What Does It Take To Figure Out You May Have Too Many Animals???

Another story came out in the news today about an animal hoarder - this one had 75 cats (58 of which were dead) in their house. I can understand having 4-5, but frankly, many more than that is just too much. I don't understand how anyone can so willingly accumulate so many animals. It's hard enough for me with 2 cats & a dog, and I can't imagine having much more than that. I mean really - how the hell can you possibly feed & clean up after 75 animals! And doesn't this animal hoarder have any family or friends that possily knew they had these many animals? This just makes me totally sick to my stomach.

Anyway - this is the article that I'm referring to:

"Howard County animal control officers discovered 75 cats in a Columbia home after responding to numerous citizen complaints about a suspicious odor. Of the 75, 58 cats were alive, but in critically ill condition and 17 were found dead. Animal control officers received several calls last week about a suspicious smell coming from a house located in the 7300 block of Swan Point Way. Officers began an investigation and obtained a search warrant for the home Thursday afternoon. The resident was not home at the time the warrant was
executed. Fifty-eight cats were taken to a local veterinarian, who determined that 50 were in such poor condition that they would have to be euthanized. Eight cats, five of which are kittens, are still alive and are currently being treated for malnutrition, viral infections and other various illnesses. Animal control officers are working with the state’s attorney’s office to discuss possible charges in this case. The resident will not be identified until a determination about charges is made."

Sorry but I think people that do things like this, not only need to serve time time in jail, but more importantly they need serious psychological counseling!