AT - SH's Trash Cats - Cat Replacers
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #40 of 73 Pets / Horses mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Someone requested I convert some of my animals from my Wild Animals mod into pets. ᓚᘏᗢ⋆˙⟡
This mod features sprites from my Wild Animals mod as pets, sprites for the UI section, and a config file that allows you to pick which animal replaces which cat of your choice (including an option to simply disable the change)! :D
Q: How to install this mod?
A: Unzip the zip file and place the " SH's Trash Cats - Cat Replacers" folder in your Mods folder.
Q: Is this mod compatible with mobile/multiplayer?
A: I do not have the mobile version of the game and I currently have no clue if the Alternative Textures mod works in mobile. This should definitely work in multiplayer though!
Q: Is there going to be a Content Patcher version of this mod?
A: You can get that here! CP - SH's Trash Cats - Cat Replacers
Q: Is there a version of this mod that doesn't replace the existing pet textures?
A: Yes, actually! >w< It's called "SH's More Adoptable Animals (More Custom Pets)" and you can find that mod in my profile. Big thing to note is that adding new pets to the game was a feature added in the game's 1. 6 update, therefore that mod will not work for any versions prior. The CP and AT version will work fine with 1. 5 game version.
I just created a Ko-fi! If you like my works, then feel free to buy me a coffee~! I'll greatly appreciate the support! <3 However, my mods will always stay free for the public!
AT - SH's Trash Cats - Cat Replacers is a cosmetic mod for Stardew Valley that swaps your pet cat's sprites with fox, opossum, raccoon, rat, and skunk variants using Alternative Textures. With 109 endorsements and 3,005 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated choice for players wanting a trash-panda vibe.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Cute and quirky alternative to the default cat—who doesn't want a trash panda?
- Simple cosmetic change that doesn't affect gameplay
- Decent community support (109 endorsements) for a niche mod
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects the cat pet, not dogs or other animals
- Requires Alternative Textures, so you need an extra mod installed
- No screenshots or detailed previews in the description, so you're going in blind
For Stardew Valley players who want to give their pet cat a fun, unconventional look without altering gameplay. Perfect for fans of raccoons, opossums, and other 'trash' animals. Skip if you prefer vanilla aesthetics or don't want to bother with Alternative Textures.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Alternative Textures installed and updated, then place the mod folder in your Mods directory.
- Use the Alternative Textures framework's in-game menu to apply the new sprites to your cat—look for the paintbrush icon.
- If you have multiple cat skins, you can switch between them anytime without restarting the game.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- SmolHooman
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Downloads
- 3,005
- Endorsements
- 109
- Category
- Pets / Horses
- Created
- 5/24/2023
- Updated
- 9/3/2025
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