Consider the person takes good care of them and can afford them
But how many would you consider too many or someone to be a hoarder?
Just curious ...im sure everyone will have their own opinions on this..share them
2007-12-26 03:53:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Good points
But how many do you persoanlly feel is too many? i mean if a person owns a lot of dogs..they may feed them and take care of them ...but you know the dogs arent being properly loved for and given enough time
2007-12-26 04:08:01 · update #1
I think that if you can afford them and take good care of them, it would take a psychiatrist or psychologist to make the diagnosis of hoarder.
2007-12-26 04:01:20 · answer #1 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have 8 dogs in my house. starting with chihuahuas as the smallest to a Rottweiler mix puppy. I also live in a 5 bedroom 2 bath house . Two story with a full basement. We are at our max. I think a hoarder doesn't think about the attention that each animal requires for a well behaved animal. Our legal limit is 6 dogs but since we live in a small town and I know our city clerk I get by with 8. She can be a real witch with people who are not taking care of their dogs. She will confiscate them. She knows that if she needs to foster one I am more than willing to do so.
2007-12-26 14:02:12 · answer #2 · answered by witchywoman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Numbers are not as relevant as the fact a hoarder tends to take on more than they can reasonably care for without decreasing the numbers of pets to accommodate the pet's needs.
The typical hoarder neglects to care for themselves and the environment they reside in with the animals. Their intentions are to be caretakers of the animals but in reality they become overwhelmed and neglect their own health as the now sickly animal's numbers grow by active inner breeding because of failure to provide proper veterinarian care. Hoarders don't see the problems escalating as it is usually out of control before it becomes reported by a relative or neighbor.
Any number can be too many.
2007-12-26 13:55:21 · answer #3 · answered by woooh! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not one set in stone number. A hoarder is defined by their behavior, not by some set number.
A hoarder takes in just about any dog they can get their hands on, regardless of whether or not they can take care of them. They have a chemical imbalance in their brain that compels them to take in and keep the animals they find. If a person can resist the urge to keep adding animals to their home, and can take care of the ones they have without their care taking over their whole life, then they're not a hoarder.
2007-12-26 12:03:14 · answer #4 · answered by kimpenn09 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One one level, the legal perspective, it depends on where you live. Where I live, if you have more than 5 dogs (not counting 1 litter of puppies at a time), you must get a kennel license and be subject to inspections. This includes breeders, private owners and even hunting packs and working herding dogs. On the reality level, it depends on your resources and how you live. If you live in a small apartment, even 5 could be called hoarding. I am financially comfortable, and live on an acre and a half with a big house. I have three that are solely pets, and any more would be too many for me (but 2 of mine are big dogs; 5 small dogs would be doable.
So, in my opinion, no more than 3 to 5 as pets. If the dogs are actual working dogs, the number would be dictated by your needs.
2007-12-26 12:10:40 · answer #5 · answered by Bartmooby 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends where you live and how much room you have. For instance, if you live in a town home about 2 max., but with a ranch you could have more.
2007-12-26 12:01:53 · answer #6 · answered by juliainco 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋