The beloved farming simulator, Stardew Valley, has always allowed players the joy of pet ownership. However, the substantial 1.6 update introduced a significant change: the ability to adopt multiple pets, including a brand-new species, the turtle. Expanding your in-game family isn’t as simple as it may seem, requiring dedication and care for your existing furry (or shelled) friend. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough on how to adopt more pets in the 1.6 update, now available on console and mobile.
Petting cat showing heart bubble in Stardew Valley.Building a strong bond with your pet is essential for adopting more.
Building Friendship with Your First Pet
Every Stardew Valley journey begins with a free pet. Once you’ve accumulated 1,000 gold in your first spring, Marnie will visit your doorstep with either a cat or a dog, depending on your preference during character creation. This initial pet is crucial for unlocking the ability to adopt more.
The key lies in maximizing your pet’s friendship level. This involves regular interaction, primarily through petting (12 friendship points) and filling their water bowl with your watering can (6 friendship points). Reaching the maximum friendship level of 1,000 points requires consistent effort. The “Animals” menu within the game allows you to track your progress and confirm whether you’ve interacted with your pet each day.
Upon reaching maximum friendship, you’ll receive an in-game message indicating your pet’s love for you. The next morning, a letter from Marnie will arrive in your mailbox, granting you permission to adopt additional pets as a reward for your excellent pet care.
Preparing for New Arrivals
Before rushing to adopt, ensure you have adequate space and resources. Each additional pet requires a separate pet bowl. These can be purchased from Robin’s Carpentry Shop for 5,000 gold and 25 hardwood. Construction is instantaneous, allowing you to quickly expand your pet accommodations. Once the pet bowl is in place, visit Marnie to begin the adoption process.
Exploring Pet Options and Costs
Pet Bowl purchase in Stardew Valley.Investing in a pet bowl is essential before adopting more pets.
Stardew Valley offers a variety of pets, each with its own adoption fee. Cats and dogs share a standard price, while turtles come at a premium, particularly the rare purple-shelled variety. Be prepared to invest a significant sum to expand your pet family.
List of pets to adopt in Stardew Valley.The diverse pet options available in Stardew Valley.
Here’s a breakdown of the adoption costs:
- Cats (Orange, Grey, Yellow, White, Black): 40,000 gold each
- Dogs (Floppy-eared, Pointy-eared, Light Brown, Black and White, Dark Brown): 40,000 gold each
- Green-shelled Turtle: 60,000 gold
- Purple-shelled Turtle: 500,000 gold
Conclusion
The 1.6 update to Stardew Valley enriches the pet ownership experience, allowing players to build a bustling home filled with furry and shelled companions. Remember to nurture your initial pet, invest in the necessary pet bowls, and save up enough gold to welcome new members into your virtual family. Adopting multiple pets adds another layer of charm and responsibility to the already captivating world of Stardew Valley.
