Nintendo Celebrates National Love Your Pet Day with Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World on Nintendo 3DS

Nintendo Champions National Love Your Pet Day with Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World on Nintendo 3DS In celebration of National Love Your Pet Day, observed annually on February 20th, Nintendo spotlighted its beloved platformer Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World for the Nintendo 3DS.

The initiative underscores Nintendo's ongoing tradition of creatively engaging its player community by aligning gameplay content with real-world events. Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World, developed by Good-Feel and published by Nintendo, brings the vibrant world of Yoshi to the Nintendo 3DS handheld console.

Released in 2017, this expanded version of the Wii U’s Yoshi’s Woolly World includes exclusive stages featuring the canine companion Poochy and introduces new amiibo functionality.

The game’s unmistakable visual style, crafted from digital yarn and textiles, has continued to earn acclaim from fans and critics alike for its family-friendly appeal and inventive level design. To mark National Love Your Pet Day, Nintendo released a visually engaging infographic inspired by Poochy and Yoshi, offering 10 ways players can celebrate their pets.

By using these two iconic characters as ambassadors for the occasion, the company reinforces its longstanding commitment to promoting playfulness and companionship, both staples of the Yoshi franchise. Among the suggestions, Nintendo recommended giving pets extra attention, embarking on fun adventures, and treating them with special rewards.

Other ideas included taking pets on longer walks, allowing them to sleep in your bed (while suggesting that owners use their judgement regarding health and safety), and trying out new experiences together.

Additionally, fans were encouraged to perform a high five with their pets, consider pet adoption, match outfits with their animal friends, and even snap selfies to capture their bonds. A Nintendo spokesperson explained that "Poochy and Yoshi, with their lovable and playful natures, are perfect mascots to encourage families to appreciate the joys pets bring into our lives." Through in-game activities and community engagement, Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World serves as a platform for fostering positive connections—whether on-screen or with furry friends at home. Since its launch on the Nintendo 3DS, Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World has seen consistent success in the eShop and physical retail channels.

Its blend of accessible gameplay and charming aesthetics continues to attract new players and long-time fans of the Yoshi series.

Nintendo’s support for the title through themed events and cross-media promotions remains an effective strategy to keep its classic franchises top of mind. For more information about the game, including purchasing details via the Nintendo eShop, visit Nintendo’s official website or follow upcoming announcements through Nintendo Direct livestreams.

As Nintendo demonstrates, every day is an opportunity to share a little more love—whether it’s with Poochy, Yoshi, or your real-life pet.

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