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In reply to the discussion: Talk me down - 6 cats is too many.... 6 cats is too many... [View all]Polly Hennessey
(7,210 posts)7. Six cats is too many
but keep the faith you can do it. I once had four cats and three dogs. It is doable. Certainly will keep you busy. The two kittens need you.
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we have 5 cats. ANNIE, TAFFY, INKY, SADIE & SALLY. they are all rescue cats. GET THE KITTENS !!!!!
trueblue2007
Nov 2019
#1
also I feel like bringing them home is the emotional boost I need right now
EveHammond13
Nov 2019
#5
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
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
that's why I'm taking two --- I'm not going to separate these two adorable litter-mates
EveHammond13
Nov 2019
#13
It's not insanity. There's true clinical of that in our white house, oval office, etc.
sprinkleeninow
Nov 2019
#21
if they are neutered early, before they learn how to spray it will not be a problem
yellowdogintexas
Nov 2019
#34
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
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