Stardew Valley offers players a charming farming experience, complete with adorable animal companions. Many players wonder about the possibilities of filling their farm with furry friends. If you’re pondering expanding your Stardew family beyond the standard farm animals, you might be asking: just How Many Pets Can I Have In Stardew Valley? Let’s explore the pet limits in the game and what you need to know about keeping animal companions.
Currently, in Stardew Valley, each player can have one cat or dog at a time. After earning 1,000g, Marnie will visit your farmhouse the next morning to offer you a pet. You get to choose between a cat or a dog, and select from a few different breeds, adding a unique touch to your farm. This first pet will live inside your farmhouse and become a cherished part of your daily farm life.
While you can only have one cat or dog officially residing in your farmhouse, Marnie does sell both dog houses and bird houses. These items might spark hope for multiple pets, but currently, they serve a purely decorative purpose. Despite their appearance, your pet won’t actually use the dog house for sleeping or shelter. They will always return to the farmhouse at night, regardless of whether you have a dog house on your farm.
Some players have expressed a desire for expanded pet options and functionality, wishing for mechanics that would allow for more pets, perhaps even different types of pets like birds or turtles as hinted at by the birdhouse item. Suggestions have been made for pet limits to be tied to farmhouse size or the ability to build separate kennels or catteries to house more animals. This could add a new layer of animal care and management to the game.
For now, however, if you’re planning your Stardew Valley farm, remember that the pet limit is one dog or cat per player. Enjoy the companionship of your chosen pet, knowing they have a warm and cozy home inside your farmhouse, even if the dog houses outside are just for show! While the idea of a sprawling animal rescue on your farm might be appealing, for now, Stardew Valley keeps the pet count cozy and manageable.
