Do I have too many pets?

Question

When I got married, I brought with me 2 dogs. One has been my dog since the first time we met, we've been completely inseparable, the other,was my mother's dog, and she had told me if I didn't take him then she would have him put down.

We moved in with my husband and his Cat, which more or less came with the house (previously owned by his deceased great grandmother.

We had been talking about getting another cat to help his cat feel less outnumbered by my dogs, when his grandmother had a stray kitten follow her home. It seemed like destiny, so we kept him.

A wile later I found a dog that someone had just dumped off at the local dump. He was starving, and probably would not have survived another 24 hours on his own. We brought him home, and agreed that if a vet gave him a clean bill of health he could stay.

Nearly a year later we found 2 abandoned and dying kittens. We brought them home, nursed them to health, and tried diligently to find them homes. Realizing this wasn't going to happen I contacted the local animal shelter, and they told me that due to the kennels being already crowded the kittens would be immediately euthanized! So we kept them.

Two days ago an injured puppy wandered into my yard and I left him be assuming he would wander right back home...well, that never happened. I've been making all sorts of "found" flyers, and contacted the shelter about taking him, but after seeing him they determined that he had a minimum of 1/4 American Pit Bull terrier in him, and would therefore not recommend him for adoption of any kind as they are considered "dangerous" dogs. So my husband and I are considering adopting him to save him from euthanasia as well. He would absolutely be our last animal.

My husband's family think were insane, but my question is, if no one else will help these animals, and under our care they are well provided for (2 meals a day, all vaccines, regular check-ups, they all get along well, are seemingly happy, with a safe and clean environment.) what is wrong with having 8 pets??

Answer 1

No probable with that, i think thats nice of you to do.

i mean if no one else will save there lifes.

oh and pitbulls are way not dangerous, its like

any other dog it depends on how they were raised.

[[not saying it to you but saying it to the shelter]]

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Answer 2

there's nothing wrong with having 8 pets as long as you are able to provide adquate food, water, vet visits, and attention to them. As long as they are taken good care of

Answer 3

If your pets are well taken care of and loved by you for who they are and not what they can give to you then I say God bless you for your compassion for these precious animals in need!!! we have 12 kitties in our home all rescues of one type or another. I have rescued cats for over thirty years and will continue to do so as long as I am able. I applaud you for your efforts,Wish there were more like you on this earth.

Answer 4

As long as u can take care of them and have room for them all i see nothing wrong with haveing 8 pets

Answer 5

thats fine

you're a really good person rescuing all of those animals

at one point i had 16 cats because 2 of my 8 cats had kittens.....

plus i had 2 dogs, and 2 gerbils..

having alot of animals is fine, as long as you take care of all of them.

Answer 6

There is nothing wrong with that as far as I see it! I think it's wonderful that you're taking care of these animals, considering they're helpless without it. Good for you! I'm glad to hear someone else cares so much :)

Answer 7

As long as you are taking proper care of them and love them than NO you do not have 2 many pets, Personally I can't have enough pets!! I love Animals!!

Answer 8

awwees good people :)  WOW

i would have done same thing, i am an animal lover myself!

the  problem is that sometimes if people complain, they may take some of your pets.

the good thing is that they are taken care of, if the local shelter wont take them i suggest you find a good  home for them yourself, if you really dont want to have as many pets.

anyways good luck !

Answer 9

Nothing if you can afford it...but you have to draw the line. I think what you are doing is great, but you will have to come to the realization that you cant save them all. You have bled your heart out...concentrate on the one's you have and give pity and pat to any new one's you may find. Love your eight, but understand that much more can put a huge strain on the balance in your household.

Answer 10

As long as you are able to take good care of these animals (food, water, shelter, love, attention) I don't think you can EVER have too many animals!!!

Answer 11

the nice thing is your a person who has knowledge about animals and can help others with pet-y questions

Answer 12

If you think you might have too many pets then I can assure you that you do.

Answer 13

As long as you have the means to care for them all then I don't see a problem with it. I only have 2 dogs a cat a bird and a saltwater tank and my family thinks I have a zoo! It sounds like you love all of them a lot and they are well taken care of.  

Answer 14

nothing go girl you have an open heart to animals i am always taking in pets that wonder into my yard such as doves robins dogs cats squirrels and raccoons but don't worry besides the cats and dogs we let them go once they were better and the cats and dogs we found there home or found them a home

Answer 15

As long as each and one of your pets gets enough love, care and attention. And they don't interfere with your day to day lives, there's nothing wrong with that.

Answer 16

i can understand you wanting to save all these pets or keep them, but you can't just take in every pet that is hurt or stray. i know where i live people are allowed to have so many pets per household (depending on your yard size). I think if that's the case you might want to look into that...it could lead to fining. if not, you could always keep them temporarily and nurse them back to health/shelter them, if need be, and "foster" them. I think there are many people out there who are always looking for animals and there are also people who treat them very badly. just remember, every person thinks differently and some might even think one pet is too much, depending on who looks at it. it seems like you want to do the right thing and more power to you, but there are limits sometimes, too.  

Answer 17

haha if u got the space,time, money, there is never to many =O