Cat Gifts

⭐ ⭐⭐ (7,879 endorsements) 📥 178,344 downloads 📌 v1.2.0 📅 5/8/2018
⚪ Last updated 2022

By skuldomg · Gameplay Mechanics

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 3/26/2022 📅 Created: 5/8/2018
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ SMAPI — Stardew Modding API Download ↗
2🛠️ Content Patcher — Content Patcher (framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #90 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

WHAT THIS DOES

With this mod, your cat will sometimes leave you a random gift on your doorstep. Dogs will dig up gifts at a random location. Gifts can be anything from a wide range of items of varying quality (ie. trash, forage items, seeds, fish or even gems). The more valuable the gift, the rarer it will appear.

  • []Code update for the newest version.

    []Added translations (English and German included)!

  • Updated list of possible items to include new items from Stardew Valley 1. 5

    CONFIGURATION

    If you do not want to know about drop chances etc and rather just enjoy your gifts, stop reading here.

    I have not played with the drop chances I put in extensively yet, so I don't fully know if they are feasible. For that reason you can configure pretty much all chances. Here they are in detail and what they mean (open the config.json and change the values):

    THRESHOLD_1 = 300

    THRESHOLD_2 = 1000

    THRESHOLD_3 = 1000

    I've put in three friendship thresholds, each with different drop chances. Friendship ranges from 0 - 1000. Default values mean the first drop chances is used for a friendship of 0 - 300, the second from 300 - 1000 and the third for max level.

    GIFT_CHANCE_1 = 20

    GIFT_CHANCE_2 = 30

    GIFT_CHANCE_3 = 40

    FARMHAND_CHANCE = 30

    Chances in percent for each day to have received a gift. In conjunction with the thresholds this means: 20% chance of receiving a gift from 0 - 300 friendship points, 30% chance from 300 - 1000 and 40% for max friendship level.

    FARMHAND_CHANCE is the chance for the player in case he joins a multiplayer game.

    LOW_CHANCE = 40

    MID_CHANCE = 40

    HI_CHANCE = 20

    Chances in percent for the different item qualities. They must add up to 100%, so keep that in mind if you change them.

    MAX_WEEKLY_GIFTS = 3

    Upper limit for weekly gifts. Statistics are a bitch and even with low gift chances it may happend that the cat would bring you seven gifts in a row. This limit will prevent that.

    New custom spawnpoint option for custom / non-standard maps:

    SPAWN_X = -1

    SPAWN_Y = -1

    Use (for example) the Look Up Anything mod or a map editor to determine your desired spawnpoint and enter its X and Y coordinates here. If these values are below 0, the spawnpoint will continue to be random. BEWARE: You might break spawning with this if you set it to a coordinate that already has objects on it (ie. houses or other structures or if it's outside the map).

    THANKS TO

    pcsbx on Entoarox' modding ideas github page for the idea.

    strobel1ght for updating the mod for SV 1. 4.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Cat Gifts adds a simple gameplay mechanic where your cat randomly leaves gifts on your doorstep and dogs dig up gifts somewhere on your farm. With 7,879 endorsements and 178,344 downloads, it's a popular, lightweight addition for players who want a bit of surprise and charm from their pets. Last updated in March 2022, it remains a community favorite.

✨ Key Features

Cats randomly leave gifts on your doorstep.
Dogs dig up gifts somewhere on your farm.
Adds a new gameplay mechanic centered around pet interactions.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community approval (7,879 endorsements) – clearly a beloved feature.
  • Massive download count (178,344) shows it's widely used and tested.
  • Simple, charming concept that adds life to your farm without overhauling the game.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in March 2022 – may have compatibility issues with newer game versions.
  • Gift mechanics are random – might feel repetitive or underwhelming for some players.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Stardew Valley players who want a bit of extra charm and surprise from their pets. If you enjoy small, quality-of-life additions that make the world feel more alive, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay overhauls or if you prefer deterministic mechanics.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to check your doorstep and farm regularly – gifts may appear randomly.
  • If you're using other mods, ensure they don't conflict with pet behavior.
  • Consider backing up your save before installing any mod, just in case.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Stardew Valley Mods
Author
skuldomg
Version
1.2.0
Downloads
178,344
Endorsements
7,879
Category
Gameplay Mechanics
Created
5/8/2018
Updated
3/26/2022

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