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yellowdogintexas

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37. at one point we had 11

Wed Nov 27, 2019, 05:40 PM

Nov 2019

Our 3 males raised from babyhood (Lewis Clark and CatZilla)
Formerly Feral Squeaker
Five Formerly Feral kittens
Their mother on the porch
and a stray picked up by our daughter, name of Fred
Eventually we were down to the 3 adults, Squeaker, 2 of the litter of 5 and Feral MomCat. The other 4 were adopted.

Now we have 2 of the old guys, Squeaker, Missy his half sister and the last of our foster litter. Because she was Untouchable, we named her Elliot Ness (that was when we thought she was a boy)

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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