Enrich your Stardew Valley farm with multiple adorable animal companions! This guide details how to acquire more than one pet, expanding your farm's charm and adding a new layer of in-game interaction.

Quick Links:

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

Unlocking Multiple Pets

Initially, Stardew Valley allowed only one pet per save. However, the 1.6 update changed this! To unlock the ability to adopt additional pets, you must first maximize your friendship level with your existing pet. This involves:

• Daily Watering: Ensure your pet's bowl is full daily using your Watering Can (except on rainy/snowy days).
• Daily Petting: Interact with your pet daily to see a heart appear above its head.
• Friendship Meter: Monitor your pet's friendship level via the "Animals" tab in the pause menu.

Once the friendship meter is full, Marnie will send you a letter, notifying you of the opportunity to adopt more pets. If you didn't adopt a pet in your first year, this letter arrives at the start of Year 2.

Adopting Multiple Pets

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

You'll find a selection of 12 Pet Licenses: 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

Before or after adopting, visit Robin's shop to commission Pet Bowls (5,000g and 25 Hardwood each). These are essential for maintaining pet friendship levels; neglecting them may cause your pets to run away.

Marnie's shop also sells decorative items like doghouses and cat trees, which don't affect friendship but add to your farm's aesthetic.

Enjoy your expanded Stardew Valley pet family! Check The Escapist for more Stardew Valley guides and news.

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