to earn points, have people thumb you. (look at pic thumbnail,sa corner there's a thumb's up -click that to give people points) you can auction yourself,too :) like "online chat, FB (facebook) add, etc.". people in human pets will bid on you. also, view many profiles. join a herd,too! so they can thumb you! make friends here! i go here more that i go to friendster haha anyhoo, going back, HP is like an investment thing. below yer profile you'll find new users worth 50pts. - the cheapest. buy them. then soon, others will. so you'll be refunded. but ofcourse,you hafta take care of your pets. you shop for them and all. hehe :)