Watch Confessions: Animal Hoarding
- 2010
- 4 Seasons
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6.9 (103)
Confessions: Animal Hoarding is a reality show that focuses on individuals and families who suffer from animal hoarding disorder. The series premiered on Animal Planet in 2010 and ran for two seasons. The show follows a team of experts consisting of a licensed psychologist, a professional organizer, and an animal welfare expert. Together, they help animal hoarders confront and overcome their compulsive behavior while also providing support and care for the animals caught in the hoarding situation. Each episode introduces a new subject - an individual who has been identified as a hoarder of animals. The team works with the hoarder to understand their backstory, their love for animals, and the reasons behind their hoarding behavior. They then help the hoarder to confront their emotional issues and compulsions, and together they work to clean and organize their homes to make it habitable for both humans and animals. Throughout each episode, the viewer gets a glimpse of the hoarding situation, the environmental hazards of having so many animals in one place, and the toll it takes on the hoarder and their families. Confessions: Animal Hoarding is an emotional show that delves into the psychological and emotional reasons behind hoarding behavior - why people hoard animals, how it affects their daily life, and the ongoing struggle to overcome the disorder. The series is led by the trio of animal welfare experts, Corey Gonzales, Joti Samra, and Daniel J. Moran. Corey Gonzales is a certified animal cruelty investigator, while Joti Samra is a licensed clinical psychologist. Daniel J. Moran is the founder and executive director of the non-profit, Animal Help Alliance. Corey Gonzales provides a unique perspective as an animal cruelty investigator who has seen countless cases of animal abuse and neglect. He offers insights into the legal issues surrounding animal hoarding and works towards finding solutions for the animals involved. Joti Samra's role in the show is to understand the psychological factors that drive individuals to hoard animals. She provides counseling, therapy, and emotional support for the hoarders to help them better understand their condition. Daniel J. Moran, as an animal welfare expert, works towards finding viable solutions for the animals - providing food, medical care, and shelter while the team works to organize the hoarder's home. The show also features real-life stories of animal hoarding cases and highlights the importance of animal welfare and responsible pet ownership. It stresses the importance of identifying and addressing animal hoarding behavior at an early stage to prevent it from spiraling out of control. Confessions: Animal Hoarding seeks to educate its viewers about the dangers of animal hoarding and the impact it has on both the animal and the individual. The show is engaging and informative and opens up important conversations about animal welfare and mental health. It highlights the need for compassion and understanding for those who suffer from animal hoarding disorder while also emphasizing the importance of responsible pet ownership.
