Guide: Acquiring Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley

One of the joys of managing a farm in *Stardew Valley* is the delightful variety of animals you can have, from livestock to pets. With the game's 1.6 update in early 2024, players can now adopt multiple pets, enhancing their farm experience. Here’s how you can expand your furry family and keep them happy and healthy.

How To Unlock Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley

Increasing friendship with pet in Stardew Valley Screenshot by The Escapist

When you begin a new game in Stardew Valley, you can adopt either a cat or a dog to join you on your farm. Initially, the game limited players to one pet per save file, but the 1.6 update changed that. To unlock the ability to have more pets, you must first max out your friendship level with your current pet.

To do this, ensure you fill their water bowl daily using your Watering Can, except on rainy or snowy days when it fills automatically. Additionally, pet them once a day; you'll know you've succeeded when a heart bubble appears above their head. You can monitor your pet's friendship level in the "Animals" tab of the pause menu.

Once the friendship meter is full, Marnie will send you a notification via mail about the chance to adopt additional pets at her shop, located south of your farm. If you haven't adopted a pet in your first year, you'll receive this notice at the start of Year 2.

How To Adopt Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley

Marnie Ranch shop pet license inventory in Stardew Valley Screenshot by The Escapist

After receiving Marnie's notice, head to her shop during its open hours from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, noting it's closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. At the counter, select the "Adopt Pets" option to view the available Pet Licenses. You can choose from five variations each of dogs and cats, plus two types of turtles. Remember, each license comes with a cost, so come prepared with enough gold.

The full list of Pet Licenses and their costs is as follows:

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

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How To Get Supplies for Pets in Stardew Valley

Pet Bowl at Robin's shop in Stardew Valley Screenshot by The Escapist

After choosing your new pets, head to Robin's carpentry shop in the northern part of Pelican Town to purchase Pet Bowls for each pet. These bowls not only provide water but also serve as a "home" for your pets, preventing their friendship meter from dropping. Neglecting this could lead to your pets running away, which would be both emotionally and financially costly.

Pet Bowls are listed under Robin's "Construct Farm Buildings" menu, costing 5,000g and 25 x Hardwood (harvested with a Copper Axe or better). It's advisable to build these before adopting your new pets to ensure no friendship points are lost.

Pet supplies at Marnie's Ranch shop in Stardew Valley Screenshot by The Escapist

For additional pet supplies, visit Marnie's Ranch, where you can buy decorative items like Doghouses for outdoor use and Cat Trees for indoors. These items don't affect your pets' friendship levels but add charm to your farm.

That wraps up how to get multiple pets in Stardew Valley. For more tips and guides on the game, including all Stardew Valley farm types and how to choose the best one, be sure to visit The Escapist.

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