Animal Sitter

stardew-valley — Mods & Enhancements

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.

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Downloads: 174,730 | Endorsements: 4,919

💡 Notes

By jwdred | v1.0.9 | 4,919 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Make sure you have SMAPI installed – most Stardew Valley mod

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

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 w

Try it on a test save first to see how the hiring mechanic works before committing on your main farm.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod not working

Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility

👍 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.
No detailed description – you'll have to figure out the exact mechanics (cost, NPC availability) in-game.

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