ORRORE A BRESCIA: VIVE IN CASA CON 85 GATTI TRA OGGETTI E IMMONDIZIA
“Terror in Brescia: 85 Cats Living in a Home with Trash and Filth, in 2024, volunteers from the ONG, together with local police and veterinarians, intervened in a home where 85 cats lived surrounded by filth, feces, and trash. The 100 square meter apartment was in a state of complete degradation, with doors and windows sealed by layers of feces, with an unbearable stench and a shocking scene. The rescue operation was extremely difficult from a health and logistical perspective, considering the need to find suitable shelters for all the animals. This case of animal accumulation, known as an Animal Holding, raises questions about the mental state of the individual involved, unable to realize the condition in which they live. Psychologist Ilaria Falchi, an expert in treating those who suffer from this disorder, explained that accumulators tend not to separate even from dead animals due to a strong psychological bond.
“This is a very complex and intricate issue, often linked to mental health problems, such as hoarding,” she said. “The individual is often unable to recognize the situation, which can lead to a sense of disconnection from reality. In this case, the accumulation of animals can be a coping mechanism for the person's emotional and psychological suffering.” A phenomenon that, experts say, is not uncommon.
The operator of the association, which carried out the rescue, underlined that “this is not an isolated case, sadly there are many similar cases in Italy and in the world”. “It is important to raise awareness about this issue, to involve the community and to provide support to those who are struggling with this problem,” said the operator.
The rescue operation was a challenging one, requiring a large number of people and a lot of resources. The 85 cats were rescued and taken to a shelter, where they received medical care and were fed. The owner of the apartment, who was identified as [Name], was taken into custody, and the case is currently under investigation.
The case has shocked the local community, and many are left wondering how this situation was allowed to occur. The authorities have launched an investigation to determine how this situation was allowed to develop, and what measures can be taken to prevent similar cases in the future.
As the city of Brescia continues to grapple with the aftermath of this shocking discovery, many are left to wonder how this could have happened, and what can be done to prevent such a situation from arising again in the future.”
