Description of Twenty-Nine Animal Hoarding Cases in Italy: The Impact on Animal Welfare

The hoarding of animals is a psychiatric disease, characterized by a compulsive collection of animals, with a relevant impact upon the care and welfare of animals, as well as on human society. In Italy, there are neither substantial reports nor information shared about such a phenomenon, making it d...

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Main Authors: Luigi Sacchettino, Claudia Gatta, Viviana Orsola Giuliano, Francesca Bellini, Alessia Liverini, Francesca Ciani, Luigi Avallone, Danila d’Angelo, Francesco Napolitano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/18/2968