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They look to be ok though. And wow her floor is cleaner then mine how is that possible?
 

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I am not condoning it, but remember guys - this is in Russia, where Western standards of animal care, vet care etc, just do not apply. Things like grooming, toys etc do not exist at all. The choice is probably for these cats to be on the streets (and in winter the temp can be -20 from Oct to March with deep snow) or to be 'rescued' by someone like this lady who at least tries.
 

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Originally Posted by sarahp

Well fed cats don't respond like that to food - only starving cats would respond that desperately to food. Pretty much all the cats were climbing over each other to get the food, and they were grabbing as many biscuits as fast as possible.

It cannot be hygienic for anyone to have that many cats in such a small place.
I agree that I would like to have more information, but just from what little we know, I would have to think that the cats aren't properly cared for and really shouldn't be in that situation. I KNOW they can't be getting enough love and attention, even if they happen to be well fed and vetted. Nobody has time to pet and snuggle that many cats in a day.

However, I do want to say that Riley eats like a King, always has food available, gets extra treats daily, etc. but the minute someone sits down to eat, or gets out a treat bag, he is all over it, and acts even more aggressive and wild than the cats in the video, so I can't really judge just by that
 

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No I would not want them on the streets, but do question too if they are all spayed/neutered. It might be that she took in strays and they in turn bred more and she just has them all.

Its one thing to take in strays and try to fix them up and adopt out and another thing to take in strays and let them breed or keep them all..

There's a lot we DON'T know from the picture/article to really judge. I just don't really like what I see in the video!
 

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I don't want them in the streets or with that lady. I could see if you're just fostering them until they find pernament homes, but that's not the case. I wish these kitties (and every kitty) could find a home where they would be the King or Queen and get vet care, love, attention, treats, toys, etc. That's what is best. And I keep wondering how they all get along? Where did she get them from? I'm just wondering if any good shelter would adopt out a cat to someone who said they had 129 kitties.
 

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OMG I felt sick when I saw that Poor cats I don't care maybe the rest of it isnt that clean, and to put the food on the floor and I am sure whatever she had in that bag was not nearly enough.. That's sad poor babies
 

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Originally Posted by april31

They look to be ok though. And wow her floor is cleaner then mine how is that possible?
I was thinking the same thing! That can't be a good situation. I couldn't believe the noise of them stampeding when she came with the food. That one beautiful long haired one in the bottom picture wants to come to America and live with me.
I can tell...
 

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I wish I hadn't clicked on this post because it's been irking me all day. I even sent the link to my husband at work. Eep.
 

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Originally Posted by jennyranson

I am not condoning it, but remember guys - this is in Russia, where Western standards of animal care, vet care etc, just do not apply. Things like grooming, toys etc do not exist at all. The choice is probably for these cats to be on the streets (and in winter the temp can be -20 from Oct to March with deep snow) or to be 'rescued' by someone like this lady who at least tries.
I totally agree. At least someone is feeding them and helping them survive.
 

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I would like to add a few questions/comments on peoples replies.


Originally Posted by GingersMom

OMG those poor cats look like they are STARVING!!!! Look at them jumping over each other - I agree, she is DEFINITELY a hoarder.
Does jumping over each other have to mean they are starving? I have to keep my 3 cats seperate when preparing their meals otherwise they would jump over each other too, its what cats do. My babies are far from under fed.

Originally Posted by GingersMom

Where are the litter pans? Where are the water dishes? How does she vet them?
In another room perhaps. How does she vet them? maybe she's like that Chinese lady who has 1200 cats and as spent millions of Chinese yuan to support them.

Originally Posted by GingersMom

There really isn't enough info in the video to allow us to make a judgement OTHER than she appears to be a hoarder.
Why must you want to judge her for at least trying to do her best for these cats, what if she lives in the Urals or something?

Originally Posted by sarahp

Well fed cats don't respond like that to food - only starving cats would respond that desperately to food. Pretty much all the cats were climbing over each other to get the food, and they were grabbing as many biscuits as fast as possible.
As I mentioned above my cats react similarly, and according to the vets they are of excellent weight for their age. Fed large meals twice a day.

Originally Posted by sarahp

It cannot be hygienic for anyone to have that many cats in such a small place.
The tape was 21.82 seconds long give or take 30/100 of a second and all you saw was part of that 1 room, who knows how large the house is?
Oooh and I thought that room was surprisingly clean, given the amount of cats.

Originally Posted by jennyranson

I am not condoning it, but remember guys - this is in Russia, where Western standards of animal care, vet care etc, just do not apply. Things like grooming, toys etc do not exist at all. The choice is probably for these cats to be on the streets (and in winter the temp can be -20 from Oct to March with deep snow) or to be 'rescued' by someone like this lady who at least tries.
Thank you Jenny, that is well put.


I see everyone giving that poor lady a hard time, from a 20 second clip, that has no info, just a bunch of cats in 1 room of a flat.
It's quite unfair to say on threads "oh I wish someone could adopt this wee stray I found blah blah" and then turn around and say "oh that lady's a hoarder, oh those cats are starved, oh the vet bills and so on"
No one knows her circumstances, why she has that many, how they are cared for, how many people are actually helping her like if she has family. She loves cats as much as you or I, yet because she's got a large number, she is the subject of criticism.
 

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Originally Posted by jennyranson

I am not condoning it, but remember guys - this is in Russia, where Western standards of animal care, vet care etc, just do not apply. Things like grooming, toys etc do not exist at all. The choice is probably for these cats to be on the streets (and in winter the temp can be -20 from Oct to March with deep snow) or to be 'rescued' by someone like this lady who at least tries.
Ya that's true, but they deserve love and attention, and she could give them a little bit more room!

No one knows her circumstances, why she has that many, how they are cared for, how many people are actually helping her like if she has family. She loves cats as much as you or I, yet because she's got a large number, she is the subject of criticism.
Just because someone has a lot of cats doesn't mean their more of a cat lover than someone else. Moonlight is my only cat and it doesn't mean someone on here with 7 cats is more of a cat lover than me.
 

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I've been aware of this video for awhile. Here are a couple of my observations:

Cats are healthy
No skinny bony cats, no runny eyes, runny nose
No kittens showing therefore i suspect she does spay and neuter
She lives in Russia, these cats were taken off the street. They would be dead otherwise
I suspect she doesn't keep them in that room all the time, only did it for the video aspect
My hat is off to her. I have been in hoarders homes, she is not a hoarder. She loves these cats and it shows.
 

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Originally Posted by moonlights mom

Just because someone has a lot of cats doesn't mean their more of a cat lover than someone else. Moonlight is my only cat and it doesn't mean someone on here with 7 cats is more of a cat lover than me.
I was saying that to the response someone made that they can't possibly get enough attention. So I simply meant she doesn't love any of them less coz she has 130 of them.
You have only one cat love him to bits, other people here might have 7 cats and love them to bits I have 3 and I love them to bits and that lady has 130 and loves them to bits. I never said she loves them more than you or anyone else, I said she loves them the same as much (the same) as you or I.
 

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Originally Posted by hissy

I've been aware of this video for awhile. Here are a couple of my observations:

Cats are healthy
No skinny bony cats, no runny eyes, runny nose
No kittens showing therefore i suspect she does spay and neuter
She lives in Russia, these cats were taken off the street. They would be dead otherwise
I suspect she doesn't keep them in that room all the time, only did it for the video aspect
My hat is off to her. I have been in hoarders homes, she is not a hoarder. She loves these cats and it shows.
I think so too! I was amazed at how clean and orderly the room looked,considering! The cats all had bright eyes and the most amazing thing I saw was that there was no fighting while she was feeding them! Shoot...Boo hisses and growls at my other two kitties if they even get near her dish! And all those kiddie chairs! I know my girls used to love laying in my daughter's chairs. I would much rather see this many cats in such obvious good condition,than to see 5 or 6 in horrid living conditions. I commend her for having that much love of kitties.
 

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I can't believe they have much quality of life living at that density. Maybe they would be better off on the streets.
 
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