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The Big issues – Animal Hoarding – not the same as Puppy Farms!

Caring for animals gives hoarders control, self-esteem, and a heightened sense of identity. When their caregiving capacity is exceeded the situation spirals out of control, leading to animal and self-neglect.

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In this month’s peer review section of the AVJ, University of Sydney researchers report on their collaboration with RSPCA New South Wales to shed light on animal hoarding.

“Essentially, animal hoarding refers to the practice of keeping ‘more than the usual number of animals’ at less than the expected standard of care,” said co-author, Sydney University lecturer and veterinarian Anne Fawcett.

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Animal Hoarding Facts

Hoarding is one of the most egregious forms of animal cruelty, affecting tens of thousands of animals – mostly cats and dogs – in communities nationwide.

Hoarding is one of the most egregious forms of animal cruelty, affecting tens of thousands of animals – mostly cats and dogs – in communities nationwide. Hoarders keep abnormally large numbers of animals for whom they do not provide even the most basic care.

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Hoarding | PETA

An animal hoarder's behavior translates into filthy, cramped, extremely crowded conditions for many animals.

Animal hoarders exist in virtually every community. Once described as “collectors” and thought of as well-intentioned people who were overwhelmed by the animal overpopulation crisis, animal hoarders are now recognized as individuals whose mental illness or compulsion can cause criminal behavior with horrific consequences for animals, the hoarders’ families, and their communities.

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Animal Hoarding Needs Specialised Cleanup Services | Bio Cleanse

When a person acquires more animals than they can properly care for, they would be classified as an animal hoarder. If you suspect someone you care for has an animal hoarding problem then specialised hoarding cleanup services may be needed.

Having pets around people is known to really improve one’s health in a lot of ways. Pets encourage a more active lifestyle, and can even help reduce depression and anxiety.

By just petting them, our brains are conditioned to release happy hormones and reduce stress. For some people, pets can even provide emotional support as they become someone to talk to when things go wrong.