How To Get Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley

Expand Your Stardew Valley Farm with Multiple Pets!

One of Stardew Valley's greatest charms is the diverse range of animals you can keep, from livestock to beloved pets. This guide details how to acquire multiple pets for your farm.

Unlocking Multiple Pets

Initially, you can only adopt one pet. However, the 1.6 update changed this, allowing multiple companions. To unlock this feature:

1. Maximize Pet Friendship: Daily care is key. Fill your pet's water bowl (except on rainy/snowy days) and pet them once daily (indicated by a heart). Check their friendship level in the "Animals" menu.

2. Marnie's Notice: Once friendship is maxed, Marnie will contact you about adopting additional pets. If you skipped the initial pet adoption, she'll send this notice at the start of Year 2.

Adopting Multiple Pets

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

You'll find 12 pet licenses:

Essential Pet Supplies

Before or after adopting, visit Robin to build Pet Bowls (5,000g and 25 Hardwood each). These are crucial for maintaining pet friendship and preventing them from running away.

Marnie also sells optional decorative items like doghouses and cat trees. These don't affect friendship.

Enjoy your expanded, furry (or shelled!) farm family! Check The Escapist for more Stardew Valley guides.

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