Behavior and adoptability of hoarded cats admitted to an animal shelter.

Linda S JacobsonJacklyn J EllisKyrsten J JankeJolene A GiacintiJyothi V Robertson

Published in: Journal of feline medicine and surgery (2022)

Hoarded cats had high adoption rates, high adopter satisfaction and the potential for good emotional well-being in adoptive homes. Behavior at intake and OOB elimination in the shelter may not reflect post-adoption behavior. Behavior-based outcome decisions for these vulnerable animals should be deferred to allow time for habituation.

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