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Stardew Valley: Mastering Multi-Pet Ownership

Author : Zoe Update : Mar 13,2025

One of the joys of *Stardew Valley* farming is the adorable menagerie of animals you can keep. Beyond livestock, you can have multiple pets! Here's how to expand your furry (or scaly) family.

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How To Unlock Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley
How To Adopt Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley
How To Get Supplies for Pets in Stardew Valley

How To Unlock Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley

Increasing friendship with pet in Stardew Valley
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Starting Stardew Valley, you adopt a cat or dog. Previously, only one pet per save was allowed, but the 1.6 update (early 2024) changed that! To add more, you'll need to meet a few requirements.

First, maximize your current pet's friendship. This means daily water (using your Watering Can; rain/snow days are automatic) and a daily pet (look for the heart!). Check their friendship level in the "Animals" tab of the pause menu.

Animal friendship meter menu in Stardew Valley
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A full friendship meter triggers a message from Marnie about adopting more pets. If you skipped the initial pet, this happens at the start of Year 2.

How To Adopt Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley

Marnie Ranch shop pet license inventory in Stardew Valley
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After Marnie's message, visit her shop (9 AM–4 PM, closed Mondays and Tuesdays). Choose "Adopt Pets" to see the 12 available licenses (five cat variations, five dog variations, and two turtles). Each license has a cost:

Pet LicenseCost
Pet License – Brown Cat40,000g
Pet License – Grey Cat40,000g
Pet License – Orange Cat40,000g
Pet License – White Cat40,000g
Pet License – Black Cat40,000g
Pet License – Brown Dog w/ Blue Collar40,000g
Pet License – Brown Dog (Shepherd)40,000g
Pet License – Brown Dog w/ Red Collar40,000g
Pet License – Black and White Dog w/ Red Bandana40,000g
Pet License – Dark Brown Dog40,000g
Pet License – Green Turtle60,000g
Pet License – Purple Turtle500,000g

How To Get Supplies for Pets in Stardew Valley

Pet Bowl at Robin's shop in Stardew Valley
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For each new pet, visit Robin to craft Pet Bowls (5,000g and 25 Hardwood). These are essential; neglecting a pet can lead to them running away.

Pet supplies at Marnie's Ranch shop in Stardew Valley
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Optional decorative items like doghouses and cat trees are available at Marnie's.

That's how to expand your Stardew Valley pet family! Check The Escapist for more Stardew Valley guides.

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