Animal Hoarding
States that Target Hoarding by Name
Two states specifically target animal "hoarding" in their laws.
Animal Planet Works to Stop Hoarding
Animal Planet network has aired a number of stories in its series about animal hoarding.
Sara Jefferson, Researcher for the show, says "We are dedicated to finding comprehensive long-term solutions and believe therapy to be key to this. We bring in experts and have the resources to help both people and their pets.
NY Bill Targets Hoarding
A bill that is characterized as "anti-hoarding" has been introduced in the New York legislature. AB 191 states, "Across the country, there is an
increasing incidence of cases where large numbers of companion animals
FLOCK Case Dismissed
Update Feb. 11, 2010: The case was dismissed today. Judge Kent Jasperson dismissed the case at the outset, stating FLOCK itself could not be named as a defendant and pointing out the individual directors and officers had only been named and served the day before. Judge Jasperson had refused a prosecution request for a continuance.Â
Hawaii Legislature Passes Bill to Make Hoarding a Crime, But is the Law Strong Enough?
 Update May 6, 2008: The Hawaii legislature has passed Senate Bill 3203, making hoarding a crime. In the final version, anyone with 20 or more dogs or cats or a combination, can be guilty of a misdemeanor if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly: Companion Animal Hoarding: What is It?
There are news reports almost daily about raids on people called animal hoarders who have large numbers of animals suffering in deplorable, filthy conditions. The news reports typically show a home or some building or property overcrowded with starving, sick or injured animals, sometimes in cages and all living with piles of waste, garbage and sometimes dead animals everywhere.
