How many is too many?

[Velvet]

Cats that is.

I was told today that I had too many cats by my younger brother, when I replied that they themselves had had 3 cats at one stage together, he replied "Yes but we didn't have two dogs at the same time"

I feel quite indignant about this.

What makes people think they have the right to be so pass remarkable. Most of my pet owning friends have more animals than me!

I know I shouldn't let it annoy me, but it has

I was so relieved when a wasp came in through the cat flap and he jumped up saying he couldn't stand wasps and had to go home!

[Squirrel]

I think that 'too many' is highly subjective. I wouldn't have more than 2 right now, but that's because they would have to be house cats, and this place is on the small side. I also live alone and think that makes a difference.

If you are happy with the number of animals you have, and have the space (and finances), and they all live together as a family, no one else has any right to comment (beyond a landlord!!!)

*hugs*

[pamela81]

i think its up to the owner to decide. As long as they have enough space to play or relax aswell as getting ample attention and care then however many you have shouldnt be too much of an issue .

[angieh]

Trouble is that little brothers just say what they think (or so I'm told). Family members can blurt stuff out and be totally inconsiderate and irrational too.

I've always had an ideal in my mind - two cats and one dog but where that idea comes from I have no idea. And I keep hankering after another cat ..............

Whatever YOU are happy with and can cope with is the best.

[paulinef2]

Unfortunately you wouldn't be able to repeat what I'd have said to him if I'd been in your place! Tell him to mind his own beeswax!

[dandysmom]

As long as you have space enough, are able to give all of them the love and attention they need, and financially able to handle the costs of food, meds, vets and insurance, it''s no one's damn business!!! What an infuriating comment, family or not. Bah!

[Elaine]

Personally I agree with all of the above statements, it's not like you are a hoareder of anything, your not letting them all breed, all are well catered for and cared for.

[Moli]

Goodness knows what your brother would think of me then, 3 dogs and 4 cats!!!

[babycakes]

I also agree that it is entireley up to the individual. My friends house is like a zoo filled with 6 cats, 2 dogs, 3 snakes, 3 lizards, tortoises and god only knows what else. I have one cat cos he is feral and a house cat but I have had 4 at one stage and would love to own a house in Greece with cats dogs, goats, chickens and whatever else I decided to keep

[Velvet]

Thanks folks. I am biding my time but will definitely be saying something to him in a nice way, but he will get the message