Hoarding situation: Coming to the experts for help!

[Catturda]

Good afternoon, long time lurker, first time posting.

I am in need of some good advice. The company I work for regularly comes in contact with the family of people that have passed away and left animals behind. Usually if the family lives out of state they are unable to take in a loved one’s pet. This situation is very unique. The family discovered their mom was a cat hoarder. She left behind almost 30 cats! Along with major damage to her home.

My question is, where would they turn for help of that magnitude? They have offered to help a rescue financially but they have limited means.
They are located in Tennessee and any advice would be more than appreciated.

Thanks so much!

 

[FeebysOwner]

Hi and welcome to TCS. These folks are wonderful to try to help! They should search the internet for all rescues and shelters in the general area and then reach out to each and every one of them directly, as there may be room for a few in each place. Checking on the Next Door Neighbor web site may be another resource, and contacting all the vet offices and clinics in the area might reap some benefits too. The more people/groups they reach out to the better the odds to find homes for these cats.

 

[maggie101]

Nextdoor is an app on Google play.

 

[Norachan]

C Catturda try reaching out to this organisation.

Horse Shelter Heroes

They are located in Tennessee and have rescued animals from hoarding situations numerous times before

 

[silent meowlook]

You can also reach out to the nearest Humane Society, Allie Cat Allies, Nashville Cat Rescue. I

 

[fionasmom]

The Humane Society of The United States
Contact Us (ASPCA)
Get Help For Cats (Alley Cat Allies)
Feral Friends Network® Connect

With that number of cats, I agree that contacting even some of the larger organizations for help or advice is a good idea.
The last link may put you in touch with someone who has experience in your area with feral cats, which some of these may be. However, they may also have contacts in the local cat community.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Nextdoor is an app on Google play.

They also have a web site, if, like me, you prefer to work from a PC rather than your phone.

https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=ad3b...xtdoor&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9uZXh0ZG9vci5jb20v&ntb=1

Local zip code is needed.

 

[Alldara]

I would also mention to contact rescues in any nearby city. With hoarding situations multiple rescues are often needed.

I found this cat sanctuary: Tabby's Place – A Cage-Free, No-Kill Sanctuary

these rescues: Old Scratch Rescue | An animal rescue focused on cats and kittens in Middle Tennessee

Happy Paws Kitten Rescue - Kitten Rescue, Kittens for Adoption, Cat and Kitten Adoption

and for any mums with babies: Kitten Rescue | Tiny Miracles Kitten Rescue | Tennessee

 

[IndyJones]

Depending on the severity, public health may need to be contacted. I'm not sure what condition the building is in but if there is black mold or decaying waste/trash they may need to send in a special clean up crew to deal with the building itself. If it is in absolute shambles then you may consider demoing the building and rebuilding or selling the lot.

As for the cats, contact animal control or a local rescue, they deal with these types of scenarios or at least can direct you to the right department.

 

[Alldara]

How's it going C Catturda ? Did you make any headway?

 

[Catturda]

They are coming into the office next week and I’m making a list of everyone’s ideas. I cannot thank you all enough for the information!

 

[Norachan]

Please keep us updated on how everything goes.