Content Note: While Kathy's conversation with Dr. Smith-Blackmore is incredibly important, the graphic nature of certain descriptions regarding animal cruelty and hoarding may be upsetting to listeners.

Today, Kathy chats with internationally renowned forensic veterinarian and animal hoarding expert Dr. Martha Smith-Blackmore. In their conversation, Kathy and Dr. Smith-Blackmore discuss:

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• the definition of animal hoarding, the different hoarder classifications, and which ones are most/least susceptible to intervention
  
• the link between animal hoarding and forms of human exploitation
  
• their own experiences rescuing animals from hoarding cases
  
• how to report an animal hoarding case to the authorities
  
• The Animal Doe Project, Dr. Smith-Blackmore’s effort to provide veterinary forensic services for cases involving unknown animals
  

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