How to Acquire Multiple Pets in Stardew Valley 1.6

If you’ve ever found yourself torn between choosing a cat or a dog as your pet in Stardew Valley, you’re not alone. The previous limit of one pet per player has caused some disagreements among friends with different pet preferences. Luckily, an update now allows players to have more than one pet in the game.

Obtaining an Initial Cat or Dog in Stardew Valley 1.6

For new players wondering how to even get one pet, let alone multiple, the process is fairly straightforward. During the Character Creation phase when setting up your farm, you can select your ‘Animal Preference’ from a selection of cats and dogs. On the 10th day, Marnie will pay a visit to your farm and provide you with the pet you chose earlier.

Unlike other farm animals, cats and dogs in Stardew Valley are low maintenance but require daily interaction to increase their friendship ratings. Petting your pet and ensuring their water bowl is filled each day will help improve your bond with them. It’s essential to continue interacting with your initial pet if you wish to adopt additional pets later on.

Pets do not produce any sellable items and function differently from livestock on your farm.

Expanding Your Pet Collection in Stardew Valley 1.6

To expand your pet collection, you’ll need to continue caring for your existing cat or dog daily and maintaining their water bowl. You can monitor your relationship progress with your pets in the new Animals Tab accessible by pressing ESC. Once you’ve reached the maximum friendship level with your initial pet, you’ll have the option to adopt another one.

If you decide to adopt a second pet, you’ll need to acquire a new water bowl for your farm. You can purchase one from Robin for 5000G and 25 Hardwood. With the second water bowl in place, you’ll be able to adopt another pet from Marnie the following day.

Adding more pets to your farm can become quite costly, with prices ranging from 40,000G to a hefty 500,000G for those looking to splurge.

Any New Pet Features in Stardew Valley 1.6?

While there may be more features for pets in the latest update, some additions have been highlighted in the patch notes. Turtles are now available as adoptable pets alongside other traditional options. Additionally, players now have the ability to move water bowls, a convenient feature that was previously fixed in place before update 1.6.

Furthermore, the introduction of a new item called Butterfly Powder allows players to remove pets, although the implications of this action remain unclear.

The recent update is packed with mysteries waiting to be uncovered by the community, along with several more straightforward additions such as the Book Keeper vendor, a worthwhile visit for those with surplus funds.