Animal Legal & Historical Center - Animal Hoarding

Detailed Discussion of Animal Hoarding  By: Victoria Hayes, JD Candidate May 2010, Chicago-Kent College of Law  Animal Legal & Historical Center Publish Date: 2010 Place of Publication: Michigan State University College of Law Printable Version

Table of Contents: I.  What is Animal Hoarding? A.  Defining Animal Hoarding B.  What animals Are hoarded? II.  Harmful Effects of Animal Hoarding III. Who Hoards Animals? A.  The Reality B.  The Stereotypes IV. Why Do People Hoard Animals? A.  Myth:  A Love of Animals B.  Reality:  Mental Illness V.  Laws A.  State Animal Cruelty Laws B.  Hoarding-Specific Legislation 1.  Current Legislation a.  Illinois’ Humane Care for Animals Act b.  Hawaii’s Hoarding Law 2.  Pending Legislation a.  New Jersey b.  Michigan 3.  Unsuccessful Bills a.  Montana b.  New Mexico c.  Vermont d.  Reasons the Bills Fail C.  Issues Related to Hoarding Specific Laws 1.  Psychological and Self-Neglect Standards 2.  Numerical Limits 3.  Criticisms of Anti-Hoarding Legislation VI. Related Laws A.  Forfeiture and Bond Laws B.  Community Ordinances C.  Shelter Regulations and Licensing Provisions D.  North Carolina’s Standing Law VII.  Prosecuting Hoarding A.  Reluctance to Prosecute B.  Lack of Communication Among Agencies C.  Inconsistent Charges D.  Recidivism VIII.  Case Outcomes IX.  Conclusions Topics & Links – Other Documents in theWeb Center: Return to Hoarding Topic Page State Cruelty Laws Topic Page Non-Web Center Resources: Hoarding of Animals Research Consortium (HARC) Read more:  here