animal hoarding
Coverage of animal hoarding in the Nexus archive.
- Hoarder mail carrier trapped over 100 cats, dogs stolen from her route in feces-filled Florida house of horrors
Gail Giustino, 77, was arrested after detectives discovered over 100 cats and dogs in a feces-filled house in Stuart, Florida, on July 20. The Martin County Sheriff's Office reported the conditions during a search warrant execution.
- 37 cats rescued from Redford Township home after hoarding investigation
37 cats were rescued from a Redford Township home following an animal hoarding investigation. Michigan Humane is caring for 34 cats and two kittens born in custody, with another cat found in a live trap. The home was declared an imminent danger to public health, and the owner faces potential animal cruelty charges.
- +100 cats, many dead, found in alleged hoarder's home
Over 100 cats, many dead, were found in a home during a welfare check. First responders reported an overwhelming smell and hazardous conditions requiring respirators.