A large majority of animal hoarding cases (80%) result in the animals being found dead or in poor condition. Animal hoarding is considered one of the greatest causes of animal suffering in the U.S. due to the number of injuries, sufferings, and death that occur and are left untreated over a long period of time.

The consequences of hoarding on animals include:

• Starvation
• Illness
• Disease
• Neglect of self and others
• Household Destruction
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Fear of humans
• Erratic, stereotypic behaviours
• Death

The following video demonstrates how the animals are caught from a hoarder’s house. Some important notes to address in this video: notice the behaviour of the cats that the team is finding in this house; they are extremely fearful and are found hiding in small spaces rather than being out in the open. Also, notice the horrible condition of the house that these animals were left in- ripped up furniture, floors caked in dirt and, possibly, feces and urine, old appliances, dirty walls, et cetera.

Warning: the following video shows footage that can be considered disturbing to some. Discretion is advised.