When animal rescue isn't HumanePro by The Humane Society of the United States

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Anyone who’s been in our field for very long has heard about animal hoarding, and many of us have dealt with the fallout of these cases. It’s a frustrating fact that perpetrators often identify themselves as rescuers. Some are unable to recognize the suffering they cause, while others raise money by deliberately deceiving donors. But whether the path to hellish conditions for animals is paved with good intentions or intentional fraud, shelters and rescue groups should understand the psychology of “rescue hoarders”—and the components of a successful intervention.