Press Reports of Animal Hoarding
Arnold Arluke and HARC, 2002
This sociological analysis of over 100 media reports describes how the media has historically presented
hoarding to the public. It will be useful to investigators who must deal with the press and try to
explain the complexities of hoarding to the public.
Large scale removal and rescue of animals
Gary Patronek, 2002
This article intended for veterinarians discusses the steps needed to engage in a large-scale animal
rescue and removal in hparding situations. Topics covered include planning, on-site manangement, triage and
interfacing with other agencies.
People who hoard animals
Randy Frost and HARC, 2001
This article is published on-line in Psychiatric Times, and presents potential psychological models
to explain animal hoarding.
Hoarding of animals: an under-recognized problem in a difficult to study population
Gary Patronek, 1999
This paper was the first in the literature to describe animal collecting as a hoarding disorder, and documents
the typical situations seen; from case reports submitted by shelters.
Tufts Animal Care and Condition (TACC) scales
Gary Patronek and Lori Donley, 1997
This easy-to-use body scoring system was developed with the MSPCA and field tested extensively by
the Fort Wayne (Indiana) Dept of Animal Care and Control. The TACC system is intended to standardize and
simplify the triage of large numbers of neglected animals during a rescue situation. It is widely used
and has been published in several journals and a textbook.
Note: Laminated, high quality copies are available for a nominal fee. Request TACC
