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TrendyNannie6 Fri 06-Mar-20 12:37:15

If funds allowed I’d have a houseful. We have three cats and a dog. Real animal lovers here

Theoddbird Sat 07-Mar-20 09:09:58

Two cats

paddyanne Fri 06-Mar-20 20:24:46

2 cats,sisters called Belle and Rosie .They own us and we are required to feed them gourmet cat food and treats when they miaow pathetically at us.Also required are free laps in the evenings and one of us to open the door when the decide to come home ,walk through the house and out the back door ,a dozen times a day .In return they bring a lot of fun and entertainment

CanadianGran Fri 06-Mar-20 19:20:25

One very lively Aussie shepherd called Jersey (after the chocolate and the island). I would like to have a cat, but in reality one pet is enough.

Gransooz Fri 06-Mar-20 19:18:28

1 crazy cocker spaniel (working strain) ?, 1 ungrateful unplayful little wretch of a budgie ?, and some fish in our pond (mostly goldfish and shubunkins with 1 golden orfe who looks like he is on his last fins?!) But he is hanging in there. We had 2 but one died a few weeks ago. I do love pets. The house seems so empty without them.

Lovetopaint037 Fri 06-Mar-20 18:54:36

Just one, he has just turned 80, has a lovely head of hair which I stroke and ruffle and is trained to bring me tea and breakfast in bed. He takes himself for a walk and doesn’t spill water, etc on the floor and the bonus is I don’t have to stock pile poo bags.

Shrub Fri 06-Mar-20 17:54:19

None!!

AllTheLs Fri 06-Mar-20 17:18:13

Two cats (I'd have another two if I could afford!) and a corn snake. I could never be without a cat.

TwiceAsNice Fri 06-Mar-20 17:13:08

One gorgeous rescue cat called Amie. She relocates to my lap the minute I sit down. I adore her and luckily she adores me

gillyknits Fri 06-Mar-20 16:51:57

Just one very spoilt rescue cat called Harry. He is such a beautiful boy !

Greenfinch Fri 06-Mar-20 16:47:26

Another one with just one rescue cat.

Purplepixie Fri 06-Mar-20 16:47:07

None. Sadly my beautiful cat died last November and she was so unique that I cannot get another. She was called Pixie and over 20 years old. My beautiful tabby.

Scribbles Fri 06-Mar-20 16:42:30

I am owned by one very proprietorial cat.

callgirl1 Fri 06-Mar-20 16:40:14

Just one cat. The most we ever had at one time was 2 cats and a dog, but that was years ago.

sodapop Fri 06-Mar-20 16:37:46

Three dogs, one cat, 10 chickens and a sheep. Expensive, time consuming, keep us tied to the house but we wouldn't have it any other way. We love our rural life.

janeainsworth Fri 06-Mar-20 16:32:01

None.

millymouge Fri 06-Mar-20 16:30:40

We have two rescued greyhounds, our third and fourth of the breed. Lovely dogs, would love another but you have to be sensible about the cost of caring for them. Have always have dogs all our married life, from labs to dobermanns. Greyhounds are our choice now though, very nice temperaments

Calendargirl Fri 06-Mar-20 16:22:53

Bluebelle

Yes, but I think your family are probably very sensible. If more people who work etc. gave a bit more thought to acquiring pets, it might be better for all. Pets take a lot of time, money and care.
My GD, 12, is wittering for a pair of Guinea Pigs. DH has been drafted in to make a hutch and pen. She will look after them, clean them out, feed them before school etc. etc. Guess who will be looking after them when they are away on holiday?
I hope I’m wrong, but think the novelty will soon wear off for GD.

BlueBelle Fri 06-Mar-20 16:04:19

None for me
when the children were younger I let them have every pet imaginable at different times we had cat, dog, gerbils, rabbits terrapins, snakes etc etc They are now grown up with families of their own and not one of them has any pets and none of them want any so that didn’t work

Framilode Fri 06-Mar-20 15:56:32

Just my lovely rescue dog who has transformed our lives. When our old dog died a year ago we said no more but then changed our minds. I am so glad we did.

SalsaQueen Fri 06-Mar-20 15:38:01

A few years ago we had quite a few - 3 cats, 2 gerbils, 2 rabbits, 2 goldfish. They've all died except for my lovely cat Mr Cooper, who is probably about 15 now.

H1954 Fri 06-Mar-20 14:42:45

Just the one, my OH! He's such a pet, has just made me a lovely cuppa! Bet you can't get your cats and dogs to make tea!

Juliet27 Fri 06-Mar-20 14:39:18

A dog and a canary which had escaped from somewhere and landed in an exhausted state next to my husband. Couldn't trace the owner and he's now been with us for 10 years. A wonderful singer.

Scentia Fri 06-Mar-20 14:31:45

Just the one little Staffie. She costs me a fortune at the vets there is always something wrong with her?

FlexibleFriend Fri 06-Mar-20 14:27:34

I have 5 in all a staffie, 3 pugs and an african grey parrot.

shysal Fri 06-Mar-20 13:53:02

Just two cats now, but unlike GagaJo's mine dislike each other!
DD2 phoned last night to tell me that they had reserved a Vizsler puppy, currently 4 weeks old. I am envious envy
This is a Google image of a similar pup.