How To Get Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley

Expand your Stardew Valley farm with multiple furry (or shelled) friends! This guide details how to acquire more than one pet.

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Unlocking Multiple Pets
Adopting Multiple Pets
Obtaining Pet Supplies

Unlocking Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley

Increasing pet friendship

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Initially, Stardew Valley limited players to a single pet. However, the 1.6 update changed this, allowing multiple companions. To unlock this feature, you must first maximize your existing pet's friendship level. Daily interaction is 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 message from Marnie, opening the door to adopting more pets. If you skipped the initial pet adoption, Marnie's message arrives at the start of Year 2.

Adopting Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley

Adopting pets from Marnie

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After receiving Marnie's message, visit her shop (9 AM - 4 PM, closed Mondays and Tuesdays). Select the "Adopt Pets" option. Twelve pet licenses are available: five cat variations, five dog variations, and two turtles. 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

Pet bowl from Robin

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Essential: Purchase Pet Bowls from Robin's shop. These are crucial for maintaining pet friendship and preventing them from running away. Each bowl costs 5,000g and 25 Hardwood. Consider building these before adopting new pets.

Optional pet accessories