How to Get a Pet in Stardew Valley

Pets are a great way to add some life and companionship to your Stardew Valley farm. There are a few different ways to get a pet in the game, and each method has its own unique requirements.

Buying a Pet from Marnie

The most common way to get a pet in Stardew Valley is to buy one from Marnie. Marnie sells a variety of animals, including cats, dogs, rabbits, and chickens. To buy a pet from Marnie, you'll need to have enough gold and a coop or barn to house the animal.

Once you've met these requirements, you can visit Marnie's Ranch and talk to her about buying a pet. She'll show you a list of pets that are available for purchase. Once you've selected a pet, you'll need to pay Marnie the gold and she'll give you the pet.

Finding a Pet in the Wild

It's also possible to find a pet in the wild in Stardew Valley. Sometimes, you'll come across a stray cat or dog while you're out and about. If you approach the animal, it will run away. However, you can try to tame the animal by repeatedly approaching it and offering it food.

If you're successful, the animal will become your pet and you'll be able to take it home with you. Keep in mind that wild animals are not as tame as pets that you buy from Marnie, so they may take some time to get used to you.

Adopting a Pet from the Animal Shelter

Finally, you can also adopt a pet from the animal shelter in Stardew Valley. The animal shelter is located in the town of Pelican Town. To adopt a pet from the shelter, you'll need to pay a small fee. Once you've paid the fee, you'll be able to select a pet from the shelter.

Pets that are adopted from the shelter are always tame, so they'll be easy to get used to. However, they may have some behavioral problems, so you'll need to be patient with them.