My DW is an animal lover, and seems to think I am also. 4 dogs, 2 cats, and a parrot in the house can become frantic at times. I would be fine with no birds, no cats, and 1 dog. She also has a barn full of horses, donkeys, barn cats, guinea fowl, chickens, and ducks. The outside birds are all free range, and usually are making a mess, or excessive noise.