NOW! Two brand-new packs filled with adorable animals are waiting for you to welcome them into your shelter and help them find their perfect forever homes! 🏡 Bull-Type Terriers Dogs Pack 🐶 The Bull-Type Terriers Dogs Pack introduces four new dog breeds to Animal Shelter 2. These loving and energetic companions are strong, loyal, and full of personality. Take care of them through every stage of life - from playful puppies to wise senior dogs - and help them find the family they deserve. 🐾 https://store.steampowered.com/app/4831010/Animal_Shelter_2__BullType_Terriers_Dogs_Pack/ Fluffy Cats Pack 😻 Ready for some extra fluff in your shelter? The Fluffy Cats Pack introduces four brand-new, ultra fluffy cat breeds to Animal Shelter 2. These beautiful cats can appe…
- Anniversary Update Recap! - 17 July 2026
Hello Animal Lovers! 😻 NEXT WEEK, on Monday, Animal Shelter Simulator 2 celebrates its first anniversary with a very special Anniversary Update, bringing more new mechanics and improvements that make the stories of your animals even more meaningful! 🥳 Let's dive into a quick recap of what awaits you! 🥰 📖 More stories to discover For the past year, you've met hundreds of animals, all of which had their own story to tell. With our Anniversary Update, these stories are deeper than ever! The Anniversary Update expands on the game's core elements and adds even more excitement, realism, and opportunities to care for animals. 🤝 Cooperate to help even more animals Experience the joys of helping even more animals find loving homes with your friends! With the Anniversary Update, the co-op mode has been expanded, allowing you to adopt even more animals! 🔍 Diverse, emotional stories & The Not…
- Bull-Type Terriers Dogs Pack AND Fluffy Cats Pack Incoming! - 15 July 2026
Hello Animal Lovers! 👋 We have teased you long enough about the Anniversary Update, the list of upcoming content, and what the two surprises could be... 👀 Well, it is finally time to unveil what is waiting for you alongside the Update! 🎉 We’re excited to announce that the Bull-Type Terriers Dogs Pack 🐶 and Fluffy Cats Pack 😻 are coming to Animal Shelter 2 on July 20, 2026! Yes, two paid packs with plenty of different animals waiting for you to help them find a loving home! 🏡 Let's check what each pack offers! Bull-Type Terriers Dogs Pack 🐶 https://store.steampowered.com/app/4831010/Animal_Shelter_2__BullType_Terriers_Dogs_Pack/ Bull-Type Terriers Dogs Pack introduces four new dog breeds to take care of in your shelter. These bull-type dogs are loving and lively companions, strong of both will and body, who deserve a family and a home! Meet these amazing canines as puppies, adults…
- Upcoming Anniversary Update: Lost & Found - 9 July 2026
Hello, Animal Lovers! 🎉 Over the past few weeks, we've been revealing the content of the Anniversary Update, arriving on July 20th. But there's one more feature we haven't talked about yet and we think it deserves its own spotlight! ❤️ Introducing Lost Pets! 🐶🐱 This heartwarming new feature lets you reunite lost animals with their real families. Your job is to investigate missing pet reports, uncover each animal's identity and make sure every furry friend finds their way back home. Every successful reunion is a rewarding journey that brings pets back where they truly belong. 🏡 🔎 How does it work? 🐾 Browse missing pet reports Check through reports submitted by worried owners and compare their descriptions with the animals currently staying at your shelter. Every detail could help you solve the mystery. 🏷️ Uncover each pet's identity Learn their names by reading collar tags, watchi…
- Upcoming Anniversary Update: Gameplay Interactions & Quality-of-Life 🧹 - 6 July 2026
Hello Animal Shelter Players! 👋 We have been talking about really big things coming to Animal Shelter 2, but often the key is in the details! 😺 So today we are showing you a bit of those details that even if small, were given a huge touch up and plenty of improvements! And all of those small and big changes coming on July 20! Here we go: 🐾 New Player Interactions with Various Objects! 🐾 We’ve added a range of new interactions that make the world feel more responsive and detailed. Players can now engage with more objects in meaningful ways, from subtle environmental interactions to small quality-of-life actions that improve immersion. These additions help make everyday gameplay feel more natural, dynamic, and less static. 🧭 General refinements! 🧭 The overall interaction system has been refined to feel smoother and more intuitive. We’ve improved responsiveness, and gave a good layer…
- Upcoming Anniversary Update: World & Environment 💡 - 29 June 2026
Hello Animal Shelter Players! 👋 Over the past few weeks, we've been revealing new mechanics, gameplay features, and quality-of-life improvements coming in the Anniversary Update. 🐈 But your shelters also have to look the par! That is why we are adding plenty of visual and audio additions to the game that will give your shelters a fresh coat of paint! Let's get right into it: 🌦️ Greater variety in weather conditions 🌦️ The weather system has been expanded with more varied conditions, making every day at your shelter feel a little different. Whether it's a bright sunny morning, overcast skies, or changing weather throughout the day, the environment now feels more dynamic and natural, adding extra life to your shelter. 💡Visual improvements! 💡 We've upgraded the game's lighting and environmental visuals to create a warmer and more realistic atmosphere. Improved lighting, enhanced shad…
- Steam Summer Sale is here! - 25 June 2026
Hello Animal Lovers! 👋 We are part of the Steam Summer Sale 2026! On this occasion, we have special discounts for you! 🥳 One of the biggest events on Steam every year, the Summer Sale brings amazing deals on games across all genres, giving players the perfect chance to expand their libraries and discover new favorites. ☀️🎮 This year we celebrate the Steam Summer Sale 2026, and Animal Shelter 2 is part of this special time on Steam! 🐶 During the Summer Sale, Animal Shelter 2 is available with a 36% discount! 🤯 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2658510/Animal_Shelter_2/ This is a great opportunity to start your adventure with a new animal shelter experience or return to the game and enjoy everything it has to offer. 😊 ⏳ This is a limited-time offer, so don't miss your chance to support your four-legged friends and have a great time! 🐾 Have fun! Animal Shelter 2 Team
- Upcoming Anniversary Update: Economy & Player Progression 🏪 - 22 June 2026
Hello Animal Shelter Players! 👋 Another day, another flooding of news about the Anniversary Update! 🐈 Today we are talking about even more mechanics and improvements coming to your shelters! 📢 Improved adoption announcement system 📢 The attractiveness of each adoption announcement now depends on the quality of the photos and the location where they are taken. Well-lit, clear, and emotionally engaging photos will significantly increase the chances of an animal being noticed by potential adopters. The environment also plays an important role so taking photos in cleaner, calmer, or more suitable areas of the shelter will positively increase the popularity of your animals! From now on what you do and how you do it will be more in your control then ever before! 🛒 Shop improvements: sorting, filters, better readability, and overall UX enhancements 🛒 The in-game shop has received a major…
- Upcoming Anniversary Update: Animal Care & Shelter 🐈 - 15 June 2026
Hello Animal Shelter Players! 👋 It's time to talk about Anniversary Update! As we are geting closer to the release we will be showing more and more of what is coming. So let's get to what awaits our furred pupils! Vaccination Mechanic! 💉 From now on, you will be able to vaccinate your rescued animals! Keeping your shelter healthy is just as important as providing food, comfort, and love. Vaccinations will help protect animals from various illnesses and reduce the risk of diseases spreading throughout your shelter. Each rescued animal may arrive with a different health status, so it will be up to you to ensure they receive the proper care. Adopt more animals in multiplayer mode 😽 Now you will be able to have more pets in your multiplayer games! Every player can have their own beloved animals, allowing for a much richer and more personalized co-op experience. Kennels for small dogs and…
- Anniversary Update Arriving July! - 12 June 2026
Hello Animal Shelter Players! 👋 We have been preparing something trully great to you, all thanks for your support, love for the game, the feedback you haven given us has been a great part in what is coming! 💙 The upcoming Anniversary Update for Animal Shelter 2 is the biggest and most comprehensive free update the game has received so far, taking shelter management to a whole new level of realism and immersion. The update focuses on deepening the animal care simulation, expanding AI behavior, increasing the number of interactions, and introducing new breeds, while also improving key gameplay systems, from staff management and the in-game shop to adoption listings. Here is a list for you to check out that will be getting uncovered with time as more is revealed! 😽 And all of it coming out on... JULY 20, 2026! 🎉 Tune in by following the game on Steam or join us on our Discord. There wi…
- Patch 1.3.1 - 26 May 2026
A new update for Animal Shelter 2 just dropped! 🐾 We’ve prepared a bunch of fixes and improvements for the base game, Pack and DLC's. Thank you for all your reports and feedback - it really helps us improve the game! ❤️ Hunting Dogs DLC: Fix some neck clothes not working as intended on adult Polish hunting dog. Fix one cloth not working on adult English Setter. Improved look on English Setter ears, both adult and puppy. Vet Clinic DLC: Fix not being able to do RTG/MRI scan in some cases. Fix not being able to remove tick in some cases, even though you could aim and highlight it. My Little Friends DLC: Fix one hat not working correctly on Degu. Fix hole in one wall in rodents building. Full Game: Returning adopters won't be appearing in shelter without pets. Fixed water dripping from some pets all the time. Water should correctly drip from pets if they are wet, before, some pets did not…
- Animal Shelter 2 - Hunting Dogs Pack OUT RIGHT NOW! - 29 April 2026
Hello Animal Lovers! 👋 The wait is finally over - it’s time to welcome a brand new group of energetic companions to your shelter! 🐕✨ We’re happy to announce that the Hunting Dogs Pack is now available for Animal Shelter 2! 🎉 https://store.steampowered.com/app/4613570/Animal_Shelter_2__Hunting_Dogs_Pack/ Prepare your shelter for the arrival of some of the most loyal, intelligent and active dogs out there. Hunting dogs are known for their energy and sharp minds and now they’re ready to become part of your daily routine. 💛 You’ll get the chance to meet almost all of the included breeds at different stages of life - from adorable puppies, through energetic adults, to wise senior dogs. Each stage brings its own charm and small differences, making every encounter feel a bit more unique as you help them find their perfect forever homes 🏡 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gif1KRxuyZQ 🟢 9 un…
- Hunting Dogs Pack Announcement! - 22 April 2026
Hello Animal Lovers! 👋 We’re excited to announce that the Hunting Dogs Pack for Animal Shelter 2 will launch on April 29, 2026! 🐾 Get ready to welcome some of the most loyal, intelligent and energetic dogs into your shelter. Don’t forget to add the Pack to your Steam Wishlist so you’re ready for the premiere! 🤗👇 https://store.steampowered.com/app/4613570/Animal_Shelter_2__Hunting_Dogs_Pack/ In this Pack, your shelter will welcome 9 unique hunting dog breeds. Known for their intelligence and energy, these dogs will bring a whole new level of liveliness and character to your shelter. You’ll get to meet almost all of them at different stages of life - from adorable puppies, through active adults, to wise senior dogs - and help each of them find the perfect forever home 🏡 🟢 9 Unique hunting dog breeds, meet a diverse group of new companions: Dalmatian Jack Russell Terrier Scottish Ter…
- Patch 1.2.3 - 30 March 2026
A new patch for Animal Shelter 2 is now available to download! 🐾 This update introduces several fixes and improvements to make your shelter experience smoother. Check out the details below. Fixed USG popup not showing up correctly. Fixed not being able to put salves on pets in some cases. Fixed leaves on interventions not being interactable sometimes. Fixed client not being able to cancel/schedule adopter visit. Fixed one piece of cloth not working correctly on adult Husky. Fixed one piece of cloth not working correctly on puppy Samoyed. Hopefully fixed crash issues on clients when new pet arrives at shelter. Fixed some wall paint in vet and storage room not being saved correctly. Thank you for playing and for all your feedback! 💙 Animal Shelter 2 Team
- Animal Shelter 2 is Officially Verified on Steam Deck! ✅ - 20 March 2026
Hello Animal Lovers! 👋 We have fantastic news for you, something many of you have been waiting for. Now you can take your dream shelter with you literally anywhere, as Animal Shelter 2 has received official Verified status on Steam Deck! ✅ For the past few months, we have been working hard to meet Steam Deck's requirements. Today, we are proud to announce that Valve has verified our game, and you can play it now with official Steam Deck compatibility! What exactly does this mean? The green checkmark next to our game guarantees that Animal Shelter 2 runs smoothly on Steam Deck and requires no additional configuration right after downloading. Smooth gameplay: The game has been fully tested by Valve and runs perfectly on the Deck. Perfect controls: We provide full support for Steam Deck's built-in controllers. Clear interface: Text and interface elements are optimized for readability and…
