No Pets in Bridgeport

[MoMoll]

I just installed Pets and then started a new game in Bridgeport. I moved houses around; etc. to be able to put the ranch for training and the equestrian center. However, there are no pets except for the horse I created for my sim. Using the "Collector" LTR, I see there are no birds, lizards; etc. No one else in town has a pet, there are no strays.
Did I do something wrong? I don't like Appalosa much (too country for me).

[MarianT]

I've noticed that it usually takes a few Sim days before strays start showing up. As for minor pets, if you have a cat who can hunt, tell it to stalk for prey in a grassy area (don't know if it'll work on asphalt), and you can collect lizards, birds, etc.

[Noodles]

I too think it's the same as seeds and gems, you'll have to allow a few days for the spawners to work.
I just got Pets too, and play in Riverview. I play with storyprogression on, and I've noticed families around the town have adopted cats and dogs. So it should be fine in a while.

Does anyone know if the adopted pets (trough story progression) have any impact on the population of the town? I mean, if townies adopt lot of pets, will they have less children, to keep population at pre-Pets level?

[MoMoll]

It's been over a sim week and still no other Pets or stray animals.

[sydney511]

I think its a bit different because of high rise buildings...I mean, a cat isnt going to go up the elevator and wait at your door.