It is a lot of work, but it's not too much... just too frustrating to feel like I have to do it all on my own. My mom's 2 cats spend most of their time outside (something she allows them to do, and has always allowed them to do). But our 3 are a bit more needy. I won't re-home any of them, but once the numbers dwindle, they will not be "replaced". (one of our cats is ancient). I think my limit without having my own place and a fenced-in backyard for the dogs is 3 dogs and 2 cats... having my mom's animals on top of my own makes it more difficult.