noun
animal hoarding; compulsive accumulation of pets
Refers to a situation where a person keeps more animals than they can properly care for, leading to neglect, unsanitary conditions, and suffering for both the animals and the owner. Often used in social welfare and animal protection contexts.
多頭飼育崩壊は、飼い主の孤独や経済的困窮が背景にあることが多い。
Animal hoarding often stems from the owner's loneliness or financial hardship.
The public health center entered the site of an animal hoarding case and rescued dozens of cats.