Animal Sitter
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #15 of 55 Cheats mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Crops to plant, mines to explore, relationships to cultivate but you still can't live without your truffle oil and duck mayonnaise sandwiches. Does this sound like you? Sure you enjoy the benefits that come with farm animal ownership, but that doesn't mean it needs to be you out there in the barn wading through manure. Why not pay someone else to do that stuff, or better yet, make your kids do it.
Update If you downloaded 1. 0. 6, there was an error in the default configuration file. The last configuration option had a comma after it, and the one preceeding it had no comma. 1. 0. 7 only corrects that problem. You can correct it yourself by making the last couple lines of the config look like this:
"chestCoords": "73, 14", "chestDefs": "" }
and not (note the comma placement)
"chestCoords": "73, 14" "chestDefs": "", }
1. 0. 6: I've been sitting on this update for quite a while, as I was afraid of breaking things that were working. I can't promise that I didn't, but try it out. Basically this update adds better control over where your items get deposited, and adds some enhancements to the dialogue system. If you're an existing user and neither of these features interest you, then you should probably stick with the version you have as it seems pretty stable.
On a side note, I added a suggested feature to allow you to set your pet as the user, but the dialogues are pretty simple. I'd love to add some more immersive pet interaction, alas my digital art skills are limited to manipulating the work of greater artists than myself. So if anyone would be interested in donating a nice cat and dog portrait image, I would like to include such a thing in this and a few of my other mods. If you're interested in such a collaboration, please contact me.
1. 0. 5: I've fixed a bug where you couldn't have any normal dialogue with NPC characters if you has spoken to them as a result of using this mod.
1. 0. 4: The latest version now incorporates a few of the suggestions I've been getting in the comments. Namely, an overflow chest option has been added (this was suggested in a comment on one of my other mods, and will also be incorporated into them in the coming days or weeks), and harvesting animal drops. I wasn't able to test it with Void eggs, let me know if you happen to encounter one that doesn't get picked up. Anyway, I've got some additional plans with this mod, and I
Animal Sitter is a cheat mod for Stardew Valley that lets you hire someone to care for your farm animals, or assign the task to your kids as a chore. With nearly 5,000 endorsements and 174,000 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life addition for players who want to skip daily animal upkeep.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust – 4,919 endorsements and 174k downloads show it's a go-to for many farmers.
- Saves real time – no more spending your mornings petting and feeding every animal.
- Adds a fun roleplay twist – making your kids do chores is both practical and hilarious.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018 – might not work with the latest Stardew Valley patches or mod loaders.
- Cheat mod – if you want a pure vanilla experience, this removes a core daily routine.
For Stardew Valley players who are tired of the daily animal grind and want to focus on other aspects like farming, mining, or socializing. Also great for parents who want to assign chores to their in-game kids for a laugh. Skip if you enjoy the routine of caring for your animals or prefer a more challenging farm sim.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have SMAPI installed – most Stardew Valley mods require it to run.
- Check the mod's compatibility with your game version, as it hasn't been updated since 2018.
- Try it on a test save first to see how the hiring mechanic works before committing on your main farm.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- jwdred
- Version
- 1.0.9
- Downloads
- 174,730
- Endorsements
- 4,919
- Category
- Cheats
- Created
- 10/9/2016
- Updated
- 7/10/2018
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