Thank you for the links, Karen. In the second link in Karen's post, an excellent suggestion was made and I wonder if it's ever been promoted? It was posted by Carrie on 20 Dec 2000 under PetTalk/Dog/Dog General/You will not believe this story. She suggests that people who are found hoarding/collecting animals be sentenced to service in an Animal Rescue Center, or the equivalent. That would actually provide the education, therapy and "punishment" needed to help these people get back on track. Anyone know if such a legislation has ever been put forward anywhere?