I can’t remember a time that I didn’t live in a multi-pet household. Now my husband and I share our home with five cats, but as a kid I grew up with both cats and dogs. At one point, my family shared our home with three cats and three dogs. To me, having multiple animals is just a given. If it weren’t for financial considerations, I wouldn’t stop at five cats! One day I hope to add dogs, goats, chickens, and cows to the mix!
When I tell people that I have five cats, I am often met with disbelieving looks, or the typical “you must be a crazy cat lady” response. Sure, to some it seems insane to have so many cats. But I wouldn’t have it any other way. So… why is having multiple pets so awesome?
1. We have non-stop entertainment.
2. They keep each other company.
Which brings me to my third point…
Pipo & MInko says
We had three kitties all at once…and a wee pup…and two young boys…now that was interesting:))
You are special to have so many all together! Not crazy, just special!
Summer says
I love living in a multi-cat family – that way, when my human is busy, I have pals to entertain me! And it’s cool that I have her boyfriend here too – he eats different stuff from my human, like cantaloupe, and he gives treats!
prancer pie says
We love this post!
Our pawrents often laugh about the entertainment we provide. They even say that Preslee and Prudence should have been named: Netflix and Showtime.
MOL MOL MOL!!!
The Swiss Cats says
Great post ! It’s all true ! Purrs
Ann Staub says
I’ve always had multiple pets too and it’s the best 🙂 I like variety I think lol… I do wish I had 5 cats like you do though. That would just be the awesomest. Very jealous of your kitty covered blanket!
Madi says
Applauding wildly what a great post.
Hugs
Madi and mom
da tabbies o trout towne says
guys…sum part oh trout towne haz all ways been multee pet…catz, dawgs, hamsterz, fish…..but thank full lee….never any burdz !!! 🙂 ♥♥♥
Dezi and Lexi says
We kuldn’t agwee more. Mommy sez there’s no way she wuld stop at two ifin she lived in hers own house or a house dat allowed more. And we wuldn’t mind cuz mommy wuldn’t luv us any less. Have a pawsum day.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Lexi
Maxwell, Faraday & Allie says
WAIT, *YOU GUYS* have a giraffe TOO? So does Aunt Connie! We are sooooooooooo underprivileged.
MOMMMMMMMM!
The Island Cats says
You’re right…having multiple cats has its advantages and disadvantages…but the mom says the good outweighs the bad and she wouldn’t have it any other way.
Brian Frum says
From one multi-pet family to another, you nailed it!
Cathy Armato says
Your cats are so sweet! I love having multiple pets! Growing up we always had multiple pets; cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles. The only time I didn’t have multiple pets was; When I was single living in Manhattan because I had roommates that wouldn’t allow pets! The first few years I was married because my hubby was not into the multi pet thing – but he is now!
Love & Biscuits,
Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them
Emma says
My mom did have four cats at one time and when I joined the family it as us two dogs with three cats. Now we are three dogs and two cats. Mom says two of each is probably the best. You all look pretty happy!
Kitties Blue says
We should have pawticipated in this special day, don’t you think? Mom misses so many opportunities. When Mom was a really little girl, they had 13 kitties at one time, Two moms: a Persian with two kittens and a tabby with nine. In the end, they only kept one kitten. Mom wasn’t too happy about that as it was not her favorite one. After having to have him put to sleep, they became a dog family. We love all you sweet kitties and your pawrents. Astrid is sending Sampy 0987654345678987654345676543432321234567876543213456789876543212345678987654345676 kisses and all her love! XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
Tamago says
I grew up with dogs, cats, and hamsters, and it was always fun to see how they interact with each other. All of your reasons for having multiple fur kids are so true and I totally agree! I love love love your photo covered in a blanket of kitties 🙂
Fur Everywhere says
I have two kitties, and if I had the financial means, I’d definitely get more! There’s nothing like having multiple kitties in your home. There’s never a dull moment, and a kitty is always there for you whether you’re happy or sad. I cannot imagine my life without kitties in it.
sand spring chesapeakes says
Great post! Love the pictures. I would like one more cat as I used to always have more than one. For now I will stick to my 3 chessies, the puppies on the way and my one cat
Pipo & MInko says
We had three kitties all at once…and a wee pup…and two young boys…now that was interesting:))
You are special to have so many all together! Not crazy, just special!
Maxwell, Faraday & Allie says
WAIT, *YOU GUYS* have a giraffe TOO? So does Aunt Connie! We are sooooooooooo underprivileged.
MOMMMMMMMM!
Pipo & MInko says
We had three kitties all at once…and a wee pup…and two young boys…now that was interesting:))
You are special to have so many all together! Not crazy, just special!
Maxwell, Faraday & Allie says
WAIT, *YOU GUYS* have a giraffe TOO? So does Aunt Connie! We are sooooooooooo underprivileged.
MOMMMMMMMM!