By J.R. Williams, NV Daily
Experts say the lives of "animal hoarders" typically are marked by withdrawal and psychological instability masked by a desire to protect their companions.
"They don't see suffering and filth. They see their family," said Gary J. Patronek, vice president of animal welfare at the Animal Rescue League of Boston, and co-author of a study on animal hoarding published recently in Clinical Psychology Review.
"They see a peaceable kingdom," he said. "Even though it's very hard to imagine, this is their point of security. It's not about the animals. It's about what the animal does for them.".. More
Experts say the lives of "animal hoarders" typically are marked by withdrawal and psychological instability masked by a desire to protect their companions.
"They don't see suffering and filth. They see their family," said Gary J. Patronek, vice president of animal welfare at the Animal Rescue League of Boston, and co-author of a study on animal hoarding published recently in Clinical Psychology Review.
"They see a peaceable kingdom," he said. "Even though it's very hard to imagine, this is their point of security. It's not about the animals. It's about what the animal does for them.".. More
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