{"id":1017,"date":"2020-02-28T13:50:45","date_gmt":"2020-02-28T17:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/?p=1017"},"modified":"2020-02-28T13:50:45","modified_gmt":"2020-02-28T17:50:45","slug":"is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-many-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/is-there-such-a-thing-as-too-many-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Is There Such A Thing As Too Many Pets? \ufeff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Pets are family. Studies show that at least 70% of us agree with that statement. Many of us would love to have as many pets as we can<\/a>, saving them from a life in the shelter. It\u2019s easy to remember that special moment when you met the furry love of your life, and it can be hard to say no when you\u2019re an animal lover.\u00a0
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But is there a limit to how many pets a person can care for<\/a>? Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates<\/a> explores the line between garden variety pet owners, benevolent rescuer, and out of control animal accumulators. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Care, Not The Number<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though one might assume there is a clear number of pets over which one becomes classified as a hoarder, it really comes down to the care of the animals. It may be that one household has 10 cats, all of which are impeccably cared for. Or it may be a household with 5 pets and the living situation constitutes the definition of \u201choarding.\u201d
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Hoarding, in fact, isn\u2019t about a number. It\u2019s a compulsive need to acquire animals that reaches an overwhelming state, resulting in unintentional animal neglect or abuse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Know If You Have Too Many Pets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some pet owners have the resources, time<\/a>, and space to adopt many pets. And there\u2019s no absolute answer to how many pets are too many, as this is often an individual decision. 
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However, there are some questions to ask that may help to determine if someone you know is in trouble. 
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