4 may not seem like a lot to most, but for us it started out as just one, then another so the first one wouldn't get lonely, then it was the desire to have an orange one and then it was the desire to have an abyssinian. My place is small so 4 is enough, but I think I'd have a whole housefull--my fiance would kill me though Good luck with the new kitties. Can't wait to see pics tomorrow!!!