130 cats + 1 bag of food = flying fur

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The discussion revolves around the situation of a woman who reportedly has 130 cats, exploring themes of animal care, hoarding, and the implications of such a large number of pets in a household. Participants express a mix of humor, concern, and speculation regarding the well-being of the cats and the owner's mental state.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express disbelief and humor regarding the number of cats, referring to the owner as a "crazy cat lady."
  • Concerns are raised about the mental health implications of hoarding, with one participant stating that the owner may not understand the harm being done to the cats.
  • There are questions about the living conditions of the cats, including whether they are confined to a single room and if they are spayed or neutered.
  • Speculation arises about the potential for disease among the cats, especially if they are strays.
  • Some participants share personal anecdotes related to similar situations, comparing the woman to a family member with a smaller number of cats.
  • One participant humorously suggests the idea of introducing mice into the environment, while another counters that it would be cruel.
  • There is a mention of the financial burden of caring for so many cats, with one participant noting that they appear healthy in the video.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express a mix of humor and concern, but there is no consensus on the implications of the situation or the owner's mental state. Multiple competing views remain regarding the appropriateness of the owner's actions and the welfare of the cats.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty about the health and living conditions of the cats, as well as the owner's understanding of the situation. There are unresolved questions about the costs associated with caring for such a large number of pets.

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I know there are plenty of cat lovers on here, but I think even you people can't stand them when there are THIS many! :biggrin: This is actually scary!

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Ahahahahah that's a lot of cats. This lady is the crazy cat lady!
 
ZapperZ said:
I know there are plenty of cat lovers on here, but I think even you people can't stand them when there are THIS many! :biggrin: This is actually scary!

Zz.

:smile:That is nuts! Those cats were going crazy when she brought the food in. I wouldn't be surprised if they end up destroying her home.
 
Hoarding is a mental disorder, these people don't understand the harm they are doing. She believes she has saved these cats, she doesn't understand, for the cats, its like torture.
 
I wonder how many of the neighbor's cats are locked in her room.
 
But really, think of all the cat litter...

... but maybe she just let them out a few at a time instead.

Either way, it isn't pretty.

Zz.
 
I can't wait to get home and watch this.
 
Poor kitties. :frown:
 
They look well cared for, but surely they aren't confined to a single room? Better than seeing them in an animal shelter with them in small cages though. I guess.

I certainly hope those are all spayed and neutered.
 
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cyrusabdollahi said:
Ahahahahah that's a lot of cats. This lady is the crazy cat lady!

Quit laughing. I think that's my sister-in-law.

Except my sister-in-law only had 20 or 30 or so last time I saw her house, but that was a few years ago.

130!?? That's a lot of cats. That's 5 'The Cat in the Hat Comes Backs' (one of my favorite stories, by the way).
 
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Evo said:
I certainly hope those are all spayed and neutered.

If they aren't this woman is in for WAY more than she bargained for!
 
  • #12
I hate cats enough as it is, but 130 that's insane.
 
  • #13
BobG said:
Quit laughing. I think that's my sister-in-law.

Except my sister-in-law only had 20 or 30 or so last time I saw her house, but that was a few years ago.

130!?? That's a lot of cats. That's 5 'The Cat in the Hat Comes Backs' (one of my favorite stories, by the way).

http://cache.gawker.com/news/upload/2006/07/simpsons_CrazyCatLady.jpg

Say hello to bob's sister-in-law.
 
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It might be fun to dump a bunch of mice in the room.
 
  • #15
Fun? I'd find it incredibly cruel.
 
  • #16
For whom, the mice or the cats?
 
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It must cost a lot if she's feeding them right. They look healthy in the video.
 
  • #18
I can't imagine they are all spade and neutered. It simply would cost too much. Plus if they are strays, isn't it pretty much guaranteed that one or two(likely many more) of them carry a disease and will pass it on to all of them eventually? :-( Is there an article about this?

http://www.englishrussia.com/?p=1199 is all i could find, (a few more video's)
 
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maybe they are street cats, but are used to eating by her house...
 

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