The three cats in foster care with volunteer Lacey Gebeke came from hoarding homes. Cardell, 3, J.J., 2 ½, and Star, 1 ½, are all gray with a white swatch on their necks. J.J. and Star came from the same hoarding situation. Gebeke said there were more than 70 cats in one house. Cardell came from a home with 15 cats.
The Hoarding of Animals Research Consortium defines animal hoarding as:
An individual possesses more than the typical number of companion animals.
The individual is unable to provide even minimal standards of nutrition, sanitation, shelter and veterinary care, with this neglect often resulting in starvation, illness and death.
The individual is in denial of the inability to provide minimum care and the impact of that failure on the animals, the household and human occupants of the dwelling.
J.J. is the biggest cat of the three and the most laid back. Star is the most playful while Cardell is a talker. Because they all came from hoarding homes, the shelter is recommending they go to homes with other cats. “It’s a comfort thing, it’s a confidence thing. It’s going to help them come out of their shell and show them it’s OK,” Gebeke said.
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More about J.J.--In Foster
- Up-to-date with vaccinations
- Good with cats
- Not good with dogs
- Not good with children
- House trained
- Neutered
More about Star--In Foster (Sponsored)
- Up-to-date with vaccinations
- Good with cats
- House trained
- Neutered
More about Cardell--In Foster (Sponsored)
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- Up-to-date with vaccinations
- Neutered
To adopt J.J., Star and Cardell, or for more information on volunteering, adopting or fostering cats and dogs, visit Homeward Animal Shelter at homewardonline.org
