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I feel really pulled to adopt another homeless cat.There are so many and I am only one person I say to myself.

Is there something wrong with someone wanting to take in so many, to protect them.

Don't get me wrong. I love my eight and I do worry if I am over extending.

So how do you all say no? What makes you not tempted to save more cats?

I think I need cat withdraw theropy.
 

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I feel really pulled to adopt another homeless cat.There are so many and I am only one person I say to myself.
Is there something wrong with someone wanting to take in so many, to protect them.
Don't get me wrong. I love my eight and I do worry if I am over extending.
So how do you all say no? What makes you not tempted to save more cats?
I think I need cat withdraw theropy.
There is nothing wrong with you :hugs:
Well..... How do I keep myself from overextending..... from taking in more and more? Simple - my wallet won't let me :nod:
To me, my limit is in what I can afford. Can I pay insurance for them all? Can I afford their vet bills? Can I afford their food? Their emergency care? Petsitter? Which is hundreds and hundreds a month with my traveling? Meds?

Do I have enough space for them?
I have 3, and that is my limit - I had 4, and one passed away not long ago..... I had to take her..... she had to be rescued..... But for now I can not take another.....
If I had more money, more space.... I would take more in, and not feel bad about it....
I think each of us have our own limits, depending on how much we can provide to them.
As far as not being tempted..... I believe all of us are? I know I am - I can't go to a shelter, or a petsmart or petco and not walk out completely heartbroken :(
But I know my limitations too..... and I stick to it :nod:
 
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There is nothing wrong with you

Well..... How do I keep myself from overextending..... from taking in more and more? Simple - my wallet won't let me

To me, my limit is in what I can afford. Can I pay insurance for them all? Can I afford their vet bills? Can I afford their food? Their emergency care? Petsitter? Which is hundreds and hundreds a month with my traveling? Meds?
Do I have enough space for them?
I have 3, and that is my limit - I had 4, and one passed away not long ago..... I had to take her..... she had to be rescued..... But for now I can not take another.....
If I had more money, more space.... I would take more in, and not feel bad about it....
I think each of us have our own limits, depending on how much we can provide to them.
As far as not being tempted..... I believe all of us are? I know I am - I can't go to a shelter, or a petsmart or petco and not walk out completely heartbroken

But I know my limitations too..... and I stick to it
Humm, I don't do most of what you do. No insurance for mine, (I don't even have any) No expenense of a sitter service I am home every night.

I could do better about the vet visits.

Need to feed better food too. Wish I could do the raw food thing too, like you. Sounds so logical. I don't have the time or money for that.

Still, I can give them a happy home and love. You can't eat love...thank you for your insight. I am feeling better balanced
 
 
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I'm drawn to all I see, and I can identify with your what you are going through.  I am the type of person who picks up strays at fast food restaurants, etc., though lately they have come from shelters.  I was at animal control today - it does not involve my own job, but we do have inmates working at the shelter, so I tagged along with my boss/friend to drop off some paperwork.  I even wanted the puppies and I am not a dog person.  DH is there to stop me from becoming a hoarder, but he brings home cats, too.  We just can't stand to see anything go hungry.
 

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I am restricted by vet bills. I am also a renter with a two pet limit and we all know how cats love to sit in windows.  Both of mine have had some expensive vet bills and I was stretched thin a couple of times getting them taken care of.  I would love to take in more but I have to think about being able to give them everything they need.  I wouldn't really be rescuing them if I can't take good care of them, I would just be filling my own needs.
 
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LOL, Darn! Now you tell us.

I have had eleven before. This isn't too many to feed and love. But it is when you figure in vet checks and proper care eight is plenty.

Still...one more? Help those little eyes. I am lucky, my cats are kind and will except others into their fold.

Have to keep in mind I can't save them all. I know what I will be doing in heaven. Look around in the middle of a bunch of cats. I will be there. I can take care of them all there. Humm that will be heaven
 
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