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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

twiglet77 Sat 07-Mar-20 22:01:18

Presently two cats, one dog, one docile, friendly snake, and DD's dog for half the week. When the children were young we had rabbits, lots of guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, goldfish, chickens and ducks, and several ponies, as well as several cats and dogs. I miss those days but I couldn't afford them all now.

Kimrus Sat 07-Mar-20 23:15:27

I am an animal person, to a point I rescue livestock and not rehome
Yes, I have
4 beagles
2 cats
69 guinea pigs
347 rabbits
3 turkeys
9 ducks
Roosters 8
Chickens 25
Geese 3
Sulphurs crested cockatoo 1
Corella 1
Pigs 3
Large horses 3
Miniature ponies 7
Alpacas 8
Sheep 18
Goats 10
Plus all the wildlife that comes into feed. These know my routine of feeding and will be waiting in the area where I unload produce I get daily from a supermarket
Some animals have come to me wild, but they become tame and they are all allowed to roam free much to hubby’s horror. Every animal has a name, I know which one owns which name. I love playing rugby with the pigs, I always loose. The goats play rough and yes I get injuries. I will include a photo of our latest addition born during a storm, hence named stormy a real special little man and I am the only one here that is allowed near him

AlisonKF Sat 07-Mar-20 23:21:56

I have never li ed without a cat since childhood. I have had two at times and my ageing Siamese is an essential friend in my old age. However, owning a pet is quite an expensive luxury now. Apart from horrendous vet. fees, I spend about £35.00 a month on high quality wet and dry food. I discovered, when first a acquainted with the internet, how much rubbish I had been feeding in the past,buying cheap makes of food which are the norm in shops and supermarkets. Cats need a high proportion of protein in their food as they are obligate carnivores and should not be eating vegetables used to bulk out cheaper foods. Never give milk, as tooth decay will follow. Get insured for the inevitable dental work.

Juicylucy Sat 07-Mar-20 23:34:31

Just one dog my little old staffie shes 15 with arthritis and a bit of dementia so she’s earned her comfy retirement. Love her to bits x

Mar59 Sun 08-Mar-20 08:04:51

2 dogs (mother and son) a cat and an african grey parrot - love and spoil them all

Sark Sun 08-Mar-20 08:34:42

Just one cat that our daughter left with us when she moved out.
He absolutely hates the post men/ladies and will hide and pounce on them as soon as they get near the front door.

Buffybee Sun 08-Mar-20 09:07:53

Wow Kimrus! You win with the amount of animals you care for.
They must take up a lot of your time and money but so worth while rescuing these poor animals and giving them the home they deserve. Stormy is beautiful.....

BlueSapphire Sun 08-Mar-20 22:17:43

Most of the time have had pets since we were married. Once when we had to move abroad for DH's work for three years his parents were kind enough to take on our dog and cat; could never repay them enough. Only recently have I realised how much we asked of them. But would have done the same for our DCs.
Now have two pedigree cats, who are lovely and affectionate, but would not have had them if I had known that DH would die 6 months later.....

sodapop Mon 09-Mar-20 08:18:50

That is some commitment Kimrus well done for rescuing all those animals. The foal is a beautiful little boy.