I have 30 pets am I crazy????

Question

I just counted the pets I have and an shocked!
I have 10 goldfish, 1 cory, 1 dojo loach and 5 snails in a 55 gal fish tank
7 hermit crabs in a 29 gal tank
2 fire bellied toads in a 20 gal tank
1 childerens python in a 44 gal tank
2 cats (both fixed and loose in the house)
1 dog (also fixed and loose in the house)
I am a stay at home Mom with 3 kids and preg with #4, does anyone else have a mini zoo too?

Answer 1

YES, YES, YES.

We have 12 Dwarf hamsters, and 14 Syrian hamsters, and a hedge hog. We have 5 children. No, you/we are not crazy. We love animals and children. The hedgehog is in a 100 gallon aquarium, the dwarf female hamsters (6, mother and 5 babies, two generations) are in a12 X 36 aquarium. The father is alone in a 12 x24 aquarium then boys 6(2 generations) ina a 12 x 30 in aquarium. Three male syrians from a litter of 15 are in separate cages. Two male siblings in a 40 gallon aquarium. 18 x 36 and 4 sisters in an 18 x 36 aquarium and 3 sisters and the mother in a 18 x 36 aquarium. They all have their own exercise wheels. Suction cup wheels. They get along fairly well.

We should start our own CRAZY about animals MOM club.

Nancy

Answer 2

When people come over (especially kids) they always come into my bedroom and look at all my tanks. That's where 6 of the 8 tanks are. So far I have 6 goldfish,
100ish guppies,
50ish snails,
1 betta,
1 hermit crab (I want at least 1 more so he can have company),
2 turtles,
1 cat and 1 dog. Is that enough for a mini zoo?

Answer 3

I once had 24 mice, 12 guinea pigs, two rabbits, 6 spiny mice and 6 rats. I was overwhelmed with all the cages to clean. But I did do it. I got down to a manageable 3 rats over the years. Hey, if you can handle it and keep those aquariums up, I say do it. Children love pets. Just hope your city doesn't have an ordinance on how many pets you can have there. I never tried to find out when I had my rodent menagerie. Good luck, have fun!!!!

Answer 4

No, you're not crazy. Mind you this is coming from a mother of 3 children, 5 dogs, 4 cats, 2 goats, 1 pot belly pig, 6 bunnies, 2 ducks and 3 hampsters:) And...I don't live on a farm but hope to some day.

Answer 5

WELL not really but kinda I have 7 pets but Im 11 u just have a lot of small animals the cats and dogs are fine. so r the othr animals u just ahve a lot of work 2 do to me 7 pets is a lot but u have more so it must be like a mini zoo...

Answer 6

No... I dont have a mini zoo :( wish i did but i still live with my parents. I bet when i move out i will too! Right now i have 2 rats. Bunches of fish, and 4 dogs. I want alot more though. Its not too many animals if you have enough room for them and are able to take care of them good.

Answer 7

and they say we have a mini zoo...2 cats, 2 dogs, 5 guinea pigs, 6 ferrets and 2 fish oh and 4 kids. I stay at home too!

Answer 8

I think thats something special, you can teach your
children good values with pets. Thet can form special
social bonds too. As for me, iv'e had 4 birds, 6 dogs,
4 goldfish, and im adding to my collection getting another
dog for christmas.(all the pets listed above, i didnt have
at the same time) I curently have 2 birds, one had to
be removed because he/she had serious social problems
that i couldnt tolerate, and one died a few weeks ago(R.I.P.
milo). Im looking forward to getting a miniature schnauzer
for christmas. Im such a big animal lover lol. Good luck
with your zoo and best wishes to your family.

Answer 9

You're not alone. I've got:
2 pugs (fixed, indoor only)
1 cattle dog (fixed, outside when I'm at work, inside the rest of the time)
3 cats (fixed, indoor only)
1 bunny (fixed, indoor only)
1 hamster
12 goldfish (pond)
2 catfish (pond)
4 trapdoor snails (pond)
3 cana snails (pond)
6 apple snails (pond)
and I just recently added 3 laying hens.

I think that makes 38. :)

I say as long as you have room and your animals are happy & well-cared for (and FIXED!)... have as many as you want!

Answer 10

As long as you are able to properly care for and provide for all the pets, I don't see a problem with it. If your city has a restriction on how many animals are allowed in a household, it could be a problem... But since the majority are amphibian/fishes I wouldn't worry about it... Unless your neighbors complain.

I only have two gold fish, and that's enough for me (comet-tail and ryukin)!