Cats and Dogs (Abandoned)

⭐ ⭐⭐ (2,697 endorsements) 📥 74,297 downloads 📌 v2.1.1 📅 12/29/2020
⚪ Last updated 2024

By DellyBelly · Pets / Horses

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 3/21/2024 📅 Created: 12/29/2020
⚠️ 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

  • 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #22 of 53 Pets / Horses mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Note: Adopting multiple pets is part of vanilla gameplay as of 1. 6, so Cats and Dogs will no longer be maintained.

Are pets in 1. 6 too expensive? I made a mod for that Cheaper Pets

Files will remain available for those who want to play 1. 5 version of Stardew Valley.

Optional file adds helper for 1. 6 so you can remove pets from old saves. Pets added from this mod do not work correctly in 1. 6, so if you want to play an old save, please remove them.

  • []Remove pets from your farm in-game

    []Bring Sap to the water bowl and right-click to remove a pet

    []Added readme files to /cats and /dogs folders to make compatible with download manager

    • []Add pets to your farm in-game!

      []Bring Fiber to the water bowl and right-click to adopt a cat

      []Bring Wood to the water bowl and right-click to adopt a dog

      []Have as many different pet breeds as you want

      []Host can choose the pet owner

      []On rainy days, pets stay in owner's house

      []Pets go to sleep in owner's house

      • []Install the latest version of SMAPI

        []Download and unzip the mod into Stardew Valley/Mods

        []Add image files to /assets/cats and /assets/dogs

        > popular asset files: Elle's dog replacements and Elle's cat replacements

        > download the optional files instead of the mod and add the skins to CatsAndDogsMod asset folders

        []Run the game using SMAPI

        • [] Pet Spawn Location mod required to fix outdoor spawn issue.

          >> With the Pet Spawn Location mod you can toggle pet collisions to fix pets stuck together[]The pet portrait in player inventory menu sometimes displays wrong pet type

          []Unexpected results if multiple farmers have the same name in your multiplayer save.

          Reveal spoiler to view SMAPI commands

          In this first version of the mod, adding and removing pets can only be done with SMAPI commands.

          []list_pets : Lists the name, id, type and owner of all pets on your farm.

          []add_cat : Adds a cat. This command gives in-game confirmation and naming dialog box

          []add_dog : Adds a dog. This command gives in-game confirmation naming dialog box

          []remove_pet : Remove's specified pet from your farm, requires pet name as parameter. This command gives in-game confirmation dialog box

          []list_farmers : Lists all farmers and multiplayer ids

          [*]give_pet: Assigns a new owner to

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod lets Stardew Valley 1.5 players add more cats and dogs to their farm, with multiplayer support. It's a popular choice (2,697 endorsements) but is not compatible with the 1.6 update, making it a legacy option for those still on 1.5.

✨ Key Features

Adds more cats and dogs to your farm in Stardew Valley 1.5.
Compatible with multiplayer.
Not compatible with Stardew Valley 1.6.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community favorite with 2,697 endorsements and over 74k downloads.
  • Works in multiplayer, so you and your friends can enjoy extra pets together.
  • Simple concept: more cats and dogs on your farm, exactly what it says.

⚠️ Cons

  • Abandoned and not updated for Stardew Valley 1.6, so it won't work on the latest version.
  • If you're on 1.6, you're out of luck unless you downgrade your game.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Stardew Valley players still on version 1.5 who want more feline and canine companions on their farm. Perfect for multiplayer groups who want extra pets running around. Skip if you've updated to 1.6 or want any gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're on Steam, you can opt into the 1.5 beta branch to use this mod, but be aware you'll miss out on 1.6 content.
  • Since it's a simple mod, just drop the files into your Mods folder—no need for a mod manager.
  • Make sure all players in multiplayer have the mod installed to avoid sync issues.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Stardew Valley Mods
Author
DellyBelly
Version
2.1.1
Downloads
74,297
Endorsements
2,697
Category
Pets / Horses
Created
12/29/2020
Updated
3/21/2024

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