how many pets is too much pets?

how many pets is too much pets?
I want to have ideally two dogs two cats and a bunny. I know five is a lot. but i always worry that each species would be lonely without the other, im not sure about bunnies and rodents, i think they would be more fine than cats and dogs. I also like the people person cats ones that are social with people, i only have a cat now, it meows and trys to talk to me. the only people that i know with that many pets they are considered the crzy "dog or cat" people because they feel bad for whatever lost pet comes across to their home and take it in.

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Mamapolo2016 · F

It is only an estimate - but the approximate cost of caring for a dog is well over $500/year and slightly less for a cat.

This assumes there are no accidents or illnesses that may run into thousands of dollars.

Let's say a bunny costs roughly as much as a cat.

If you got all five at once, you can estimate about $2500+ for the first year (food, equipment, collars, leashes, grooming tools, crates, bedding, etc) and probably around two grand a year after that - not including extra vet expenditures or the original cost of the animal (even most shelters charge around $200).

Girlyfriendcollecting · F

@Mamapolo2016 yea understand the cost, I also save a lot on pet food as it is. with coupons sales and other resources, I agree its pricey, I am more concerned with image.

Mamapolo2016 · F

Well - if that's a concern - what if you fall in love with someone who's allergic to animals? or have to move somewhere they won't allow animals? if you live alone, what if you break a leg and can't walk them?

On the other hand. how much do you care about the opinions of people who don't love what you love?

That's a decision only you can make. My daughter & her man currently have 2 dogs, 2 cats, four chickens and a pair of hermit crabs - and I don't think anybody thinks they're crazy - just animal crazy. @Girlyfriendcollecting