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How To Get Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley

by Hunter Feb 21,2025

Enrich your Stardew Valley farm with multiple adorable companions! This guide details how to acquire multiple pets, expanding your farm's charm and companionship.

Quick Navigation:

  • Unlocking Multiple Pets
  • Adopting Multiple Pets
  • Obtaining Pet Supplies

How To Unlock Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley

Increasing pet friendship

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Initially, Stardew Valley allowed only one pet per save. However, the 1.6 update changed this, enabling multiple pet adoptions. To unlock this feature, you must cultivate a maximum friendship level with your existing pet.

Daily care is key: Ensure your pet's bowl is full daily (excluding rainy/snowy days). Pet your animal once a day to see a heart appear above its head. Monitor your pet's friendship level in the "Animals" tab of the pause menu.

Once friendship is maxed, Marnie will send a letter notifying you of additional pet adoption opportunities at her shop. If you didn't adopt a pet in Year 1, the letter arrives at the start of Year 2.

How To Adopt Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley

Marnie's pet license inventory

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After receiving Marnie's letter, visit her shop (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, closed Mondays and Tuesdays). Select the "Adopt Pets" option.

Choose from twelve pet licenses: five cat variations, five dog variations, and two turtle types. Each license incurs a cost:

Pet LicenseCost
Brown Cat40,000g
Grey Cat40,000g
Orange Cat40,000g
White Cat40,000g
Black Cat40,000g
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 Dog40,000g
Green Turtle60,000g
Purple Turtle500,000g

How To Get Supplies for Pets in Stardew Valley

Pet bowl at Robin's shop

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Visit Robin's shop to commission Pet Bowls (5,000g and 25 Hardwood each). These are essential for maintaining pet friendship and preventing them from running away.

Pet supplies at Marnie's Ranch

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Optional decorative items like doghouses and cat trees are available at Marnie's Ranch. These don't affect friendship levels.

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