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Animal Hoarding In Highgate, NW London – What To Do When You Suspect A Case

September 9, 2012 By Avery Associates

Extreme Cat Hoarding

One of the most serious cases of compulsive hoarding that you can encounter is where the hoarding of animals is concerned. At Avery Associates we are sometimes asked to clear a property where animal hoarding has been an issue, and these are some of our most challenging clear-ups.

Recent Hoarding Case In Highgate

The most recent animal hoarding house clearance that we dealt with was in Highgate, London. Here a couple had been in trouble with the law for hoarding animals, and from what we were told they had owned more than 30 cats which all lived in the property.

Cat Lover

Clearly this is too much for even the biggest cat lover and, as often happens in hoarding situations, the property fell into disrepair.

Dead Animals

We have seen all that there is to see and nothing can surprise us any more. But when you see the results of an animal hoarding situation it really makes you feel for the animals. Animal excrement, dead animals and bad odours are just a few of the things that you can expect to find.

Cleared Out In One Day

Obviously we got to work and the house was completely cleared by the end of the day, then we got our cleaners to work on it and after we had finished no one would ever have known that it had been in such a bad condition – however, I’m sure the next owner will be quite keen to give it a few coats of paint!

Report Cases To RSPCA

If you ever become aware of a case of animal hoarding, it is important to alert the authorities. A good place to start is to contact the RSPCA and to let them know that you suspect a case. They can then check it out and if they find that there are any animals being mistreated then they can take action.

Animal Lovers Not Hoarders

It is important to remember, however, that animal hoarders often suffer from a condition which makes it hard to control their urges to hoard animals. Their hoarding behaviour does not mean that they are cruel, just that they are unable to stop. As such, they often need help and support rather than punishment.

Help For Hoarders Is Essential

However, because of the very real possibility that animals could be suffering from neglect, it is important to alert the authorities. That way the animals can be rescued if necessary, and then hopefully the hoarder can receive the help that they need to overcome their compulsive behaviour.

Filed Under: Compulsive Hoarding Tagged With: highgate, london

Our House Clearance Services

We provide a full house clearance and property management solution:

  • We clear hoarded houses, regardless how big or how cluttered
  • We clear all types and sizes of property, irrespective of location, or access is restricted or where parking is difficult or not available.
  • We can help avoid water damage by draining the central heating system.
  • We can secure the property and change the locks.
  • We can reinstate the gardens and maintain them whilst the property is empty.
  • We can provide 24 hour security to eliminate the risk of squatting or unlawful occupation.

As well normal house clearances we specialise in clutter clearance and we can clear a hoarded house which may contain years of accumulated possessions, or which have abnormal amounts of general household items, sometimes as a result of compulsive hoarding syndrome.

Equally we can help to clear a property where the occupants were previously unwell and unable to care for themselves or their property which sometimes results in insanitary, dangerous or just plain unpleasant conditions.

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