Henry and his dog Simon have been training for the upcoming SimCity Dog Show for months now. He is confident he will win, but he faces stiff competition from Diana DeBore.

• Henry Beniz (Adult / Romance / Leo / Unemployed):

  Henry has had a lifelong fascination with dogs and he hopes to become a world class trainer some day. He is proud of how he has taught Simon to perform.

• Simon Beniz (Adult / Aries / Unemployed):

  Simon is a genius, for a dog, but he is too lazy and cowardly to achieve champion status. Henry still has high hopes that he can overcome Simon's detrimental qualities and produce a winner.

Melissa consults her astrological charts daily and meditates on the proper way to train her Doberman, Bruno. She tends to be curt with anyone who disturbs her while she is practicing with her pet.

• Melissa Carter (Adult / Knowledge / Cancer / Unemployed):

  Melissa's strategy for training her dog relies on consulting astrological charts and meditating with her Doberman, Bruno. She is brusque with anyone that disturbs her while she is practicing with her pet.

• Bruno Carter (Adult / Aries / Unemployed):

  Bruno was the smallest and youngest from a litter of six. He grew up fighting for everything, and he is a showdog because of his spirit.

Diana DeBore is a rich and ruthless landowner who wants to own all of Garden Heights. She was once a talented dog trainer, and her dog Precious is a recently retired SimCity Dog Show champion, but events are pushing Diana to re-enter the dog show for one last time.

• Diana DeBore (Adult / Fortune / Scorpio / Business Tycoon, Business Lvl 10):

  Diana is on a mission to control every plot of land in Garden Heights. Additionally, she will stop at nothing to win the Garden Heights Dog Show. Will she succeed?

• Precious DeBore (Adult / Taurus / Unemployed):

  Precious is spoiled by Diana in every way. Well trained and pedigreed, Precious is very much a show dog, but her age can lead to making mistakes.

Otis's longtime companion Jake is a former show champion and partner in the Way of the Paw technique. Jake is glad that Otis may have found a worthy student and successor.

• Otis Fielding (Adult / Knowledge / Aquarius / Unemployed):

  Otis's longtime companion Jake is a former show champion and partner in the Way of the Paw technique. Jake is glad that Otis may have found a worthy student and successor.

• Jake Fielding (Adult / Aries / Unemployed):

  Jake has been with Otis for over ten years, and is utterly devoted to his master.

Amaya has lived in Garden Heights for as long as Alice Whitt. She and Alice are the best of friends. Amaya's dog Roscoe is friendly and playful, but very hyper. Amaya is always looking for romantic fun with no lasting attachments.

• Amaya Flores (Adult / Romance / Sagittarius / Unemployed):

  Amaya is looking for romance, but only with someone who loves dogs as much as her! She is also best friends with Alice Whitt, and has been trying to help her out as much as possible.

• Roscoe Flores (Adult / Aquarius / Unemployed):

  Roscoe is a very friendly dog that likes to play with Amaya, or any other stranger that comes along.

Coach Grinder and his dog Meat might seem content to be left alone, but Coach is actually loads of fun at parties and Meat is surprisingly friendly with people who get to know him.

• Coach Grinder (Adult / Popularity / Scorpio / Unemployed):

  An ex-military man, Coach Grinder believes anything that can sound good delivered at under eighty-five decibels isn't really worth saying. Surprisingly, Coach does have a sensitive side and a real soft spot for his dog.

• Meat Grinder (Adult / Gemini / Unemployed):

  Meat may have suffered some hearing loss because of his owner's no-nonsense and unsubtle communication style, but the two are undeniably close.

Thomas has secretly been in love with Alice for years, but he is too shy to let her know his true feelings. When Alice unexpectedly moves back to Garden Heights, Thomas wonders if he has been given another chance to let her know how he really feels. Thomas yearns to be a police officer but feels he is not qualified. Perhaps his timidity and shyness will crumble when he finds his courage by helping Alice as much as he can.

• Thomas Jones (Adult / Family / Cancer / Unemployed):

  Thomas is secretly in love with Alice. He is trying to summon the courage to tell her how he truly feels, but in the meantime he does everything he can to help her out.

• Lucy Jones (Adult / Pisces / Unemployed):

  Lucy tries to get Thomas to come out of his shell, but the best she can do is get him to take her on longer walks sometimes.

Richard Martin is a retired dog show judge. After twenty years on the Sims Regional Pet Show circuit he decided to retire and buy a house in the community he grew to know and love. His dog Maggie is his pride and joy.

• Richard Martin (Adult / Knowledge / Virgo / Unemployed):

  Richard Martin is a retired dog show judge. After twenty years on the Sims Regional Pet Show (SRPS) circuit he has decided to retire and buy a house in a community he came to appreciate and love. His dog Maggie is his pride and joy.

• Maggie Martin (Adult / Aries / Unemployed):

  Maggie has been with Richard for five years and is a loyal companion.

Brock and Reece are common street thugs who work for Diana DeBore as henchmen for hire. Brock is the muscle, while Reece is the brain. Brock is a victim of circumstance who took the only job he could find, working with Reece. Brock may look tough but is secretly quite the softie, especially when it comes to pets.

• Reece Mustella (Adult / Fortune / Scorpio / Unemployed):

  Reece has been trying to make a big 'score' for years. He hopes that his relationship with the rich and ruthless Diana DeBore will pay off handsomely.

• Brock Thornton (Adult / Popularity / Aquarius / Unemployed):

  Brock is a simple man. After losing his job as a warehouse loader he found himself on the streets where he met Reece Mustella. Desperate to have a job, he became the 'muscle' for Reece and Diana DeBore. Brock wants to quit the life he has made and make up for his misdeeds.

• Indie Thornton (Adult / Aquarius / Unemployed):

  Indie was found wandering on the street by Brock, who brought her to his house and nursed her back to health.

Alice Whitt has inherited her grandparents' house. Recently she's moved back to Garden Heights to take ownership of the property, but money problems have put her on the verge of financial ruin. A starving artist, she hasn't been able to make ends meet every month, but she is determined to make a better life for herself and her dog Sam.

• Alice Whitt (Adult / Popularity / Aries / Unemployed):

  Alice Whitt has been living in the house her grandparents built all of her life, but recently money problems have put her on the verge of financial ruin. She is determined to make a better life for herself and her dog Sam.

• Sam Whitt (Adult / Aries / Unemployed):

  Sam is a good dog with a bad behavior problem. He has the heart of a true champion within him.

This house has been abandoned for years.

Deceased philanthropist Janice Bartholomew bequeathed her entire estate to Garden Hights for the construction of a world-class pet show park.
Bartholomew Greens is the premier destination for anyone who loves dogs and is serious about training.

Local, friendly, and wellstocked, the Cafe Grounds has what your Sim needs. Come on down for all the caffeinated beverages you know you're thirsting for!

Community figure and occasional captain of industry Diana DeBore has hand-picked a collection of the world's finest pet foods, clothing and lifestyle accessories for her beloved Poodle, Precious DeBore. Always one to share her good fortune, Diana has granted the dog-loving public of Garden Heights access to these select brands at rock-bottom prices.

Precious wasn't content with her hundred-acre estate to roam around in, so Diana DeBore bough this formerly abandoned dirt lot and covered it in higher-grade dirt and the most luxurious grass money could buy. A few months later, Diana added a vending machine and started turning a profit.

This retro-style diner is the place for a quick bite to eat! Enjoy our pet-friendly atmosphere either inside or out on the deck. You'll never have to split the check at Simoleon Diner!

Some of the last truly public land in Garden Heights, Strongheart Park is a great place to meet friends, play with your pets, or just relax and get away from worries at home.

At the Show Park, professional pet trainers can show off their skills and their animals, and aspiring trainers can pick up information and tips. All levels of pet training expertise and pets are welcome at the Show Park.

By special arrangement with Diana DeBore, this exceptional pet training facility is now available to all Garden Heights residents. If you want to train your pet up to show quality or just make sure they get enough exercise and balance training, this is the place to be.

Welcome to the Vista Strip Mall! Here you can shop for clothes, groceries and video games, or lounge in one of our outdoor patio areas and then browse at your leisure!