Of course I do not think 8 cats is crazy (now 17, that is probably right on the edge of insanity )

But let's ask this.....since you rent, how does the landlord feel about that number? What would happen if you needed to move? (this was always my biggest fear when we rented)

As far as the size of your home, sounds fine to me. I had 6 cats in a 1 bedroom appartment, so 8 cats in a 3 bedroom sounds luxurious.

So go with your heart. Some people are going to think TWO is too many, so don't even consider what they think.