I agree. As long as you can give the animals proper care, and you don't go into a huge spiral of depression if you have to part with one.

Being sad is one thing, especially if you have to put an animal down for one reason or another (it's never easy, losing an animal that relies on and trusts you), but letting it take over your life completely is another.

So, yeah. Care given and state of mind of the owner determine the difference between being a breeder/collector and a hoarder.