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. She may be forced to move if she doesn't come up with the simoleons to pay her taxes. Her friends Amaya and Thomas are there to help, but ultimately Alice must find a way to save her house!
Garden Heights is a neighborhood shipped with The Sims Pet Stories, where Alice's Best in Show story takes place. The town is well known for its dog shows. The neighborhood enters free play mode once the player completed the storyline.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Otis' 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.
