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Some of the Risks and Dangers of Animal Hoarding

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Animal hoarding is a problem that has continued to affect the society for years now. Because many animal owners prefer to hoard animals, this has led to heightened research by animal right activists and veterinarians interested in finding out some of the reasons that contribute to this state of things. To a large extent, this type of hoarding has been attributed to compulsive obsessive behavior, disillusionment and dementia. This issue is often addressed in courtrooms as a psychological disorder and while this is the case, it is not possible to charge individuals for cruelty or neglect noted in such instances.

 

It is important to note that animal hoarding differs from blatant neglect or abuse of animals. This is because the individual doing the hoarding is deeply and genuinely interested in the animals they collect. While this is the case, there are several problems that arise from this and this is what poses a major challenge. For starters, this kind of hoarding leads to unsanitary and filthy environment for all those concerned and this also includes the individual suffering from the disorder.

 

A large number of the animals hoarded are not well taken care of as well. They are not trained, allowed outdoors, bathed or taken care of properly and this poses a serious problem. What is more, they are kept in small confined spaces and this does not help the animals or the person keeping them. Hoarding leads to disorder and the higher the number of animals hoarded, the more cumbersome they are to manage and eventually most of these animals end up falling ill as a result of malnourishment.

 

Rarely do these animals get enough food, water or energy from hoarders. The weaker and smaller animals therefore end up falling sick and most of them end up dying. What is more, survival in such instances becomes a matter of been the fittest and the animals must fight to survive.

 

Animal hoarding is an ugly and disheartening experience once discovered because the animals are often forced to live in extremely unfriendly situations. Most people who hoard these animals have an attachment and compulsion of holding on to them and in the long run, this leads to the death of the animals if proper action is not taken. Individuals who suffer from this kind of hoarding are sick and need professional help.

 

The good news is that there are private programs which have been funded to diagnose such individuals and ensure they get the help they need to overcome the problem. In cases where hoarding is extreme, the individual is even prohibited from keeping pets until the mental condition they are suffering from is effectively addressed. As with any other type of disorder, it is important to note that individuals might suffer from relapses when getting treatment and for this reason, one must be willing to undergo thorough professional help in order to overcome this.

 

For the purpose of ensuring that the health of the individuals and the animals is safeguarded, it is essential to ensure that this type of treatment is carried out by professionals who understand the basics of offering quality help.

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