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My adult son has three dogs, two hamsters, a parrot, and two mice; is this animal hoarding?
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Not necessarily: If he is able to care for his animals and they do not interfere with his life function - it is doubtful that having 8 animals is hoarding.
Answered 6/20/2014
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