How many cats is considered animal hoarding?

(1) A person commits the offense of animal hoarding if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly; (a) Possesses more than fifteen dogs, cats, or a combination of dogs and cats; (b) Fails to provide necessary sustenance for each dog or cat; and.

Why do hoarders keep cats?

Studies of animal hoarders show that their behavior often begins after an illness, disability or death of a significant other, or other difficult life event. So they feel unable to give up their animals for adoption because they believe no one else will provide their intense love for them.

What to do if someone is hoarding cats?

How You Can Help

1. Call your local humane law enforcement department, police department, animal welfare organization or veterinarian to initiate the process.
2. Contact social service groups.
3. Reassure the animal hoarder that it’s okay to accept help.
4. Volunteer your time.
5. Keep in touch.

What is a cat hoarding house?

Animal hoarding occurs when an individual is housing more animals than he or she can adequately care for. They have numerous animals and may not know the total number of animals in their care. Their home is deteriorated (i.e., dirty windows, broken furniture, holes in the wall and floor, extreme clutter).

Where are tender loving cats, inc.adoption centers?

Tender Loving Cats, Inc. opens its second a dop tion location within Petsmart W. Babylon. We are so excited and proud to announce the opening of our second Petsmart Charities Adoption Center within the Petsmart West Babylon, 535 Montauk Hwy. Our volunteers worked very hard and fast to everything is purrfect in just 3 weeks!

Who are the owners of tender loving cats?

Tender Loving Cats, Inc. (TLC) would like to thank Pet Peeves, Inc., in association with the Alex and Elisabeth Lewyt Wholly Charitable Trust, who has provided us with a grant in the amount of $10,000 to be used for spay/neuter, veterinary & medical care, food and supplies.

How many cats did TLC save in 2020?

In 2020, TLC rescued. saved & loved 800 cats & kittens from the streets of Long Island, NY many of those cats & kittens needing extensive lifesaving medical treatment. Our goal is to meet or exceed that in 2021! We could not attempt to attain this goal without the generosity of the public who made this grant possible by donating to Petco Love.

How many cats does TLC spay / neuter per year?

This grant will allow TLC to spay/neuter almost 40 cats living on the streets of Long Island. The Doris Day Foundation has also issued a $2,000 for our Senior Owners Assistance Program (SOAP) to assist a severally disabled paralyzed woman with food and litter for her indoor & outdoor cats.