Expand your Stardew Valley farm with multiple furry (or shelled!) friends! This guide details how to acquire more than one pet.
Quick Links:
- Unlocking Multiple Pets
- Adopting Multiple Pets
- Obtaining Pet Supplies
Unlocking Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley
Initially, Stardew Valley limited players to a single pet. However, the 1.6 update changed this, allowing for multiple companions. To unlock this feature, you must maximize your existing pet's friendship level. Daily interactions are key: fill their water bowl (except on rainy/snowy days) and pet them (indicated by a heart). Monitor their friendship using the "Animals" tab in the pause menu. A full friendship meter triggers a letter from Marnie, opening up pet adoption. If you skipped the initial pet adoption, Marnie's letter arrives at the start of Year 2.
Adopting Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley
After receiving Marnie's letter, visit her ranch (9 am - 4 pm, closed Mondays and Tuesdays). Choose the "Adopt Pets" option. Twelve pet licenses are available: five cat variations, five dog variations, and two turtle types. Each license has a cost:
| 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 (Blue Collar) | 40,000g |
| Brown Dog (Shepherd) | 40,000g |
| Brown Dog (Red Collar) | 40,000g |
| Black & White Dog (Red Bandana) | 40,000g |
| Dark Brown Dog | 40,000g |
| Green Turtle | 60,000g |
| Purple Turtle | 500,000g |
Obtaining Pet Supplies in Stardew Valley
Essential: Commission Pet Bowls from Robin (5,000g and 25 Hardwood each). These serve as your pets' homes, preventing friendship decay and abandonment.
Optional: Marnie sells decorative Doghouses and Cat Trees. These don't affect friendship.
Enjoy your expanded Stardew Valley menagerie! Check The Escapist for more Stardew Valley guides.
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