How many pets, Is too many pets?

Question

I have a addiction!!! and need help!! it is buying animals!! of all things...grrr....it has been about since a month..i lost my close cousin in a death and i started off with a hamster which i have had for two years..a dog which is the family dog..and a cat which adopted here about 2 years ago..now it's up too 5 guinea pigs, 2 rabbits and 3 hamsters...ahhh. i went and got 2 guinea pigs and a rabbit from rescue home..mum forgave me..but then i went and got 3 more guinea pigs..and then today got 2 hamsters..and a rabbit!! ahh..mum doesn't even know, they live in my shed which is just full of their houses..i might even be getting another hamster because i didnt get that one today and she was so cute!! what do i doo?? i have also been offered 3 more guinea pigs..but surely i cannot take them...ahhh helpp...xxxx why does my mind tell me to buy these lovely creatures?? xx

Answer 1

see a physciatrist lol maybe you are doing this cause you feel guilty about accidently kiiling a fish?? idk  

Answer 2

i have the same problem!!  if you cannot give each and every animal the love and attention they need, then please find them new homes.  maybe you can start your own small pet rescue, specializing in hamsters, rabbits, etc...

i personally have a cat, a rabbit, 15 gerbils, a snake, a rabbit and a cat.  i want a dog, and i had another cat but gave her to a better home because i could not afford to give her an operation she needed.

at my parents house, i have 2 cats and a dog.

im also possibly going to purchase a few birds.

however, along with lots of animals comes a life of responsibility.  some of these animals will live to be up to 40 years old.  rabbits must be spayed/neautered when the time comes, must have at least an hour of free time, and you will be changing cage litter at least twice a week.  they must be observed, so you will know if they are sick.  some must be handled, and will need stimulation like frozen veggies and toilet paper rolls.

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Answer 3

Yes, its hard to lose a loved one and maybe you feel like being around living creatures will make up for it. I know you probably take really good care of them but if your mom does not know, immediately tell her. You and her can find good homes for every single one of ur pets and u can of course keep a few. It feels better to let them go to even better homes than yours if thats possible but to make sure they all get their individual love and care. Tell yourself to stop and ask your mom to help you. Even though telling parents feels funny, I know I feel that way all the time, they will help. They were kids afterall.

Answer 4

I don't think there is really a limit but what your doing is not doing the animals any good. It seems like you are trying to get over death by being surrounded with life. If you keep buying these animals you are not going to be able to give them the attention they need. Animals are cute I'm also an animal lover but you cant keep going around taking them all.Love some sell some to good homes. You cant have the world so treat what you have as if it is the world!

Answer 5

You shouldnt keep buying them to satisfy your own needs. They are living animals and each one requires your love and care. You have commited to quite a few years of caring for these animals, Plus with so many it would be nere to impossible to live your life and care for all of them. But if you have alot of free time and are dedicated to the caring of them all then thats fine.  

Answer 6

eh well i cant tell u why u want to buy them but if it helps i used to have like 27 cats, 3 dogs, 2 fish, and a deigo. =) hope that makes u feel atleast alittle better about it. good luck though

Answer 7

It sounds like you have a hoarding problem.

I know your heart is in the right place, but you better be careful or you'll wind up a crazy cat lady.

Give up some of the animals to people who can give them more attention than you're giving them.  I know animals are cute and fun to have, but you can't possibly be giving all those animals the individual attention they deserve.  

Answer 8

Ok, first of all you have to tell your mom that you think you have a problem, other then that you are going to get into trouble as she will think your just being irresponible. Secondly don't get anymore animals! Think responsibly, think, how am I going to be able to provide for another one?

i got my rabbits this summer and was craving for a hamster but I fought the thoughts by thinking about how I had exams coming up this year and I just couldn't make time for another one, and the craving past.

I really think you should go see a shrink for this, good luck

Answer 9

haha. I am the same way! Animals are just so cute and cudly, I can not resist! I have 47 animals, and I am constantly looking for more! Turing them down is very hard, but sometimes you just have to do it.

If you feed, water, clean up after, and pay for the animals, i dont thknk your mom would be mad.

Mine does not get mad. But then again, shes the same way I am.

Just remember that you canot have all the animals in the world, and sometimes you have to turn them down.

I'm sorry about your cuz!

Answer 10

I feel bad for them! Are they dying?!?!!? You need to find them better homes IMMEDIATELY !!!! That's horrible! If I knew you I would call the animal police!!!! Get them to a better home pleaase!!!!!

Answer 11

Well i dont think its a problem as long as you have the space time and money to take care of them. Im 13 and i take care of a fish a cat a dog a guinea pig a bird and a turtle completely on my own.