Quote Originally Posted by Twisterdog View Post

It sickens and infuriates me as much as the next person, but I've also talked to and dealt with these people personally. Not saying every person with too many animals is a true hoarder, but a true hoarder is mentally ill. They do not see reality. It's just as real a mental issue as bi-polar disorder or schitzophrenia ... one does not simply stop being mentally ill because they served jail time or paid a fine. It's not a choice they can make.

I agree. No amount of fines or punishment will cure these folks.Anyone
who sees what their living conditions are and thinks that things are normal,
clearly has a skewed view of reality.