Animal hoarding is a growing issue across the country, and it isn't just about having too many pets. "If you can get it, you can hoard it," said Dr. Randall Lockwood, a retired Senior VP for the ...

Animal advocates say a recent string of hoarding and neglect cases is keeping attention on the strains local shelters face.

From the outside, animal hoarding often looks like compassion for vulnerable critters. A person may appear to be taking in unwanted pets or rescuing animals that no one else will help. However, inside ...