Tiny Bookshop: How to Feed and Adopt the Dog

Tiny Bookshop is the coziest game on Steam right now. And guess what? It allows you to adopt a cute doggo and keep him as your pet, right beside your bookshop.

Adopting him comes with one charming perk: You will earn 2 bonus coins every time you successfully recommend a book to a customer. Of course, he also adds +3 coins to your daily expenses. Give him a tasty treat, and he’ll be ready for adoption. Here’s how you can feed the stray dog and turn him into your loyal companion in Tiny Bookshop.

You will be able to adopt the dog at the Waterfront, the game’s very first location. Below is the list of all challenges in the same location. Complete them to unlock “Feed the Stray” and “Adopt the Stray” challenges:

#1 Ahoy Matey

Right after Tilde introduces herself, she will ask you to meet Walter, one of the local fishers. He is on your left, sitting by the stairs at the waterfront. Click on him to introduce yourself to complete this challenge.

#2 Show Off Your Catch

Walter will show you some items for sale, but don’t purchase anything yet. Keep talking to him, and he will give you a new challenge: Sell 20 books to the local sailors. He will also share a valuable tip: His sailor friends are big fans of Travel and Classic novels.

Be sure to stock up on more books from those two genres. This way, you can sell twenty books fast and complete the second challenge.

Note: Track your progress in the Waterfront page in your diary (under the Stamps bookmark) or keep an eye on the mission progress on the top-left corner of the screen.

#3 Ship Happens

Once you finish the second challenge, speak to Walter to unlock the third challenge: Equip your bookshop with three items labeled Maritime. Completing this will grant you access to the Fish Market, which is open every Wednesday. Walter will give you the first item, a Life Buoy, for free.

Buy the remaining two items from him by clicking on him. I bought the Square Buoy and Lobster Buoy from Walter, although you might find different items for sale.

On Wednesday, before your day begins, click on the wrench icon on the lower-left corner of the screen to customize your bookshop.

Drag and drop three maritime items to equip them to your bookshop. Click on the Confirm button on the lower right corner of the screen.

On Wednesdays, the Waterfront Square bustles with activity. The busy fish market draws in more visitors, bringing extra customers to your bookshop. Talk to Walter to complete the third challenge.

#4 Feed the Stray

Walter asks whether you have a name for your bookshop yet. Choose one of the three options to keep the conversation going. I chose “Doesn’t have one” and he gave a very nice name – Bookstonia!

Walter shows his special offers. Purchase the Raw Fish for 12 coins.

He tells you to share the fish with the stray over their, unlocking the fourth challenge – throw the dog a treat.

You can find the dog on your extreme right side, near the fish seller. Click on him and choose “Yes Buddy this is for you” to feed him the raw fish.

#5 Adopt the Stray

At the end of the day, you’ll run into the adorable dog once more. Choose “Yes” when the game asks if you want to take him home.

And just like that, you have adopted a cute dog that provides a nice little perk when equipped while customizing your bookshop. Don’t forget to give him a name from the three choices. I chose Bailey. What about you?