One of *Stardew Valley*'s greatest charms is the diverse menagerie of animals you can keep on your farm, from productive livestock to adorable pets. Did you know you can actually have multiple furry (or scaly!) friends? Here's how to expand your pet family.
How To Unlock Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley
How To Adopt Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley
How To Get Supplies for Pets in Stardew Valley
Starting a new farm grants you the choice of a cat or dog companion. While initially limited to a single pet per save, the 1.6 update (early 2024) changed all that! To add more pets, you'll need to meet a few prerequisites.
First, you must max out your current pet's friendship level. This involves daily care: fill their water bowl (except on rainy or snowy days) and give them a good pet (indicated by a heart above their head). Monitor their friendship using the "Animals" tab in the pause menu.
Once their friendship meter is full, Marnie will send a message about adopting more pets from her shop. If you skipped adopting a pet your first year, you’ll receive this message at the start of Year 2.
After receiving Marnie's message, visit her shop (9 AM - 4 PM, closed Mondays and Tuesdays). Choose the "Adopt Pets" option to browse the 12 available pet licenses: five cat variations, five dog variations, and two turtles. Each license has a cost, so come prepared!
Here's the complete list of Pet Licenses and their prices:
| 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 |
After adopting, head to Robin's shop to commission Pet Bowls (5,000g and 25 Hardwood each). These are essential; they serve as your pet's home and prevent friendship decay. Neglecting them could lead to your pet running away!
Marnie also sells optional decorative items like doghouses and cat trees, but these don't affect friendship.
And there you have it! Enjoy your expanded Stardew Valley pet family. Check out The Escapist for more Stardew Valley news and guides!
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