Am I the "crazy cat lady"?? - The DIS Discussion Forums

eeyoregon · 08-09-2009, 09:09 PM

Uh, how many cats can one have before they are classified as the crazy cat lady?

I have 3 adult cats that are indoor/outdoor and are around 10 years old.

Wednesday night I went to a BBQ at a friends house and came home with a kitten

.

I am guessing he is about 12 weeks old and was definitely a stray. He was soooo hungry (and skinny) that he almost took my finger off when I gave him a piece of chicken at the bbq.

The host of the bbq has 2 very aggressive weiner dogs that would be happy to eat the kitten

.

My DS 13 became instantly attached and the rest is history.

We stopped at the store and bought kitten chow and some toys.

He uses the litter box very well and likes the other cats BUT they DO NOT like him. I'm hoping that changes.

Taking him to the vet next week for shots and check-up and to discuss neutering.

Gosh I am a sucker for a cute kitten!!

chyam · 08-09-2009, 09:17 PM

Well if you are the crazy cat lady then I am the insane one since I have 6 presently under my roof, and am feeding 1 stray (it was 2 strays up til 2 days ago) I also take in my dad's 2 cats on most days. And I am consistently looking at other kittens either at Petsmart or at the SPCA!....As long as you can afford them then the more the merrier! Your older cats will adjust it will just take a little time. Good luck with the new addition!

Nette · 08-09-2009, 09:28 PM

Yeah you are definitely not the crazy cat lady... My best friend has at least 6 cats, 2 dogs a baby and a husband.... She's the crazy cat lady... and I love her.

torinsmom · 08-09-2009, 09:29 PM

I will join the Crazy Cat Lady club as well. I have 4. I really don't know how it happened either, LOL. They just seem to adopt me and I can't resist. I really think I'm done, since this last one had to have nearly all her teeth removed and cost me a lot of $. I told my mom to smack me if I mention getting any more cats. Oh, and I found out I am allergic AFTER getting the last two, UGH!

Marsha

DVCLiz · 08-09-2009, 09:32 PM

You won't be a "real" crazy cat lady until you can't afford your basic necessities because you do without to feed your cats, and let their hygiene go out of control - no clean litter boxes, etc.

I personally limit to three because any more than that seems excessive to my personal circumstances and tolerance for animals in my house. I have a dog, too, though!

Irish9697 · 08-09-2009, 09:33 PM

If you are, I am too!

I have 5 cats. I always tell people that I didn't intend to have 5, but we had2 and moved to a much larger house where it seemed like we didn't have any pets since we had so much new space. So, we got a 3rd. And, then a few years later, I volunteered to nurse/foster a litter of 5 motherless 5 day old kittens. 3 of them didn't make it (my aunt is a vet and was supervising them constantly and they were with her then...it's very common, called "fading kitten syndrome" due to lack of mother's milk...they were only 2 oz. and less than 10 days old when they died but it was very sad...and VERY hard work to nurse and foster 5 newborn kittens!!). Well, the other 2 were robust and healthy and thrived and we got ATTACHED. So, yeah, we have 5.

Did I mention my boyfriend has 2. His 2 stay here at least a week a month while he travels and when we get married next year, they'll live here every day. So, guess what that makes our cat tally in this house? 7!!!!! ACK!

And yet, I am CONSTANTLY looking at kitties at the Humane Society and local cat rescues. What is my problem???

Maridw · 08-09-2009, 09:38 PM

Add me to the list, we currently have 4 in the house and 1 more about to join us. She had an upper respiratory infection so has been staying with my DD. Plus we have a dog too.

Only one of this brood wasn't a stray. The oldest (non-stray) is 12, then 10, then 5, & 1. Our dog is 8 years old and we have only had her since February. Our new one is only about 10 months old.

flying_babyb · 08-09-2009, 09:54 PM

Ummmm My mom could be that crazy cat lady. She and my aunt have:
Tabby (who used to be my cat but bonded with mom), holly, blake, grissom, dakato and kuzoooooo (all animal shelter adopties). They also have bosco (neighborhood stray turned pet) and bandit (caught in a box trap) whenever I am on vacation or out of town. So there a 6-8 cat household.

eeyoregon · 08-09-2009, 09:56 PM

Ok, good to know that I'm not full-blown crazy yet!!

We haven't really picked an official name yet. He is dusty gray with white socks and his nose is white on the right side and gray on the left. He has pretty big ears too! Mighty cute.

stsomewhere · 08-09-2009, 10:44 PM

My Mom is the crazy cat lady

She has 8 cats at her house...
Another 5 cats on her vacant land- 2 hours away. She lets them live in her old camping trailer when she bought a new one.

Plus, she feeds another 10 or so strays on her property.

Each spring she finds kittens and can't give them up. She tries to find homes for them.

During the winter months, she drives out there every few days to change the litter and feed the cats. Forgot to add she also, has to switch the propane tanks so the cats have heat.

And she wonders why she doesn't have any money

JR6ooo4 · 08-09-2009, 11:32 PM

anyone with a cat is crazy, now it is just a question of your gender...?

Heheheheheheee just kidding.

I actually housed one for a few months, for a friend, and most the time it was kind of cute. It boxed our dog's nose and puked on the back of our couch, often.

Mikeeee

Imzadi · 08-10-2009, 12:04 AM

Congratulations on your new family member.

Please keep the kitten quarantined until the vet checks it out. There are many things your other kitties could catch, especially since this one was a stray.

tinkermom23 · 08-10-2009, 08:47 AM

We live next door to "Crazy Cat Lady" and you are not quite there.

She has 8 cats inside her very small home, along with 2 small dogs, one large dog, and one unemployed 50 yr. old son.
They feed about 10 stray cats which after they eat at her home, they stroll on over to our yard and poop in our sandbox! I can't tell you how much I hate this!!!

lvanleer · 08-10-2009, 08:59 AM

Well I'll join the club.....my DH and I have 5 cats(1 4 yr old and the rest just turned 1)....and a 10-11 month old beagle.....and whenever I'm in a Petsmart or Petco I always look at the cats/kittens up for adoption.

michellev · 08-10-2009, 09:29 AM

We currently have 4 cats and I would definitely add more if a cat happened upon us.

I don't mind being the crazy cat lady.

08-09-2009, 09:09 PM	#1
eeyoregon I have DDD: Disney Destination DISorder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 4,796	Am I the "crazy cat lady"?? Uh, how many cats can one have before they are classified as the crazy cat lady? I have 3 adult cats that are indoor/outdoor and are around 10 years old. Wednesday night I went to a BBQ at a friends house and came home with a kitten . I am guessing he is about 12 weeks old and was definitely a stray. He was soooo hungry (and skinny) that he almost took my finger off when I gave him a piece of chicken at the bbq. The host of the bbq has 2 very aggressive weiner dogs that would be happy to eat the kitten . My DS 13 became instantly attached and the rest is history. We stopped at the store and bought kitten chow and some toys. He uses the litter box very well and likes the other cats BUT they DO NOT like him. I'm hoping that changes. Taking him to the vet next week for shots and check-up and to discuss neutering. Gosh I am a sucker for a cute kitten!! __________________ Join our FREE FREE All Star Resort Fridge Swap -click on link below!http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1890194

08-09-2009, 09:17 PM	#2
chyam Where is that LL Bean catalog when you really need it I always feel like eeyore! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Saint Petersburg Florida Posts: 2,855	Well if you are the crazy cat lady then I am the insane one since I have 6 presently under my roof, and am feeding 1 stray (it was 2 strays up til 2 days ago) I also take in my dad's 2 cats on most days. And I am consistently looking at other kittens either at Petsmart or at the SPCA!....As long as you can afford them then the more the merrier! Your older cats will adjust it will just take a little time. Good luck with the new addition! __________________ eeyore: Dude Boo Boo Elroy Meatball Merlin

08-09-2009, 09:28 PM	#3
Nette DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,122	Yeah you are definitely not the crazy cat lady... My best friend has at least 6 cats, 2 dogs a baby and a husband.... She's the crazy cat lady... and I love her. __________________ JB. There are 10 kinds of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who don't. http://jmday.com

08-09-2009, 09:29 PM	#4
torinsmom DIS Veteran with no tags :-( Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right down the street from the UNC Tarheels! Posts: 3,643	I will join the Crazy Cat Lady club as well. I have 4. I really don't know how it happened either, LOL. They just seem to adopt me and I can't resist. I really think I'm done, since this last one had to have nearly all her teeth removed and cost me a lot of $. I told my mom to smack me if I mention getting any more cats. Oh, and I found out I am allergic AFTER getting the last two, UGH! Marsha __________________ Give a Day, Get a Disney Day! We did! March 2001--offsite October 2001-offsite with whole family March 24-31, 2006--Pop Century 50's August 31-September 4, 2006--Pop Century and free dining October 13-19, 2007--Pop Century 70's August 3-11, 2008--Pop Century Grand Gathering July 6-13, 2009--Universal Studios Summer 2010--Universal AND Disney for 10 days ;-) [/IMG] Me DS15 Thunder Onyx Pharaoh Blythe Antonio

08-09-2009, 09:33 PM	#6
Irish9697 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 227	If you are, I am too! I have 5 cats. I always tell people that I didn't intend to have 5, but we had2 and moved to a much larger house where it seemed like we didn't have any pets since we had so much new space. So, we got a 3rd. And, then a few years later, I volunteered to nurse/foster a litter of 5 motherless 5 day old kittens. 3 of them didn't make it (my aunt is a vet and was supervising them constantly and they were with her then...it's very common, called "fading kitten syndrome" due to lack of mother's milk...they were only 2 oz. and less than 10 days old when they died but it was very sad...and VERY hard work to nurse and foster 5 newborn kittens!!). Well, the other 2 were robust and healthy and thrived and we got ATTACHED. So, yeah, we have 5. Did I mention my boyfriend has 2. His 2 stay here at least a week a month while he travels and when we get married next year, they'll live here every day. So, guess what that makes our cat tally in this house? 7!!!!! ACK! And yet, I am CONSTANTLY looking at kitties at the Humane Society and local cat rescues. What is my problem??? __________________ me 34 ds 10 dd 9 and 5 wonderful kitties 4 times before the kids including stays at CR and CBR With kids...3/04 Hyatt Grand Cypress & AKL 1/05 ASMo & AKL 10/07 ASMu 3/09 CBR 10/09 POFQ & the Wonder

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08-09-2009, 09:32 PM	#5
DVCLiz That's me - proud defender of the Mega roll click here to use the trolldar We saw "I pooted" and thought it was a "New York" thing! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,843	You won't be a "real" crazy cat lady until you can't afford your basic necessities because you do without to feed your cats, and let their hygiene go out of control - no clean litter boxes, etc. I personally limit to three because any more than that seems excessive to my personal circumstances and tolerance for animals in my house. I have a dog, too, though!

08-09-2009, 09:38 PM	#7
Maridw DisneyMom to Disneylover0105 Love to Dance Tinkerbell Fan Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Originally CA, but now Panama City, FL Posts: 1,417	Add me to the list, we currently have 4 in the house and 1 more about to join us. She had an upper respiratory infection so has been staying with my DD. Plus we have a dog too. Only one of this brood wasn't a stray. The oldest (non-stray) is 12, then 10, then 5, & 1. Our dog is 8 years old and we have only had her since February. Our new one is only about 10 months old. __________________ I Believe in Magic... DL yearly 1969-78, Dec 99, Jul 04, Sept 06, Apr 07 FW 1972 SoG Nov 95, Jun 97, Jul 99, Nov 01 AS Sports Resort - Nov 2000; Apr & Nov 02; Mar & May 03; May & Oct 04, Apr 06 Coronado Springs Resort - Nov 2003 Pop Century Mar/Apr, May, & Nov 05, Jan 06 Celebration World Resort Nov/Dec 09 Countdown to my first grandchild - It's A Girl - Natalie Grace! She is a wiggler - got to see some good shots of her. (She also fights with my grandpuppy )

08-09-2009, 09:54 PM	#8
flying_babyb DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: wisconsin Posts: 4,221	Ummmm My mom could be that crazy cat lady. She and my aunt have: Tabby (who used to be my cat but bonded with mom), holly, blake, grissom, dakato and kuzoooooo (all animal shelter adopties). They also have bosco (neighborhood stray turned pet) and bandit (caught in a box trap) whenever I am on vacation or out of town. So there a 6-8 cat household.

08-09-2009, 09:56 PM	#9
eeyoregon I have DDD: Disney Destination DISorder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 4,796	Ok, good to know that I'm not full-blown crazy yet!! We haven't really picked an official name yet. He is dusty gray with white socks and his nose is white on the right side and gray on the left. He has pretty big ears too! Mighty cute. __________________ Join our FREE FREE All Star Resort Fridge Swap -click on link below!http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1890194

08-09-2009, 10:44 PM	#10
stsomewhere DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,147	My Mom is the crazy cat lady She has 8 cats at her house... Another 5 cats on her vacant land- 2 hours away. She lets them live in her old camping trailer when she bought a new one. Plus, she feeds another 10 or so strays on her property. Each spring she finds kittens and can't give them up. She tries to find homes for them. During the winter months, she drives out there every few days to change the litter and feed the cats. Forgot to add she also, has to switch the propane tanks so the cats have heat. And she wonders why she doesn't have any money

08-09-2009, 11:32 PM	#11
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08-10-2009, 12:04 AM	#12
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08-10-2009, 08:47 AM	#13
tinkermom23 Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 415	We live next door to "Crazy Cat Lady" and you are not quite there. She has 8 cats inside her very small home, along with 2 small dogs, one large dog, and one unemployed 50 yr. old son. They feed about 10 stray cats which after they eat at her home, they stroll on over to our yard and poop in our sandbox! I can't tell you how much I hate this!!! __________________ DS10 DS3 DD3

08-10-2009, 08:59 AM	#14
lvanleer DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 534	Well I'll join the club.....my DH and I have 5 cats(1 4 yr old and the rest just turned 1)....and a 10-11 month old beagle.....and whenever I'm in a Petsmart or Petco I always look at the cats/kittens up for adoption. __________________

08-10-2009, 09:29 AM	#15
michellev Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: GTA, Ontario Posts: 140	We currently have 4 cats and I would definitely add more if a cat happened upon us. I don't mind being the crazy cat lady. __________________ the Poly Jan 1-5/07 - First WDW vacation since 1981 CSR Jan 1-5/08 SSR March 16-22/09 AKV July 28-30/09 BCV March 14-21/10 Mom of DD 6, DS 5, DD3 DVC Owners: AKV

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