how many is too many cats? -momtrying2makeit

Yeah the vet is costly I know I have to get Gucci fixed first than my other cat has to go because he has a little rash on his tummy. Nothing major but it needs to be looked at for sure. Thanks friend and happy mylotting to you.

No Problem, Always Glad To Help. I actually remembered something once I read your comment to me, I think that some areas atleast have pet insurance that you can get for your pet. You could always check your vet's office to see if they do and what it costs.

cool three seems like a lot since I just added 1 more to my mix. But I have a dog as well so I guess you could count that as three. Take care and happy mylotting to you as well.

Good news! The momma of the ferals in the bathroom is going to a horse farm today! She's spayed so no more kittens for her.

Hee, hee. You are funny. 30 is a lot of love to go around. I am so happy momma feral has a good home. You have a big heart for cats and that, in my book, gets you a ticket straight to heaven. (Not too soon though!) We cat lovers are sometimes faced with the disdain of others who do not understand our bond. It is they who are missing out on this special part of life. I think it is definitely important to spay and neuter but there is always one who gets away and gets pregnant, not of our own doing but may be due to the negligence of others. We then have to pick up the pieces, as responsible cat lovers, and take these babies in, just as one would do if there were a homeless human child running around on the streets. It is tempting to want these treasures for ourselves but more important if we can place them in good loving homes, the reward and sense of doing right is that much more fulfilled. I just call myself a cat lady and leave out the crazy part. I don't think we are crazy at all. We just have a different viewpoint on what is important in life and I think that is where our confidence in what we are doing to help nature gets its kudos.

That is a lot of cats! My goodness I could not have that many. I think 3 would be plenty for me. Now if I lived on a farm I could have that many but it would be hard to take care of them. Take care and happy mylotting to you as well.

I agree with Tamara and most of the other posts here. The basic thing is not to care what other people think unless it will bring harm to your cats or cause grief between you or any other family member or significant other living with you and the cats. To me, if one loves cats (and I do) you have to weigh the pros and cons. I used to take in any stray I found. It got to be that I had 20 cats. Now, taking care of 20 cats to me is the same as taking care of 2 cats. You have to feed, water and clean the litter box. I find that if one of my cats does not feel like cuddling, then there is always another who is ready for a kiss or two. Animals also help if you are lonely or depressed. They are known to be beneficial to the mental health of the elderly when the animals visit the nursing homes or even hospitals. When I met a friend who helped me place many of the litters of kittens I have rescued, I found that it was just as rewarding to find them good homes as it was to keep them for myself. I would love to do so but money and husband are my constraints. Now if money was no object, I would have an orphanage for cats and friends to help me take care of them. But since money is an object, the orphanage idea is on hold until I win the lottery (ha,ha). The basic things to consider have been mentioned. You need the desire, the financial means, the time to devote to attending to their needs, including socializing, and also the knowledge of how to care for them, especially if they get sick. In my opinion adding 1 more cat to a small family of 2 cats is not that big of a deal. However, remember the old adage 2's company, 3's a crowd? Just something to consider. Nevertheless, the big thing for you is your allergies. How do you manage with your 2 cats? Your allergy may be mild or you control it with medication but adding another cat may increase the potential for aggravating your allergy. If you feel you can deal with all these issues, then I feel if you are rescuing a homeless cat or kitten, you should do what your heart tells you to. By the way, since kitty litter is expensive and messy, I have switched to just using newspaper in the kitty box. As soon as it is soiled, I replace the paper, the box is clean in an instant, and it does not cost that much to buy newspaper. I double wrap the newspaper in plastic bags and dispose of it in the trash. This works for me. I think it helps the environment also. The idea may not work for everyone. I have to wash the bathroom floor more often but this potty box idea is certainly helpful if you have a multiple cat household.

I love my cats for sure, you are right about caring what other people think of me. I have neighbors that think I am crazey. Oh well you are right tamarafireheart. I thank you as always for taking the time to respond to my wacky discussions. Take care friend :)

I know the litter is gonna be a little bit of an issue. Well not really but I like to use that Tidy Cat and it is not cheap. I think I am gonna look online to see if I can find some coupons so I can save on some,

Cool I think 6 might be a lot but as long as I could take care of them I would do it. I would want them all fixed though. I do not like to do that but where I live I must do that. Take care and thanks for sharing this info with me.

You know I never really gave much thought to my avatar showing that I was a cat lover. Very observent of you lkbooi. I think that I might add another cat to the mix but I want the newest one to be fixed first. Take care happy mylotting to you as well.

Three does seem like a lot of responabilty but I love them. I think I might wait for a little longer and see how it goes with our new kitten Gucci. I believe she is a girl and I need to get her fixed first before I add another to the mix. Thanks lumenmom for taking the time to respond to many of my discussions, happy mylotting as well to you.

I like the independant part a lot about cats too. The one thing I hate is cleaning the litter box. I will but I like to give that part to my boyfriend. Anyway thanks for your feedback and happy mylotting to u as well.

I know they are I also have a dog too and she gets along with them rather well too. At first she seemed to be upset about our new addtion Gucci but she seems to have become her best friend they sleep together and everything. Thanks for your feedback and happy mylotting as well.

I am a cat women with only 2 I wonder what it would be like with more. Thanks for taking the time to respond to my discuss. Take care and I am off to respond to one of yours.

I have limited space as well but I guess I could have another one too. I want Gucci fixed first than maybe I will add one more. For now I think 2 cats and 1 dog is enough for me. Take care and thanks for taking the time to respond to my discussion, happymylotting as well.