How do I update?
Go to Android Market and search for "Furdiburb" or "pub:Sheado.net" which is case-sensitive. Or click on this market link.

The app won't start. What's going on?
This seems to be related to an Android bug. Unfortunately, it is out of our control at the moment. The best way to resolve this issue is to un-install and then re-install Furdiburb.

Aaaah! I updated and my pet reset back to an egg!
Unfortunately, for some older devices running Android 1.5 this can happen. You may also experience force closing. The only solution to this issue is to uninstall and reinstall the app. The reason for this problem is that Android^TM is removing support for a feature our app depended upon. In order to stay up to date with the latest Android^TM devices, we removed our dependency on this feature, which in turn caused this problem on older devices that were not designed to handle such a transition properly. We apologize for this inconvenience.

Golden Poop - Problems Buying
Thank you for purchasing Golden Poops! It might take a few minutes for your purchase to complete. To help the transaction complete quickly please make sure of the following:

• You have a good Internet connection.
• Your device isn't running low on space.

If that doesn't help and you still haven't received your poops within 5 minutes, then please contact us at pet@sheado.net so we can help you out.
Golden Poop - No buy button
Sorry about that! Android devices running versions lower than 2.2 cannot make purchases. Sorry about the inconvenience - keep an eye out for those daily Golden Poops. And remember - Golden Poops are for luxurious items - you will still be able to progress through the game without needing them.
Golden Poop - Preventing My Kids From Buying Them
We recommend parents apply a PIN onto their Android Market account, so that their children must bring the Android device to their parents (so they can type the PIN in) when they would like to purchase an item. Here's how to do this:
To set a PIN code for purchases:

• Open Android Market
• Press Menu and then touch Settings
• Touch "Set or change PIN"
• Enter a PIN code, and touch OK
• Re-enter your PIN to confirm
• Check the box for "Use PIN for purchases"

Now, whenever you try to purchase an app or book, rent a movie, or make an in-app purchase, you'll be prompted to enter your PIN code before you can complete your purchase. More info can be found at the Android Market help site.

I want to report an issue
If the app force-closes and gives you an option to "send bug report", please select that button. This will send detailed information to us about what went wrong. Otherwise, please email us at pet@sheado.net with the type of phone you have.

How do I give him a shower?
We're keeping that secret. Figuring it out is part of the fun (we hope =) Make sure you do all the steps (showering, scrubbing, and then drying) in the given order or else he'll get dirty again real quick. Everything you need is in Furdiburb's environment.

• Aloe vera is good for the skin.
• To dry the answer is in the sky.
• Make sure to bathe him in the following order: shower, scrub, then dry.

He's sick! How can I make him better?
Visit Tokori's apothecary in Boomy Woods in order to get medicinal potions. You must match the potion to his sickness, otherwise the potions will not cure him.

How do I fish?
There are 39 types of things that are swimming, hiding, or resting on the ocean floor. Can you find them all??

1. Crabidab's shop carries new fishing mutations that wear off. Go check them out!
2. Drag Furdiburb onto Pizzicato Island. Press and hold on the island to zoom in.
3. Make sure to apply the fishing potion. You can use food as bait by dragging the item to him. Note - while Furdiburb has the fishing mutation, you cannot feed him unless you remove this specific mutation! Try using a renewal potion from Crabidab's shop.
4. Once the bait is on his antenna, he will swing it around, winding up for the throw. Click on him to cast into the water.
5. Wait until the line wiggles back and forth. When it does, click on Furdiburb. Tip - keep Furdiburb very still so the line wiggle is obvious.
6. Once he reels the item in, click on Furdiburb, not the item. It will automatically go into the inventory. If your hook comes back empty, that means your fish got away. =(
7. To exit the island, click the swirly greenish icon on the upper-right corner.

How do I work The Factory?
Drag a cloud to the glass ball in the center, drop 3 objects into the 3 cylinders, press the left red button. For recipes, visit our Furdiburb fan page.

How do I earn money?
The Star Sisters can help you earn money (or credits) and possibly something special. Here's a hint: Look at the bottle with the statues, then visit Tokori the owl for help. Another way to earn money is by using The Factory and any three items (especially flowers).

How do I travel?
First, make sure that Furdiburb is completely hatched. You can press and hold on the brown left or right arrow-shaped signs. You may also travel by dragging the ground from right to left or left to right with a big swipe. Please note the swipe must occur on the earth (not the sky) or else it will not work.

How do I enter buildings or go on the island?
Press and hold on the door of the building or on the island.

How do I get off the island or out of the hole?
Island: Press on the swirly greenish icon at the top right of the scene. Hole: Look for the arrow to press.

He's taking forever to hatch!! I can't wait @_@
You can speed up the hatching process, but you gotta figure out how to use the scenery! Chicken Mama will give you hints so visit her periodically.

How do I feed Furdiburb?
"As you can see, I have no arms - I cannot feed myself. Would you kindly grow me some fruit? Plants must be watered before it will bear food. Drag a cloud from the sky over a sprout and watch it grow. Afterwards, drag the food to me to feed me."

Lasers? Grids? Inventory? Huh!?
Press and hold on the food, poop, or potion to store it for later. To access your inventory just press and hold on Furdiburb. You can then select a stored item by pressing on it.

Furdiburb's sleeping and I can't play with him =(
Yes you can! Here's a hint: knock knock knock!

How do I decorate his hut?
Enter his hut by pressing and holding on the door. Then, either press and hold on the bed, picture, lamp, rug, or plant to choose other furniture.

How do I play the music game?
Stick a relic into the left receptacle, listen to the tune that plays, and try to repeat the tune by inputting notes from left to right. Press the "play" button to check your answers until you get it right. Repeat!

What's Furdiburb's story?
Furdiburb - the alien virtual pet: "Hi! I'm Furdiburb from the planet Gliese 581 B. While on vacation to Earth, my parents forgot me and left me behind. Will you take care of me so that I may return back to my planet when I'm old enough? Take good care of me, and I will grow faster. Neglect me, and I will be a sad, sad Furdiburb."

What is Chicken Mama for?
Chicken Mama helps with the hatching process. Toss her around the screen to cause her to fly - if you throw her off screen, don't worry she'll still be there when you come back. If you fed her to Furdiburb, she is GONE FOREVER!... J/K! You can bring her back using The Factory. Speak to Tokori, Crabidab, and Veroosh for a chicken revival recipe.

Furdiburb just isn't growing up!
In the Lite version, after he hatches, Furdiburb will grow twice, and that is as big as he gets. We are planning to put the rest of his growth stages into the full version, which we are currently working on.

Where's the full version?
Furdiburb is under development and is not complete, so there currently is no full version. In the meantime, enjoy the free version as we will constantly be updating it until we feel we've had enough content to release the full version.

Why aren't you guys updating???
We are always working on the next update. Please keep in mind that we are two developers and an artist working as much as we can. We wish we were robots and wouldn't require sleep but unfortunately, we're human. =) Visit our blog to read about our current progress! We always make blog posts when we roll out a new update, as well as in between updates to let you know what's coming up - please check it out!

How can I support Furdiburb?
Please purchase golden poops that are available in the game! There are also free ways to give support:

• Let the world know how much you love him! 
• Become a fan of Furdiburb on Facebook. Learn tips and tricks from other Furdiburbians!
• Follow us on Twitter if Facebook isn't your thing.

You can also support us by checking out Furdiburb stuff, like mugs and t-shirts, at our shop. If you do have an interest in photography and media, check out our Time-lapse and Stop-motion apps, which come in free and full versions. Thank you!!!


Umm... I need more assistance please!
We recommend you to figure things out on your own, but if necessary, you may visit the Furdiburb Fan Page and ask questions. Be polite! Or, you may contact us at: pet@sheado.net.