Are you an extreme cat lover?

Question

I was just curious how many cats people have in their houses. I have none, I find cats and dogs disgusting with their shedding and pooping. But that's only me, to each is own. But my mother in law has 12 cats in her house and she feeds all the strays so she has approx. (including the house cats) 15-20 cats hanging around her property at any given time. I was wondering if this was normal and if others share this obsession with cats and why? In my opinion all cats do is lay around, how can that be anything worth wanting in excess. (remember this is my opinion please leave it at that and don't get nasty with me because I don't share your views please, thank you)

Answer 1

Well, you sort of mislead me with your question once I read the description. I AM an extreme cat lover. I love cats that skateboard, and jet ski and sky dive. Cats that do extreme activities. Those cats are sweet. They always dress cool and have tattoos and all the other cats want to be like them. They're cats without agendas, and I love those cats.

I didn't realize that you meant do I extremely love cats.

Not as much as your crazy mother in law. Holy cow...20 cats? Is she starting an army?

I did that whole feeding strays thing with a homeless guy and the same thing happened. Eventually I was feeding like 7 homeless dudes every morning. Then I was like enough is enough. And the homeless are a lot harder to shoo away with a broom than a cat. Let me tell ya! Plus they always pooped in my garden.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

The most cats I have had at one time were three. Having as many as your mother isn't necessarily abnormal. I think the most important thing is, is she capable of giving them the care they need. When I had three in door cats I had a litter box for each of them and one back up litter box. Now I have just one cat but he has two litter boxes. Also bringing them to the vet for their shots and having them spayed and neutered is important. Anyway, I can see why you dislike cats. I had a friend who's parents bred many a litter. He has no desire to have any pets now. In your mom's case it may be excessive but if it makes her happy and the cats are well taken care of then I see no harm in it. Some people like it and some don't.

Answer 3

I have one cat at my parent's house, and yes, she is pretty much good for nothing, but I guess it's the companionship.

When I'm out on my own soon, I'm looking into getting a cat just to have something around because living alone as I find, is pretty boring. I do like it because I don't have anyone annoying me, but when friends aren't around and there's nothing to do, at least the cat is milling about.

Answer 4

Yes, I love cats. When I moved into my house, there were app. 13 stray cats hanging around. N ow there must be around 20...I don't feed them unless they come to the door, I found out some of my neighbors feed them also. Your Mom sounds as if she has a compulsion to feed the cats. Some people even "hoard" cats, or collect them; they can't see one cat being without food or suffering. "Feed them, and they will come", applies to cats. The more you feed, the more will come.

Answer 5

Cats are more important issue than it is usually supposed to be. In our age of overpopulation, strict measures have to be taken to control birth rate. Under such circumstances, a cat becomes a perfect substitute for a child, grandchild… and even for a partner in life. Cats are certainly preferable to dogs, at least for those who live in an apartment, they are more cleanly and less loud. Cats living with people without contact with other cats become very understanding.

Answer 6

I do respect your opinion and feelings with regard to animals...however I could never imagine my life without animals in it. We have 6 cats, 4 are truly my mothers, and they are the oldest, i have a 5 month old tortoiseshell kitten and i absolutely adore her, she sleeps under my chin every night, and washes my face EVERY morning, and i adore her. My sister has a 6 week old white kitten...not sure how much she adores him yet, but im pretty certain she will reach the same levels of blind adoration as my mother and I have. And did you know that stroking a cat lowers your blood pressure? It is scientifically proven!!!!

Answer 7

First and foremost cats are very lovable when they want to be. they have their own personality!!i love every single cat that comes up to me I'm a person that if i do see a stray i would bring it in my house and keep it!!on Halloween a black cat came up to me out of no where!!i brang her inside then named her Isis she had 6 kittens in January this year!!and for your stepmother apparently she adores and loves cats so she does anything in her power to make them happy this is normal!!

Answer 8

That is a little extreme.
She may be an animal hoarder. It is the newest "syndrome" being treated by mental health professionals. Worth looking into, maybe she needs treatment.
I do like cats. One at a time though. They make quiet, restful companions, and for me petting them is relaxing.

Answer 9

Cats are pretty cool sumtimes...but all mine do is sleep...and no i don't think the aunt situation is normal...i do not share that obsession w/ cats.....that's basically all cats do is lay around but if u try to like play around w/ them and stuff they can b pretty hilarious!!!

Answer 10

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