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Characteristics Of Six Recent Animal Hoarding Cases In Manitoba, Amanda I. Reinisch
Characteristics Of Six Recent Animal Hoarding Cases In Manitoba, Amanda I. Reinisch
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Six recent cases of animal hoarding in Manitoba were compared to the relevant literature. Cases were similar to previous reports in age and demographics of hoarders. Five cases involved small mammals and 1 case involved horses. Understanding this phenomenon would be enhanced by consistent investigative format and reporting and closer working relationships with public health.
Understanding The Human Aspects Of Animal Hoarding, Amanda I. Reinisch
Understanding The Human Aspects Of Animal Hoarding, Amanda I. Reinisch
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The Hoarding of Animals Research Consortium reviewed the case records of 71 incidents from across the United States and Canada to determine what characterizes a typical animal hoarding case (5). Of the cases reviewed, 83% involved women (71% involved individuals, who were widowed, divorced, or single); 53% of the animal hoarding residences were home to other individuals including children (5%), elderly dependents and disabled people (21%). Often essential utilities and major appliances such as showers, heaters, stoves, toilets, and sinks were not functional. Residential home interiors were usually unsanitary, 93%; 70% had fire hazards; and 16% of residences involved in …
Hoarding Of Animals: An Under-Recognized Public Health Problem In A Difficult-To-Study Population, Gary J. Patronek
Hoarding Of Animals: An Under-Recognized Public Health Problem In A Difficult-To-Study Population, Gary J. Patronek
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Objective. The objective of this study was to better characterize the problem of hoarding, or pathological collecting, of animals.
Methods. The author summarized data from a convenience sample of 54 case reports from 0 animal control agencies and humane societies across the country.
Results. The majority (76%) of hoarders were female, and 46% were 60 years of age or older. About half of the hoarders lived in single-person households. The animals most frequently involved were cats, dogs, farm animals, and birds. The median number of animals per case was 39, but there were four cases of more than 00 animals …