How to get multiple pets in Stardew Valley

Getting a new Pet is exciting, whether you're in real life or playing Stardew Valley! Find out how to get your next virtual companion, including directions and materials clearly laid out to make the process go as smoothly as possible.

How do you get more than one Pet in Stardew Valley? 

In order to be able to own more than one Pet, you'll need to first max out your relationship with your current Pet. To do this, make sure you're petting your animal once everyday and receiving the heart dialogue when you do. Also, there's the option to fill up the wooden water bowl that sits at the back of the farm. You can check how close you are to full Hearts via the Animals tab on the pause screen.

Once you do get full hearts, you will need to wait a day to get correspondence from Marnie, who gave you your first Pet. She'll send a letter, at which point you can go to her business and adopt a new animal companion. Make sure you have plenty of money, as each new Pet will cost you 40,000 coins.

What do you need to get a second Pet in Stardew Valley? 

Owning more than one pet is possible in Stardew Valley, as of the 1.6 Update. If you want to get your second Pet as soon as possible, you'll want to:

• Max out Hearts with your existing Pet
• Get letter from Marnie in your mailbox
• Travel to Marnie's business, when she is open
• Bring at least 40,000 Coins to order a new Pet
• Buy Outdoor Bowls for each Pet

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Marnie's hours in Stardew Valley

Marnie is notorious for having odd, and often times annoying, business hours. And it will be important to find her at the right time if you want your new Pet. Marnie's hours are:

• Monday - Closed
• Tuesday - Closed
• Wednesday - 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Thursday - 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Friday - 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Saturday - 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Fall 18 - Closed
• Winter 18 - Closed

How to get Outdoor Bowls in Stardew Valley

You will need to give each Pet an Outdoor Bowl item, unless you want them to be unhappy. To get these bowls, you'll go to Robin, who handles carpentry for your farm and home. She will have the materials to give you another Outdoor Bowl, as well as giving you the ability customize existing bowls.

Once you arrive at Robin's business, choose the option that says Construct Farm Buildings. After some flipping through the catalog, you'll find the option to add another Pet Bowl. Pet Bowls and Outdoor Bowls are the same item. Choose to either add a new one for 5,000 coins and 25 Hardwood, or customize an existing bowl.

Can you have different types of Pets in Stardew Valley?

It may be natural to question if you can adopt a turtle, when your original Pet is a cat. But don't fret! Once you begin having multiple Pets, you are not restricted to the type of Pet. So adopt whatever and however much you want, as long as you have the cash.

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