how do you know when you can't cope? Most days I can but like today when I'm feeling ill and my depression is really bad I feel like I can't cope with anything
I'd say when you cant cope to the point the animals are not clean/fed/happy etc, everyone has the off day!
This.
A hoarder is someone who collects something for the sake of collecting.
If you can care and provide the suitable environment for an animal, its not hoarding.
A hoarder would not take a poorly animal to a vet, in my opinion.
Well I always take mine to the vets.
I guess they have a suitable environment, I sometimes worry the 5 don't have enough room as Harvey can clear the living room in 4 hops and I know there's that 3 hop rule for a hutch.
This.
A hoarder is someone who collects something for the sake of collecting.
If you can care and provide the suitable environment for an animal, its not hoarding.
A hoarder would not take a poorly animal to a vet, in my opinion.
This.
A hoarder is someone who collects something for the sake of collecting.
Sometimes a hoarder isn't aware they are doing that, it's not a conscious decision always. It can escalate as a result of other problems.
I agree with the comments regarding vet care, meeting the needs of animals etc if the owner and the animals are healthy and happy so what if it's deemed hoarding - hoarding doesn't have to be a negative thing, if being hoarded means you are safe and loved, well looked after and happy with vet treatment when you need it - I'd say there's a few rabbits that would be happy to be hoarded. I'm a hoarder of some things like nic nacks - I can't ever get rid of it especially it was a gift - it's not always a negative.:wave:
I think we all have days where we wonder why we bother. Ususally when i'm out in the shed with a stupid camping torch strapped to my head and its freezing and snowing and i've been at work all day and tidied the house and fed all the other animals and now in the dark i'm trying to clean out the shed and feed the buns and Carlisle won't even come anywhere near me and I think you ungratefull little so and so :lol:
Then he surprises me my running out when I come with food and actually allowing me to be within 2 ft of him whilst he noms and it all makes sense again.
Hoarders are people who don't cope to the point where the care is lacking. I feel like I can't cope at times but I get my head down and plod on because I have to, these guys are relying on me and that was my choice. Hoarders don't cope.
There's a difference between not coping and thinking sometimes that you can't cope.
:shock: Sorry huge ramble there :lol: