1.0.8

Desktop Pet — macOS Installation Guide

Welcome! This is a short, step-by-step guide for installing Desktop Pet on your Mac. No technical background required — if you can drag a file into a folder, you can do this.

System requirements

• macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later
• Works on both Apple Silicon (M1 / M2 / M3 / M4) and Intel Macs — the DMG is a universal binary, so the same file works on either.

1. Download the DMG

1. Go to the Releases page on GitHub.
2. Find the latest release at the top of the page.
3. Scroll down to the Assets section under that release. You'll see a list of files.
4. Click the file that ends in .dmg (for example, Desktop-Pet-1.0.2-universal.dmg) to download it. It will land in your Downloads folder.

2. Open the DMG

Double-click the downloaded .dmg file. A small window pops up showing two icons:

• The Desktop Pet app on the left
• A shortcut to your Applications folder on the right

3. Drag the app to the Applications folder

Click and hold the Desktop Pet icon, then drag it onto the Applications shortcut in the same window. Let go — macOS will copy the app over.

This is the standard way to install Mac apps. They all live in /Applications, which makes them easy to find later (and lets macOS keep them updated and tidy).

4. Eject the DMG

The DMG is just a temporary "virtual disk" used to deliver the app. Once the app is in Applications, you can eject the DMG:

• In Finder, look for the Desktop Pet disk in the sidebar (under Locations).
• Right-click it and choose Eject (or drag it to the Trash).

You can also delete the downloaded .dmg file from your Downloads folder — you don't need it anymore.

5. Launch the app

Open Desktop Pet from any of these places:

• Launchpad (the rocket icon in the Dock) → click Desktop Pet
• Finder → Applications → double-click Desktop Pet
• Spotlight (⌘ + Space) → type "Desktop Pet" → press Return

Your pet should appear at the bottom of the screen. To control it, click the 🐾 icon in the menu bar at the top-right of your screen.

First-launch security note

Desktop Pet is signed with an Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple, so it should open with a clean double-click on modern macOS.

On some older macOS versions you may see a one-time confirmation: "Desktop Pet is an app downloaded from the Internet. Are you sure you want to open it?" — that's perfectly normal. Just click Open. You won't be asked again.

The first time you run it, macOS may also ask for Screen Recording or Accessibility permission so the pet can float over other windows. Allow it if prompted.

Uninstalling

To remove Desktop Pet:

1. Open Finder → Applications.
2. Drag Desktop Pet to the Trash (or right-click → Move to Trash).
3. Empty the Trash if you like.

That's it — no leftovers, no uninstaller required.

Troubleshooting

"Desktop Pet can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software"

This shouldn't happen because the app is notarized, but if it does (for example, on a very old macOS version, or if Gatekeeper is being cautious):

1. In Finder → Applications, right-click (or Control-click) on Desktop Pet.
2. Choose Open from the menu.
3. In the confirmation dialog, click Open again.

After doing this once, the app will open normally from then on.

---

問題回報 / Report Issues

Found a bug or have a suggestion? Please open an issue on GitHub:

👉 github.com/frankfu0714-cyber/desktop-pet/issues

Maintained by @frankfu0714-cyber. Thanks for trying Desktop Pet! 🐾

1.0.7

Desktop Pet — macOS Installation Guide

Welcome! This is a short, step-by-step guide for installing Desktop Pet on your Mac. No technical background required — if you can drag a file into a folder, you can do this.

System requirements

• macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later
• Works on both Apple Silicon (M1 / M2 / M3 / M4) and Intel Macs — the DMG is a universal binary, so the same file works on either.

1. Download the DMG

1. Go to the Releases page on GitHub.
2. Find the latest release at the top of the page.
3. Scroll down to the Assets section under that release. You'll see a list of files.
4. Click the file that ends in .dmg (for example, Desktop-Pet-1.0.2-universal.dmg) to download it. It will land in your Downloads folder.

2. Open the DMG

Double-click the downloaded .dmg file. A small window pops up showing two icons:

• The Desktop Pet app on the left
• A shortcut to your Applications folder on the right

3. Drag the app to the Applications folder

Click and hold the Desktop Pet icon, then drag it onto the Applications shortcut in the same window. Let go — macOS will copy the app over.

This is the standard way to install Mac apps. They all live in /Applications, which makes them easy to find later (and lets macOS keep them updated and tidy).

4. Eject the DMG

The DMG is just a temporary "virtual disk" used to deliver the app. Once the app is in Applications, you can eject the DMG:

• In Finder, look for the Desktop Pet disk in the sidebar (under Locations).
• Right-click it and choose Eject (or drag it to the Trash).

You can also delete the downloaded .dmg file from your Downloads folder — you don't need it anymore.

5. Launch the app

Open Desktop Pet from any of these places:

• Launchpad (the rocket icon in the Dock) → click Desktop Pet
• Finder → Applications → double-click Desktop Pet
• Spotlight (⌘ + Space) → type "Desktop Pet" → press Return

Your pet should appear at the bottom of the screen. To control it, click the 🐾 icon in the menu bar at the top-right of your screen.

First-launch security note

Desktop Pet is signed with an Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple, so it should open with a clean double-click on modern macOS.

On some older macOS versions you may see a one-time confirmation: "Desktop Pet is an app downloaded from the Internet. Are you sure you want to open it?" — that's perfectly normal. Just click Open. You won't be asked again.

The first time you run it, macOS may also ask for Screen Recording or Accessibility permission so the pet can float over other windows. Allow it if prompted.

Uninstalling

To remove Desktop Pet:

1. Open Finder → Applications.
2. Drag Desktop Pet to the Trash (or right-click → Move to Trash).
3. Empty the Trash if you like.

That's it — no leftovers, no uninstaller required.

Troubleshooting

"Desktop Pet can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software"

This shouldn't happen because the app is notarized, but if it does (for example, on a very old macOS version, or if Gatekeeper is being cautious):

1. In Finder → Applications, right-click (or Control-click) on Desktop Pet.
2. Choose Open from the menu.
3. In the confirmation dialog, click Open again.

After doing this once, the app will open normally from then on.

---

問題回報 / Report Issues

Found a bug or have a suggestion? Please open an issue on GitHub:

👉 github.com/frankfu0714-cyber/desktop-pet/issues

Maintained by @frankfu0714-cyber. Thanks for trying Desktop Pet! 🐾

1.0.6

Desktop Pet — macOS Installation Guide

Welcome! This is a short, step-by-step guide for installing Desktop Pet on your Mac. No technical background required — if you can drag a file into a folder, you can do this.

System requirements

• macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later
• Works on both Apple Silicon (M1 / M2 / M3 / M4) and Intel Macs — the DMG is a universal binary, so the same file works on either.

1. Download the DMG

1. Go to the Releases page on GitHub.
2. Find the latest release at the top of the page.
3. Scroll down to the Assets section under that release. You'll see a list of files.
4. Click the file that ends in .dmg (for example, Desktop-Pet-1.0.2-universal.dmg) to download it. It will land in your Downloads folder.

2. Open the DMG

Double-click the downloaded .dmg file. A small window pops up showing two icons:

• The Desktop Pet app on the left
• A shortcut to your Applications folder on the right

3. Drag the app to the Applications folder

Click and hold the Desktop Pet icon, then drag it onto the Applications shortcut in the same window. Let go — macOS will copy the app over.

This is the standard way to install Mac apps. They all live in /Applications, which makes them easy to find later (and lets macOS keep them updated and tidy).

4. Eject the DMG

The DMG is just a temporary "virtual disk" used to deliver the app. Once the app is in Applications, you can eject the DMG:

• In Finder, look for the Desktop Pet disk in the sidebar (under Locations).
• Right-click it and choose Eject (or drag it to the Trash).

You can also delete the downloaded .dmg file from your Downloads folder — you don't need it anymore.

5. Launch the app

Open Desktop Pet from any of these places:

• Launchpad (the rocket icon in the Dock) → click Desktop Pet
• Finder → Applications → double-click Desktop Pet
• Spotlight (⌘ + Space) → type "Desktop Pet" → press Return

Your pet should appear at the bottom of the screen. To control it, click the 🐾 icon in the menu bar at the top-right of your screen.

First-launch security note

Desktop Pet is signed with an Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple, so it should open with a clean double-click on modern macOS.

On some older macOS versions you may see a one-time confirmation: "Desktop Pet is an app downloaded from the Internet. Are you sure you want to open it?" — that's perfectly normal. Just click Open. You won't be asked again.

The first time you run it, macOS may also ask for Screen Recording or Accessibility permission so the pet can float over other windows. Allow it if prompted.

Uninstalling

To remove Desktop Pet:

1. Open Finder → Applications.
2. Drag Desktop Pet to the Trash (or right-click → Move to Trash).
3. Empty the Trash if you like.

That's it — no leftovers, no uninstaller required.

Troubleshooting

"Desktop Pet can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software"

This shouldn't happen because the app is notarized, but if it does (for example, on a very old macOS version, or if Gatekeeper is being cautious):

1. In Finder → Applications, right-click (or Control-click) on Desktop Pet.
2. Choose Open from the menu.
3. In the confirmation dialog, click Open again.

After doing this once, the app will open normally from then on.

---

問題回報 / Report Issues

Found a bug or have a suggestion? Please open an issue on GitHub:

👉 github.com/frankfu0714-cyber/desktop-pet/issues

Maintained by @frankfu0714-cyber. Thanks for trying Desktop Pet! 🐾

1.0.5

Desktop Pet — macOS Installation Guide

Welcome! This is a short, step-by-step guide for installing Desktop Pet on your Mac. No technical background required — if you can drag a file into a folder, you can do this.

System requirements

• macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later
• Works on both Apple Silicon (M1 / M2 / M3 / M4) and Intel Macs — the DMG is a universal binary, so the same file works on either.

1. Download the DMG

1. Go to the Releases page on GitHub.
2. Find the latest release at the top of the page.
3. Scroll down to the Assets section under that release. You'll see a list of files.
4. Click the file that ends in .dmg (for example, Desktop-Pet-1.0.2-universal.dmg) to download it. It will land in your Downloads folder.

2. Open the DMG

Double-click the downloaded .dmg file. A small window pops up showing two icons:

• The Desktop Pet app on the left
• A shortcut to your Applications folder on the right

3. Drag the app to the Applications folder

Click and hold the Desktop Pet icon, then drag it onto the Applications shortcut in the same window. Let go — macOS will copy the app over.

This is the standard way to install Mac apps. They all live in /Applications, which makes them easy to find later (and lets macOS keep them updated and tidy).

4. Eject the DMG

The DMG is just a temporary "virtual disk" used to deliver the app. Once the app is in Applications, you can eject the DMG:

• In Finder, look for the Desktop Pet disk in the sidebar (under Locations).
• Right-click it and choose Eject (or drag it to the Trash).

You can also delete the downloaded .dmg file from your Downloads folder — you don't need it anymore.

5. Launch the app

Open Desktop Pet from any of these places:

• Launchpad (the rocket icon in the Dock) → click Desktop Pet
• Finder → Applications → double-click Desktop Pet
• Spotlight (⌘ + Space) → type "Desktop Pet" → press Return

Your pet should appear at the bottom of the screen. To control it, click the 🐾 icon in the menu bar at the top-right of your screen.

First-launch security note

Desktop Pet is signed with an Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple, so it should open with a clean double-click on modern macOS.

On some older macOS versions you may see a one-time confirmation: "Desktop Pet is an app downloaded from the Internet. Are you sure you want to open it?" — that's perfectly normal. Just click Open. You won't be asked again.

The first time you run it, macOS may also ask for Screen Recording or Accessibility permission so the pet can float over other windows. Allow it if prompted.

Uninstalling

To remove Desktop Pet:

1. Open Finder → Applications.
2. Drag Desktop Pet to the Trash (or right-click → Move to Trash).
3. Empty the Trash if you like.

That's it — no leftovers, no uninstaller required.

Troubleshooting

"Desktop Pet can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software"

This shouldn't happen because the app is notarized, but if it does (for example, on a very old macOS version, or if Gatekeeper is being cautious):

1. In Finder → Applications, right-click (or Control-click) on Desktop Pet.
2. Choose Open from the menu.
3. In the confirmation dialog, click Open again.

After doing this once, the app will open normally from then on.

---

問題回報 / Report Issues

Found a bug or have a suggestion? Please open an issue on GitHub:

👉 github.com/frankfu0714-cyber/desktop-pet/issues

Maintained by @frankfu0714-cyber. Thanks for trying Desktop Pet! 🐾

1.0.4

Desktop Pet — macOS Installation Guide

Welcome! This is a short, step-by-step guide for installing Desktop Pet on your Mac. No technical background required — if you can drag a file into a folder, you can do this.

System requirements

• macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later
• Works on both Apple Silicon (M1 / M2 / M3 / M4) and Intel Macs — the DMG is a universal binary, so the same file works on either.

1. Download the DMG

1. Go to the Releases page on GitHub.
2. Find the latest release at the top of the page.
3. Scroll down to the Assets section under that release. You'll see a list of files.
4. Click the file that ends in .dmg (for example, Desktop-Pet-1.0.2-universal.dmg) to download it. It will land in your Downloads folder.

2. Open the DMG

Double-click the downloaded .dmg file. A small window pops up showing two icons:

• The Desktop Pet app on the left
• A shortcut to your Applications folder on the right

3. Drag the app to the Applications folder

Click and hold the Desktop Pet icon, then drag it onto the Applications shortcut in the same window. Let go — macOS will copy the app over.

This is the standard way to install Mac apps. They all live in /Applications, which makes them easy to find later (and lets macOS keep them updated and tidy).

4. Eject the DMG

The DMG is just a temporary "virtual disk" used to deliver the app. Once the app is in Applications, you can eject the DMG:

• In Finder, look for the Desktop Pet disk in the sidebar (under Locations).
• Right-click it and choose Eject (or drag it to the Trash).

You can also delete the downloaded .dmg file from your Downloads folder — you don't need it anymore.

5. Launch the app

Open Desktop Pet from any of these places:

• Launchpad (the rocket icon in the Dock) → click Desktop Pet
• Finder → Applications → double-click Desktop Pet
• Spotlight (⌘ + Space) → type "Desktop Pet" → press Return

Your pet should appear at the bottom of the screen. To control it, click the 🐾 icon in the menu bar at the top-right of your screen.

First-launch security note

Desktop Pet is signed with an Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple, so it should open with a clean double-click on modern macOS.

On some older macOS versions you may see a one-time confirmation: "Desktop Pet is an app downloaded from the Internet. Are you sure you want to open it?" — that's perfectly normal. Just click Open. You won't be asked again.

The first time you run it, macOS may also ask for Screen Recording or Accessibility permission so the pet can float over other windows. Allow it if prompted.

Uninstalling

To remove Desktop Pet:

1. Open Finder → Applications.
2. Drag Desktop Pet to the Trash (or right-click → Move to Trash).
3. Empty the Trash if you like.

That's it — no leftovers, no uninstaller required.

Troubleshooting

"Desktop Pet can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software"

This shouldn't happen because the app is notarized, but if it does (for example, on a very old macOS version, or if Gatekeeper is being cautious):

1. In Finder → Applications, right-click (or Control-click) on Desktop Pet.
2. Choose Open from the menu.
3. In the confirmation dialog, click Open again.

After doing this once, the app will open normally from then on.

---

問題回報 / Report Issues

Found a bug or have a suggestion? Please open an issue on GitHub:

👉 github.com/frankfu0714-cyber/desktop-pet/issues

Maintained by @frankfu0714-cyber. Thanks for trying Desktop Pet! 🐾

1.0.3

Desktop Pet — macOS Installation Guide

Welcome! This is a short, step-by-step guide for installing Desktop Pet on your Mac. No technical background required — if you can drag a file into a folder, you can do this.

System requirements

• macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later
• Works on both Apple Silicon (M1 / M2 / M3 / M4) and Intel Macs — the DMG is a universal binary, so the same file works on either.

1. Download the DMG

1. Go to the Releases page on GitHub.
2. Find the latest release at the top of the page.
3. Scroll down to the Assets section under that release. You'll see a list of files.
4. Click the file that ends in .dmg (for example, Desktop-Pet-1.0.2-universal.dmg) to download it. It will land in your Downloads folder.

2. Open the DMG

Double-click the downloaded .dmg file. A small window pops up showing two icons:

• The Desktop Pet app on the left
• A shortcut to your Applications folder on the right

3. Drag the app to the Applications folder

Click and hold the Desktop Pet icon, then drag it onto the Applications shortcut in the same window. Let go — macOS will copy the app over.

This is the standard way to install Mac apps. They all live in /Applications, which makes them easy to find later (and lets macOS keep them updated and tidy).

4. Eject the DMG

The DMG is just a temporary "virtual disk" used to deliver the app. Once the app is in Applications, you can eject the DMG:

• In Finder, look for the Desktop Pet disk in the sidebar (under Locations).
• Right-click it and choose Eject (or drag it to the Trash).

You can also delete the downloaded .dmg file from your Downloads folder — you don't need it anymore.

5. Launch the app

Open Desktop Pet from any of these places:

• Launchpad (the rocket icon in the Dock) → click Desktop Pet
• Finder → Applications → double-click Desktop Pet
• Spotlight (⌘ + Space) → type "Desktop Pet" → press Return

Your pet should appear at the bottom of the screen. To control it, click the 🐾 icon in the menu bar at the top-right of your screen.

First-launch security note

Desktop Pet is signed with an Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple, so it should open with a clean double-click on modern macOS.

On some older macOS versions you may see a one-time confirmation: "Desktop Pet is an app downloaded from the Internet. Are you sure you want to open it?" — that's perfectly normal. Just click Open. You won't be asked again.

The first time you run it, macOS may also ask for Screen Recording or Accessibility permission so the pet can float over other windows. Allow it if prompted.

Uninstalling

To remove Desktop Pet:

1. Open Finder → Applications.
2. Drag Desktop Pet to the Trash (or right-click → Move to Trash).
3. Empty the Trash if you like.

That's it — no leftovers, no uninstaller required.

Troubleshooting

"Desktop Pet can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software"

This shouldn't happen because the app is notarized, but if it does (for example, on a very old macOS version, or if Gatekeeper is being cautious):

1. In Finder → Applications, right-click (or Control-click) on Desktop Pet.
2. Choose Open from the menu.
3. In the confirmation dialog, click Open again.

After doing this once, the app will open normally from then on.

---

問題回報 / Report Issues

Found a bug or have a suggestion? Please open an issue on GitHub:

👉 github.com/frankfu0714-cyber/desktop-pet/issues

Maintained by @frankfu0714-cyber. Thanks for trying Desktop Pet! 🐾

1.0.2

Desktop Pet — macOS Installation Guide

Welcome! This is a short, step-by-step guide for installing Desktop Pet on your Mac. No technical background required — if you can drag a file into a folder, you can do this.

System requirements

• macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later
• Works on both Apple Silicon (M1 / M2 / M3 / M4) and Intel Macs — the DMG is a universal binary, so the same file works on either.

1. Download the DMG

1. Go to the Releases page on GitHub.
2. Find the latest release at the top of the page.
3. Scroll down to the Assets section under that release. You'll see a list of files.
4. Click the file that ends in .dmg (for example, Desktop-Pet-1.0.2-universal.dmg) to download it. It will land in your Downloads folder.

2. Open the DMG

Double-click the downloaded .dmg file. A small window pops up showing two icons:

• The Desktop Pet app on the left
• A shortcut to your Applications folder on the right

3. Drag the app to the Applications folder

Click and hold the Desktop Pet icon, then drag it onto the Applications shortcut in the same window. Let go — macOS will copy the app over.

This is the standard way to install Mac apps. They all live in /Applications, which makes them easy to find later (and lets macOS keep them updated and tidy).

4. Eject the DMG

The DMG is just a temporary "virtual disk" used to deliver the app. Once the app is in Applications, you can eject the DMG:

• In Finder, look for the Desktop Pet disk in the sidebar (under Locations).
• Right-click it and choose Eject (or drag it to the Trash).

You can also delete the downloaded .dmg file from your Downloads folder — you don't need it anymore.

5. Launch the app

Open Desktop Pet from any of these places:

• Launchpad (the rocket icon in the Dock) → click Desktop Pet
• Finder → Applications → double-click Desktop Pet
• Spotlight (⌘ + Space) → type "Desktop Pet" → press Return

Your pet should appear at the bottom of the screen. To control it, click the 🐾 icon in the menu bar at the top-right of your screen.

First-launch security note

Desktop Pet is signed with an Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple, so it should open with a clean double-click on modern macOS.

On some older macOS versions you may see a one-time confirmation: "Desktop Pet is an app downloaded from the Internet. Are you sure you want to open it?" — that's perfectly normal. Just click Open. You won't be asked again.

The first time you run it, macOS may also ask for Screen Recording or Accessibility permission so the pet can float over other windows. Allow it if prompted.

Uninstalling

To remove Desktop Pet:

1. Open Finder → Applications.
2. Drag Desktop Pet to the Trash (or right-click → Move to Trash).
3. Empty the Trash if you like.

That's it — no leftovers, no uninstaller required.

Troubleshooting

"Desktop Pet can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software"

This shouldn't happen because the app is notarized, but if it does (for example, on a very old macOS version, or if Gatekeeper is being cautious):

1. In Finder → Applications, right-click (or Control-click) on Desktop Pet.
2. Choose Open from the menu.
3. In the confirmation dialog, click Open again.

After doing this once, the app will open normally from then on.

---

問題回報 / Report Issues

Found a bug or have a suggestion? Please open an issue on GitHub:

👉 github.com/frankfu0714-cyber/desktop-pet/issues

Maintained by @frankfu0714-cyber. Thanks for trying Desktop Pet! 🐾

1.0.0

A cute desktop pet for Mac and Windows: a black-and-white cat, a Shiba, and a husky that live on your screen, walk around, nap, eat, and can be picked up.

Download

• Mac (Apple Silicon): Desktop-Pet-1.0.0-arm64.dmg
• • Windows: Desktop-Pet-Setup-1.0.0.exe

First time you open it

This app is free and not signed with a paid certificate, so your computer shows a one-time safety warning:

• Mac: right-click the app and choose Open (or System Settings > Privacy & Security > Open Anyway).
• • Windows: on the blue SmartScreen popup click More info, then Run anyway.

How to use

• Mac: click the paw in the top menu bar. Windows: click the cat icon in the system tray (bottom-right).
• • From that menu: switch pet (Cat / Shiba / Husky), Drop food, or Quit.
• • Drag a pet to carry it, click it for a happy hop, and leave it alone to watch it sleep.