Expand your Stardew Valley farm with multiple adorable companions! This guide details how to acquire and care for multiple pets, transforming your farm into a bustling menagerie.
Quick Links:
- Unlocking Multiple Pets
- Adopting Multiple Pets
- Obtaining Pet Supplies
Unlocking Multiple Pets
Initially, Stardew Valley limited players to a single pet. However, the 1.6 update changed this! To unlock the ability to adopt more pets, you must first maximize your existing pet's friendship level. Daily interaction is key:
- Water: Fill your pet's bowl daily (except on rainy/snowy days).
- Petting: Pet your pet once a day (indicated by a heart bubble).
Monitor your pet's friendship using the "Animals" tab in the pause menu. Once maxed out, Marnie will contact you about adopting additional pets (typically after Year 1, or at the start of Year 2 if you didn't adopt a pet initially).
Adopting Multiple Pets
After receiving Marnie's message, visit her ranch (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, closed Mondays and Tuesdays). Select the "Adopt Pets" option. You'll find a selection of 12 pet licenses:
| Pet License | Cost |
|---|---|
| Brown Cat | 40,000g |
| Grey Cat | 40,000g |
| Orange Cat | 40,000g |
| White Cat | 40,000g |
| Black Cat | 40,000g |
| Brown Dog w/ Blue Collar | 40,000g |
| Brown Dog (Shepherd) | 40,000g |
| Brown Dog w/ Red Collar | 40,000g |
| Black and White Dog w/ Red Bandana | 40,000g |
| Dark Brown Dog | 40,000g |
| Green Turtle | 60,000g |
| Purple Turtle | 500,000g |
Obtaining Pet Supplies
Before or after adopting, commission Pet Bowls from Robin's shop. These are essential; they provide water and serve as your pet's "home," preventing friendship decay and runaway pets! Each bowl costs 5,000g and 25 Hardwood.
Marnie also sells optional decorative items like doghouses and cat trees. These don't affect friendship.
Now you're ready to create a thriving pet community on your Stardew Valley farm! Check out The Escapist for more Stardew Valley guides and news.
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