How many pets do you have

We have two rescue Russian Blue pedigree cats. I swore after we lost our previous rescue, a tiny kitten who had a heart condition but lived a good life until she was 5.5yrs, that it was no more pets. It broke my heart to lose her.

Somehow, six month later, we had these two hulking great brutes in our life! They are enormous boys, weighing 5 & 7 kilos a piece but they are the gentlest giants you can imagine.

We had Cavalier spaniels when the children were young but I wouldn’t have another dog, they’re too tying. I’d love a bird if some sort. My bro and I had a budgie each as kids and they were great pets to have, so entertaining.

I have a gorgeous cat and she is company after I lost my husband

Not one. Had goldfish as a child.

Just one rescued Jack Russell . Full of character and bounce. Two walks a day come rain or shine, which keeps me moving. Dodgy knees and back would seize up if I didn't have him. We lost our moggy last year aged 19, and miss her terribly, but the JR wouldn't take kindly to a new cat.

We only have one cat now, as the other died eighteen months ago.

As the cat we have goes out when and as he likes, we have left him to decide whether he needs feline company.

For four months after his brother died, strange cats came in daily, asking whether there was a situation for a young hardworking cat here. The answer was a resounding no from Trold who showed them all the door, hitting, spitting and growling all at once.

When he goes, he will be thirteen this summer, if we don't feel we are too old, I would rather like two cats and a dog.

I haven't had a dog since I was a child, as there wasn't time whilst working and living in a flat is no life for a dog.

When my last dear dog had to be put to sleep I said no more dogs as I would hate them to outlive me. So,no pets.
Strange then how I have 15 cats and kittens lolling about the lounge,not to mention four brand new kittens born last night in a cardboard box!
Yes,I am the crazy cat lady - fell for a cat who brought me two kittens and started feeding them. These are all feral cats and run from any other human but have come to trust me.
I did try to get them all neutered and returned by Cats Protection but they were very unhelpful and fobbed me off.
Beware stray animals with pleading eyes - you might end up like me!
Must add that I don't mind too much,they offer me companionship and giggles at their behaviour in return for food.

I had 3 cats when I had a house. They all died eventually- much missed - the eldest was 19. The mother cat came first at feeding time too. Now that I live in a 1st floor apartment I feel it unfair to have a cat, but I miss having a moggy. I've always loved them.
Have always been a bit afraid of dogs but try hard to overcome it. I think they sense it. They know they have the upper paw.

When we lived on the farm we always had pets, dogs, cats birds, fish horses, cows and even a pig once but now we have moved into town we are pet less

A tie indeed, and never so much so as our current Emma dog. Before we adopted her, she often stayed here with a son, 2 years younger. As the owners didn't want them anymore- and we said before going on holiday that we couldn't adopt both- thehad him euthanazed whilst we were away. Told be by FaceBook message when we were away in Crete- you just cannot imagine how awful that was

When staying here, they would sleep downstairs together - but since she is here on her own 2.5 years now- she will cry and howl the place down. No choice but to give in and let her come upstairs and sleep with us. So no kennels possible (we tried for 2 nights) - she has to come with us everywhere- so she has certainly put a stop to travelling anywhere we can't take her. Fit as a fiddle at 14.5 years.

Will always have a dog, always a rescue - just could never buy a bred dog- but next time we will ensure it is one that can be put in kennels from time to time.

Ours are the garden birds and frogs in the pond.

DH is allergic to cats and dogs, so can’t have any. We did inherit a dog when my FiL died, a lovely old dog, it was so homely coming back from work and having him greet me. Only worked part time and he was ok on his own for half a day.

If I got another it would be a rescue dog. Sometimes I feel our house is a bit sterile without a pet.

Two dogs, two cats & eight chickens. Yes they are a tie, but would miss them if I didn't have them.

We have 2 dogs and a puppy 3mths old. 2 spaniels and a cockapoo. Wouldn't get another cockapoo as she's a one person dog, my OHs, and quite agressive. Spaniels are very sweet and loving. Can't have a cat as DD is severely allergic (throat starts swelling) which is why we had the cockapoo. She's not too bad with the spaniels so can still come to stay with DGD as we live a 2hr journey away.

We've had cats, mice, a hamster, a rat, a rabbit and tropical fish over the years before and after the children arrived. Now we are retired and travel quite a bit we only have a granddog who we look after occasionally. We live opposite a park and when I open the curtains and see people walking their dogs in the wind and rain, I'm not sorry we don't have one.

Purplepixie How lovely to have a cat that lived for 20 years. None of mine have lasted as long.

The first cat we had, acquired when we moved into a house, was an ancient stray. We took him to the vet who said he had a heart murmur and no teeth. We found out that he had one tooth when he bit my husband. We were camping in one room as we were renovating an old wreck and, despite being in London we were able to have a proper fire because we had to burn diseased wood on site. Hughie used to lie in front of the fire, so close that his fur would occasionally get singed when the fire spat. I remember feeling very proud of him because he caught a mouse. We only had him for a year when his kidneys failed. For a long time afterwards we were careful opening the front door in case he got out. That was 40 years ago and I remember him and all the subsequent pets.

IMO all cats are unique so I hope that you will feel ready soon to look for another. There are so many out there that need homes.

We no longer have cats because since we acquired our first dog we have always had a terrier. It was OK bringing a dog into the house with existing cats but I wouldn't do it the other way round. We always have 2 dogs, the others have been sheepdog crosses and once a large elderly teckel ( wire haired dachshund used for hunting here in France) When one dies I always get another dog as a companion for the remaining one.

Two dogs, Molly who is a rescued Whippet cross and Dotty also rescued and is a Border Terrier. I've only had Dotty for a month but she's settled in so well. My old Border passed away last year aged 12 and I missed her so much, still do.

None, now.

I have one dog who has been with me just over 2 years. I love her so much that I don’t think I could ever love another animal as much.

Lots! 2 dogs, 3 cats, 1 pot belly/Kune kune pig, 3 goats, 9 ducks, 10 chickens, a tortoise and a rankins dragon. I also foster for our local cat rescue, mainly the oldies, poorly ones or the unneutered males. I have a small cattery blockmin the garden. The most fosters I’ve ever had at one time is 17, although that did include 11 kittens.

None since my bird died.

3 chickens 2 cats 2 dogs and abearded dragon

Too many!

A rescue wired haired terrier. A bundle of mad energy. She had been found running the streets& was in a terrible state. Would love more, had 3 dogs at one time, but vets fees& insurance are a fortune. No wonder so many poor animals in shelters.

Two sweet Siamese cats, Julius and Ember and an elderly yellow lab, Niamh...my gorgeous darling. We’ll be completely heartbroken when she goes....

A 15 year old cat. Sometimes he gets bored with me and my husband so we invite a friend over who he adores. I can’t imagine life without a cat.

Strictly speaking I suppose we have just the one at the moment, a corn snake that we bought for our son about thirteen years ago that has somehow migrated here permanently. However, we do 'dog share' with our sons. We bought a rescue dog for our younger son and he lived with us for his first four months or so before gradually moving to our son's home; he's like a child of divorce with two homes as we have him very often when our son works away or is on holiday. We also regularly dog sit for our older son when he and his wife go away. In fact I'm whiling away the the time on GN now as I'm waiting for him to be dropped off. Our two sons are very close and spend a lot of time together so their two (Labrador) dogs just love being in each other's company. When we have them together (which we often do) they're very playful and whichever one leaves first we always feel sad for the other who looks very woeful to see his buddy go.

We have always had pets and I think they are wonderful teaching aids for children. Over the years, in addition to the snake, we've had a dog, six cats, rabbits, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, a bearded dragon, goldfish, koi carp and other pond fish. Our children have mostly been reliable in looking after their pets and as adults three have dogs and one has a cat. I have little doubt that in the future my cat owning child will also get a dog.