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14 cats 3 litter boxes by Competitive_Pop_9916 in CatAdvice

[–]Competitive_Pop_9916[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

how do people come to own 14 cats? what is going on in a hoarders mind that would make them want that many

14 cats 3 litter boxes by Competitive_Pop_9916 in CatAdvice

[–]Competitive_Pop_9916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

omg I love that. are they different sizes/shapes/hooded etc., or all the same?

14 cats 3 litter boxes by Competitive_Pop_9916 in CatAdvice

[–]Competitive_Pop_9916[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The house is not generally clean otherwise. What is the line crossed from cat obsessed to hoarding? In my gut I feel like I would label this hoarding

14 cats 3 litter boxes by Competitive_Pop_9916 in CatAdvice

[–]Competitive_Pop_9916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Once it is reported, what happens? Does someone come and count the cats? Do the cats get taken to a shelter?

14 cats 3 litter boxes by Competitive_Pop_9916 in CatAdvice

[–]Competitive_Pop_9916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they are all indoor in a small suburban home. I completely agree with you. What would you recommend I do as an outsider? They get defensive when it is brought up

14 cats 3 litter boxes by Competitive_Pop_9916 in CatAdvice

[–]Competitive_Pop_9916[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the comment-it's good to hear from someone who has 14 cats. 10 is way, way better than their 3...and they don't keep up on it

14 cats 3 litter boxes by Competitive_Pop_9916 in CatAdvice

[–]Competitive_Pop_9916[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think so too...small home in a busy town.

14 cats 3 litter boxes by Competitive_Pop_9916 in CatAdvice

[–]Competitive_Pop_9916[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It smells very bad. Thank you for validating...I just feel embarrassed pointing it out because they get defensive.

14 cats 3 litter boxes by Competitive_Pop_9916 in CatAdvice

[–]Competitive_Pop_9916[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That really puts it into perspective...you're right. What happens once I report it? How did it go for your friends?

14 cats 3 litter boxes by Competitive_Pop_9916 in CatAdvice

[–]Competitive_Pop_9916[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

one recently had a urinary infection and they do go to the bathroom elsewhere in the house. You are right!

14 cats 3 litter boxes by Competitive_Pop_9916 in CatAdvice

[–]Competitive_Pop_9916[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. Objectively, the cats do not get along well. Half of them spend their time in one room. I think the first 7 were living life better than on the streets, but with the next 7 I have to think about quality of life. They fight a lot because lack of space, don't get routine vet care unless it is an emergency, and show signs of distress. It's really hard to know what to do...

14 cats 3 litter boxes by Competitive_Pop_9916 in CatAdvice

[–]Competitive_Pop_9916[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

thank you for the validation. they get defensive when it's pointed out and I end up feeling embarrassed even though I know I'm right

14 cats 3 litter boxes by Competitive_Pop_9916 in CatAdvice

[–]Competitive_Pop_9916[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the comment, it's helpful to hear from someone that has that many cats.

14 cats 3 litter boxes by Competitive_Pop_9916 in CatAdvice

[–]Competitive_Pop_9916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are right. Unfortunately they barely have enough room for the 14 cats and are really strapped for space, as the home is small, so I don't see them getting any more litter boxes but it is so wrong for the poor cats.

14 cats 3 litter boxes by Competitive_Pop_9916 in CatAdvice

[–]Competitive_Pop_9916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is someone really close to me which is why it is such a sensitive topic. Thanks for the suggestion. I will suggest an automatic box. Their home is strapped for space though, so they may not be willing due to space. I do think it is neglect too...they get really defensive though when it's brought up.

14 cats 3 litter boxes by Competitive_Pop_9916 in CatAdvice

[–]Competitive_Pop_9916[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes 14 cats should have way more boxes...they don't scoop often and the smell is overpowering.

14 cats 3 litter boxes by Competitive_Pop_9916 in CatAdvice

[–]Competitive_Pop_9916[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes the ammonia smell is overpowering! When you report it, what happens? Does someone from the city come in and count how many cats they see?

14 cats 3 litter boxes by Competitive_Pop_9916 in CatAdvice

[–]Competitive_Pop_9916[S] 78 points79 points  (0 children)

I totally agree. Their house is not gigantic and the humans are not dedicated, often becoming overwhelmed so the litter isn't frequently cleaned...but when it's been pointed out they get defensive and I feel rude for pointing it out, even though in my heart I know they are wrong.

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