Pets Galore: Discover How to Acquire Multiple Companions in Stardew Valley
Expand your Stardew Valley farm with multiple furry, scaled, or feathered friends! This guide details how to acquire and care for multiple pets beyond your initial companion.
Quick Navigation:
- Unlocking Multiple Pets
- Adopting Multiple Pets
- Obtaining Pet Supplies
Unlocking Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley
Initially, you can adopt one pet. The 1.6 update introduced the ability to have more. To unlock this, you must fully 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). Check their friendship level in the "Animals" menu. A full friendship meter triggers a letter from Marnie, opening the door to adopting additional pets. If you skipped the initial pet adoption, Marnie will send this letter at the start of Year 2.
Adopting Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley
After receiving Marnie's letter, visit her ranch (9:00 am - 4:00 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: Visit Robin's shop to commission Pet Bowls (5,000g and 25 Hardwood each). These bowls are crucial for maintaining pet friendship and preventing them from running away. Optional: Marnie sells decorative Doghouses and Cat Trees.
Enjoy your expanded Stardew Valley menagerie! Check The Escapist for more Stardew Valley guides.
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