Episode 21 - Animal Hoarding

In this episode we are joined by Therese Lillesköld to discuss the issue of animal hoarding and research she has conducted on animal hoarding in Sweden. The animals who are hoarded suffer immensely, but the hoarders themselves also suffer. These people are suffering from a psychiatric illness and often have other underlying social and mental health issues. Therefore, a vital part of helping the animals must include social support for the hoarders, including preventive measures such as intervening and aiding overwhelmed caregivers before a serious hoarding situation develops.

PodCrew

Dr. Kris Hill
PhD Candidate, University of Exeter

Dr. Michelle Szydlowski
@intl_elephants

Sarah Oxley Heaney
PhD Student, University of Exeter

Podlet
Therese Lillesköld
Position: CEO of Empatia AB in Sweden

References cited and other sources:

Carin Holmberg & Therese Lillesköld (2022)
Animal hoarders: Not just an animal welfare problem (Swedish):