An 8-year-old cocker spaniel named Bramble has been caught red-pawed, hoarding a surprising collection of items in her self-made den. In a TikTok video uploaded to @bellyupbramble, which has since ...

Animal hoarding is a growing issue across the country, and it isn't just about having too many pets. "If you can get it, you can hoard it," said Dr. Randall Lockwood, a retired Senior VP for the ...

For people who develop hoarding behaviors, possessions take on meanings and values far beyond their practical use. Each item becomes deeply intertwined with emotions, memories, and personal identity ...

From the outside, animal hoarding often looks like compassion for vulnerable critters. A person may appear to be taking in unwanted pets or rescuing animals that no one else will help. However, inside ...

Individuals who experience hoarding related to OCD may have distressing feelings about discarding items. It can drive compulsive saving behaviors that they recognize as excessive. Obsessive-compulsive ...