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Stardew Valley: Mastering Multi-Pet Ownership

Author : Penelope Mar 14,2025

One of the joys of *Stardew Valley* farming is the adorable menagerie of animals you can keep. Beyond livestock, you can even have multiple pets! Here's how to expand your furry (or scaly) family.

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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

How To Unlock Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley

Increasing friendship with pet in Stardew Valley
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Initially, you choose one pet (cat or dog). While you could only have one pet per save file previously, the 1.6 update changed that! To add more, you'll need to max out your current pet's friendship.

First, ensure your pet's bowl is full daily (excluding rainy/snowy days). Use your Watering Can to refill it.

Animal friendship meter menu in Stardew Valley
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Next, pet your current companion daily (a heart appears above their head when successful). Monitor their friendship level in the "Animals" tab of your pause menu. Once maxed, Marnie will email you about adopting more pets (or at the start of Year 2 if you skipped the initial pet).

How To Adopt Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley

Marnie Ranch shop pet license inventory in Stardew Valley
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After receiving Marnie's email, visit her shop (9 AM - 4 PM, closed Mondays and Tuesdays). Choose the "Adopt Pets" option.

You'll see 12 Pet Licenses: five cat variations, five dog variations, and two turtles. Each license has a cost:

Pet LicenseCost
Pet License – Brown Cat40,000g
Pet License – Grey Cat40,000g
Pet License – Orange Cat40,000g
Pet License – White Cat40,000g
Pet License – Black Cat40,000g
Pet License – Brown Dog w/ Blue Collar40,000g
Pet License – Brown Dog (Shepherd)40,000g
Pet License – Brown Dog w/ Red Collar40,000g
Pet License – Black and White Dog w/ Red Bandana40,000g
Pet License – Dark Brown Dog40,000g
Pet License – Green Turtle60,000g
Pet License – Purple Turtle500,000g

How To Get Supplies for Pets in Stardew Valley

Pet Bowl at Robin's shop in Stardew Valley
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Visit Robin's shop to order Pet Bowls (5,000g and 25 Hardwood each). These are essential – they provide water and serve as your pet's "home," preventing friendship decay and runaway pets!

Pet supplies at Marnie's Ranch shop in Stardew Valley
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Marnie also sells optional decorative items like doghouses and cat trees.

That's how to get multiple pets in Stardew Valley! Check The Escapist for more Stardew Valley guides.

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