I'm a bit confused as to how the virus/zombie thing works. I really want to get access to the Zombie Den, but have no clue how? I had assumed if you turned your pet into a graveyard pet, that you would the classified as a zombie or what?

I'd just like come clarification on how this whole thing works, how you can get infected, etc? Help!

the paint on your pet has nothing to do with zombiness. Until 2012 it was possible to get infected by visiting Shadowglen with a zombie disease mask during Survival celebrations. You have to be a zombie to get into the Zombie Den, except for last years Councilor's Cruise, and for this year's Survival Celebration.

Survival is in February, so this is past for this year. Nobody got infected this year, because there was a cure created that prevented the infection from spreading. It may not be possible to turn into a zombie anymore, we do not know.

If there's something from the Zombie Den you want, you can buy it from the usershop of someone who is a zombie. There's a thread somewhere that it a pair of zombiefolk who buy things at cost, just because they're friendly that way.

Thank you for your help! It's greatly appreciated :)

you are welcome