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19. I took care of six cats in a farm house

Wed Nov 27, 2019, 12:58 AM

Nov 2019

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it's OK if your place is big enough, you can afford their care and you do the litter boxes (we had three) at the VERY least, once a day (I usually did them when I woke up and when I went to sleep).

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Talk me down - 6 cats is too many.... 6 cats is too many... [View all] EveHammond13 Nov 2019 OP

we have 5 cats. ANNIE, TAFFY, INKY, SADIE & SALLY. they are all rescue cats. GET THE KITTENS !!!!! trueblue2007 Nov 2019 #1

I just feel this connection with them, like they should be with us. EveHammond13 Nov 2019 #3

Six. Six, doesn't sound that bad 😬😊😉😸😽😾😺😻😽 MLAA Nov 2019 #2

We have 6 cats Danmel Nov 2019 #4

I understand my new job would be 24/7 litter cleaning! EveHammond13 Nov 2019 #6

I was doing cat rescue fostering for a while lapfog_1 Nov 2019 #14

also I feel like bringing them home is the emotional boost I need right now EveHammond13 Nov 2019 #5

Six cats is too many Polly Hennessey Nov 2019 #7

I need them! EveHammond13 Nov 2019 #9

We have had 5, and just now have "only" 3. 3catwoman3 Nov 2019 #8

so hard to know if they will all get along, but if they do I think it's good for all of them EveHammond13 Nov 2019 #10

Most of the time, cats work it out... 3catwoman3 Nov 2019 #16

adult cats will generally be far more tolerant of new kittens yellowdogintexas Nov 2019 #33

at one point we had 11 yellowdogintexas Nov 2019 #37

wow! EveHammond13 Nov 2019 #42

Proper introduction is key and you can find all the info on the internet...do not rush it. A cat I UniteFightBack Nov 2019 #41

Denying another family the joys of owning a furry friend, is selfish. HeavyHemi Nov 2019 #11

that's why I'm taking two --- I'm not going to separate these two adorable litter-mates EveHammond13 Nov 2019 #13

I've had four indoors in a 2 BR apt in the past. Get them. Grasswire2 Nov 2019 #12

Been there, done that HeavyHemi Nov 2019 #15

I have had up to nine at a time. House of Roberts Nov 2019 #17

I don't think it's weird or too many. Laffy Kat Nov 2019 #18

I took care of six cats in a farm house Skittles Nov 2019 #19

Nothing wrong with six aquamarina Nov 2019 #20

maybe once you get past 4 a few more is not such a big deal....! EveHammond13 Nov 2019 #22

It's not insanity. There's true clinical of that in our white house, oval office, etc. sprinkleeninow Nov 2019 #21

yes I know I probably should just go with my heart on this one EveHammond13 Nov 2019 #23

That's usually a sure way to discern all. If you can do it, sprinkleeninow Nov 2019 #24

I had 4 cats inside and one outside who would not come in. MuseRider Nov 2019 #25

if they are neutered early, before they learn how to spray it will not be a problem yellowdogintexas Nov 2019 #34

I did not know that. MuseRider Nov 2019 #39

If you can afford the vet bills and you don't have to worry about relocating six, then since you are emmaverybo Nov 2019 #26

Heck, 6 cats is nothing. At one point, my late husband and I had 24--16 of them were abandoned catbyte Nov 2019 #27

Hmmm, 6 cats. Doreen Nov 2019 #28

I have six. BlueTsunami2018 Nov 2019 #29

spares are a good thing. pansypoo53219 Nov 2019 #30

I have eight spinbaby Nov 2019 #31

!!!!! EveHammond13 Nov 2019 #32

let's talk about too many with some perspective..... yellowdogintexas Nov 2019 #35

awesome! EveHammond13 Nov 2019 #43

I've lived with ten. Harker Nov 2019 #36

If you love those kittens - adopt them. If not, you will regret it jpak Nov 2019 #38

2 kittens? 2 kittens the same age? Well that doesn't count as 2 that's really just one so go ahead UniteFightBack Nov 2019 #40

I'm going to agree with you on that EveHammond13 Nov 2019 #44

A former co-worker and his wife were cat hoarders. avebury Nov 2019 #45

As long as you can give them all love, a safe and clean home and have the resources to Fla Dem Nov 2019 #46

I have only one cat and that's enough for me. sakabatou Nov 2019 #47

Get another two cats and a fifth of vodka. nt zanana1 Nov 2019 #48

As long as you plan to keep them till death do you part Beringia Nov 2019 #49