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
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.
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
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 License | Cost |
|---|---|
| Pet License – Brown Cat | 40,000g |
| Pet License – Grey Cat | 40,000g |
| Pet License – Orange Cat | 40,000g |
| Pet License – White Cat | 40,000g |
| Pet License – Black Cat | 40,000g |
| Pet License – Brown Dog w/ Blue Collar | 40,000g |
| Pet License – Brown Dog (Shepherd) | 40,000g |
| Pet License – Brown Dog w/ Red Collar | 40,000g |
| Pet License – Black and White Dog w/ Red Bandana | 40,000g |
| Pet License – Dark Brown Dog | 40,000g |
| Pet License – Green Turtle | 60,000g |
| Pet License – Purple Turtle | 500,000g |
How To Get Supplies for Pets in Stardew Valley
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!
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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