CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Companion 🐕 (Neo/Forge)
Mechanics to avoid losing your pets, but don't break the vanilla feel
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Quick answer
Which Companion 🐕 (Neo/Forge) release should I use?
Companion 🐕 (Neo/Forge) [NeoForge 1.21.1] 6.2.2 targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server. All 1 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is Companion 🐕 (Neo/Forge) required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Companion 🐕 (Neo/Forge) [NeoForge 1.21.1] 6.2.2 need?
[NeoForge 1.21.1] 6.2.2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Kiwi 🥝 (Neo/Forge) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Companion 🐕 (Neo/Forge) without breaking your instance.
Built for Companion 🐕 (Neo/Forge) [NeoForge 1.21.1] 6.2.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use [NeoForge 1.21.1] 6.2.2. It targets 1.21.1 with NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
Install Kiwi 🥝 (Neo/Forge) first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether it belongs on the client. The project page does not say whether it belongs on the dedicated server.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside [NeoForge 1.21.1] 6.2.2. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Companion 🐕 (Neo/Forge) add?
This mod adds various mechanics to avoid losing your pets, to enhance game experience.
Features:
Pet will follow you when you teleport or enter a portal
Your leashed mobs will follow you when you enter a portal
Pet will be forced to teleport to you if it is about to be unloaded
Pet won't attack enemies if its health is lower than 20%
Pet will teleport to your back if its health is lower than 20%
Pet won't enter a portal unless it is close to you
Parrot won't dismount from your shoulder when you are floating on the water
Parrot won't dismount from your shoulder unless you jump in place
Sweeping Edge effect won't hurt your pets
Pet friendly fire game rule
All these features can be disabled or configured if you have installed Kiwi (Forge). Besides, in-game config UI is provided if you have installed Cloth Config (Forge)

Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Companion 🐕 (Neo/Forge) by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.1.2
1 loader build26.1.1
1 loader build26.1
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.20.1
2 loader builds1.20
1 loader build1.19.3
1 loader build1.19.2
1 loader build1.19.1
1 loader build1.19
1 loader build1.18.2
1 loader build1.18.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Companion 🐕 (Neo/Forge) versions and loaders
[NeoForge 1.21.1] 6.2.2
Companion-1.21.1-NeoForge-6.2.2.jar
26 Jun 2026
[NeoForge 26.1.X] 26.0.6
Companion-mc26.1-NeoForge-26.0.6.jar
26 Jun 2026
[NeoForge 26.1.X] 26.0.5
Companion-mc26.1-NeoForge-26.0.5.jar
7 Jun 2026
[Forge 1.20.1] 5.4.1
Companion-1.20.1-Forge-5.4.1.jar
5 Jun 2026
[NeoForge 1.21.1] 6.2.1
Companion-1.21.1-NeoForge-6.2.1.jar
5 Jun 2026
[NeoForge 26.1.x] 26.0.2
Companion-mc26.1-NeoForge-26.0.2.jar
5 Jun 2026
[NeoForge 26.1.x] 26.0.1
Companion-mc26.1-NeoForge-26.0.1.jar
15 May 2026
[NeoForge 1.21.1] 6.2.0
Companion-1.21.1-NeoForge-6.2.0.jar
15 May 2026
[Forge 1.20.1] 5.3.1
Companion-1.20.1-Forge-5.3.1.jar
7 Sept 2025
[Forge 1.20.1] 5.3.0
Companion-1.20.1-Forge-5.3.0.jar
24 May 2025
[NeoForge 1.21.1] 6.1.1
Companion-1.21.1-NeoForge-6.1.1.jar
12 May 2025
[NeoForge 1.21.1] 6.1.0
Companion-1.21.1-NeoForge-6.1.0.jar
6 May 2025
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.