Stardew Sanctuary: Unlock the Joy of Populating Your Farm

Expand your Stardew Valley farm with multiple furry, scaled, or feathered friends! This guide details how to acquire more than one pet.

Quick Links:

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

Unlocking Multiple Pets

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 cultivate a maximum friendship level with your existing pet. Daily care 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. Once their friendship is maxed, Marnie will contact you about adopting additional pets (or at the start of Year 2 if you began without a pet).

Adopting Multiple Pets

After receiving Marnie's message, visit her ranch (9 AM - 4 PM, closed Mondays and Tuesdays). Choose the "Adopt Pets" option. Twelve pet licenses are available: five cat variations, five dog variations, and two turtle types. Each license incurs a cost:

Obtaining Pet Supplies

Before or after adoption, commission Pet Bowls from Robin (5,000g and 25 Hardwood each). These are essential for maintaining pet friendship and preventing them from running away. Marnie also sells optional decorative items like doghouses and cat trees.

With these steps, you can create a thriving menagerie on your Stardew Valley farm. Check The Escapist for more Stardew Valley guides!

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