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Cat Rescue & Rehoming => The Rescue Room => Topic started by: midgecat on September 27, 2015, 20:09:49 PM

Title: hoarding
Post by: midgecat on September 27, 2015, 20:09:49 PM

Just wondering if anyone has advice about how to tackle a hoarding situation.  A friend got in touch this weekend as he was concerned about someone who is hoarding cats.   Apparently the guy started with 3 unneutered cats and now has more than 27 all bred from same original cats.  None are neutered and none allowed out.  They also have dogs and kids.  It sounds as though a family member has tried to help with at least separating males and females, but he's not gone along with this plan, and has also refused access for CP to visit re neutering.   I understand they've tried to contact RSPCA but not got a response as yet.

Title: Re: hoarding
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on September 27, 2015, 20:17:02 PM

I think many people need to contact RSPCA and keep doing it.

They are the only ones with authority under the law  >:(

Title: Re: hoarding
Post by: DaveD on September 27, 2015, 20:18:59 PM

Environmental health might be a better route, particularly if there are close neighbours.

Title: Re: hoarding
Post by: midgecat on September 28, 2015, 21:09:33 PM

Thanks for the replies.  Such a difficult situation ... and I guess sadly one that is replicated many times around the country.