If you’ve recently tried to trade pets in Grow a Garden! on Roblox and ran into the frustrating “Pet gifting is disabled” message, you’re not alone. Many players are currently unable to give or receive pets, and it’s causing confusion across the community. In this guide, we’ll break down exactly why pet trading was disabled, what you can still do in the meantime, and how to prepare for its return—without risking your account or your inventory.
What Happened to Pet Trading in Grow a Garden!?
Pet trading was temporarily disabled by the developers due to a pet duplication exploit. Hackers were using the pet gifting system to duplicate pets and flood the game’s economy with fake, unearned pets.
“Hey everyone, we are going to be disabling pet gifting temporarily while we fix an exploit/dupe bug. Sorry for the inconvenience.”
This move was necessary to protect the long-term health of the game. As a result, all gifting or direct pet trades have been paused until the issue is fully resolved.
Why This Affects You
If you’ve done any pet trades before the disabling, there’s a chance you may have unknowingly received a duped pet. The developers have confirmed a mass pet wipe is coming to clean up these illegitimate pets. Here’s why this matters:
- You may lose pets that were duplicated—even if you didn’t know.
- Any trades involving duped pets could impact both players involved.
- The developers are working to identify and remove all duplicated pets to restore balance.
So if you suddenly lose pets after a wipe, this may be the reason.
Can You Fix It Yourself?
No, you cannot manually fix the pet gifting issue. The problem is server-side, and only the developers can resolve it. Any video or script claiming to “fix” the issue is fake and possibly malicious. Avoid downloading any “dupe” hacks or so-called “fix” scripts. These can:
- Steal your Roblox account.
- Infect your computer with viruses.
- Get your account permanently banned or IP banned from Roblox.
Trying to exploit the system isn’t just dangerous—it’s part of the reason trading was disabled to begin with.
What You Can Still Do
While you can’t trade pets for now, there are a few workarounds and options:
1. Trade Fruits Instead
Fruit trading is still active in Grow a Garden!. You can trade items like Moon melons and other fruit-related resources with players.
2. Gift Eggs with Robux
If you really want to help a friend, you can gift premium eggs using Robux. This allows the recipient to hatch their own pets once trading is re-enabled.
3. Be Patient
The developer Jandel has confirmed that pet trading will return in the next few days after testing is complete:
“I’m going to try and add that back in the next couple days… Had to fix a pretty nasty bug but we think it’s patched now. Just testing.”
So, there’s no need to panic. The fix is already in motion.
How to Protect Your Account and Inventory
To avoid future problems like this:
- Never use or accept exploits.
- Don’t trade for rare pets unless you’re sure of their origin.
- Avoid downloading unauthorized scripts or hacks.
- Stay connected to the official Grow a Garden! Discord or social channels for updates.
The best thing you can do now is wait for the system to be re-enabled. Trading will return soon—hopefully more secure than ever.
The current pet trading shutdown in Grow a Garden! may be inconvenient, but it’s a necessary step to fix a serious issue affecting the game’s economy. While there’s no actual “fix” that players can apply themselves, staying informed and avoiding risky behavior will protect your account and your pets.
In the meantime, focus on fruit trading, gifting eggs through Robux, and preparing for the upcoming update. When pet trading returns, you’ll be ready—and safer from dupes and account bans.
If you’re looking for specific pets once trading is restored, make sure to connect with trusted players or communities that follow the rules. That way, you’ll enjoy the game without risking your progress.