Many people who watch animal hoarding shows on television view this kind of animal abuse as a problem "out there." To them, it has nothing at all to do with their own lives.
However, all of us can be involved in stopping this animal neglect even though we may not be hoarders ourselves. In fact, we may actually be unknowingly contributing to the problem even while we are pointing a finger at the people features on such TV shows.
However, all of us can be involved in stopping this animal neglect even though we may not be hoarders ourselves. In fact, we may actually be unknowingly contributing to the problem even while we are pointing a finger at the people features on such TV shows.
Let's be sure we understand the definition of animal hoarding. According to the Hoarding of Animals Research Consortium, animal hoarding is defined by the following criteria:
* A person has an unusually large number of animals.
* They are unable to provide acceptable standards of nutrition, care, shelter and veterinary care. This neglect often ends in illness, starvation and even death of many of the animals.
* The hoarder does not realize they are not properly caring for the animals, nor do they realize the impact the situation has on the humans living within the situation.
One thing is for sure--animal hoarders cannot hoard without animals! In fact, when they begin collecting animals, they never think,"This is going to get out of control. I will end up neglecting the very animals I started out helping." But that is exactly what happens, and very quickly, too. Why? The truth is simple and tragically sad: There are not enough good homes for all the animals that are born. Animal hoarders--even though misguided and extreme--are sincerely trying to do something about the problem of too many animals..." More
* A person has an unusually large number of animals.
* They are unable to provide acceptable standards of nutrition, care, shelter and veterinary care. This neglect often ends in illness, starvation and even death of many of the animals.
* The hoarder does not realize they are not properly caring for the animals, nor do they realize the impact the situation has on the humans living within the situation.
One thing is for sure--animal hoarders cannot hoard without animals! In fact, when they begin collecting animals, they never think,"This is going to get out of control. I will end up neglecting the very animals I started out helping." But that is exactly what happens, and very quickly, too. Why? The truth is simple and tragically sad: There are not enough good homes for all the animals that are born. Animal hoarders--even though misguided and extreme--are sincerely trying to do something about the problem of too many animals..." More
Additional articles:
- Extreme Animal Hoarding CasesAnimal hoarding cases are starting to garner the attention of the media and many extreme cases are being documented. Read three of these cases here.
- Animal Hoarding is RealHighlight of what animal hoarding is.
- A Few More Words About Animal HoardingA list of specific incidents of animal hoarding.
- Animal Hoarding Disorder Explained by Animal PlanetThe little understood disorder of animal hoarding syndrome appears to be growing. Animal Planet is addressing the issue on their new series, Confessions: Animal Hoarding, premie...
- Animal HoardingWhat begins as good intentions can sometimes turn into a living nightmare for numerous animals, neighbors and family members. Animal hoarding is a psychological disorder that can be difficult to identify without actua...
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