Wednesday, July 8, 2015

What It Means To Be A Crazy Cat Lady

By Olive Pate


Cats are popular among pet owners. Dogs and cats are among the most common household pets that people have around the globe. There are numerous reasons why people like cats and some may own multiple. Crazy cat lady is used to describe a women who dote on these felines. She may have these as her own pets or take in any that she comes into contact with. The term is often used in a derogatory way, but not everyone considers this to be a negative thing.

In some cultures and regions, women with cats are considered spinsters. This is particularly the case when they have no husband, children and multiple cats. Many have come to associate these women with people who have trouble being in relationships or finding partners.

Cat lady is a term used to describe some animal hoarders. This refers to people who have an unreasonable amount of animals as pets, which may include cats. Usually they have too many that they can provide proper care for. Animal hoarders are known for having a mental illness, which is often the cause for their behaviors. They might be oblivious to their actions and the harm they are putting themselves and the animals in. Usually they are ignorant to the severity of their situation. This is why many people can only be helped through intervention from outsiders.

There have been famous cat ladies in pop culture and even documentaries or movies that highlight these feline-loving women. Still, this is not considered a positive title to have. Cat lady syndrome is becoming a more commonly used term that is backed by some scientific research.

Studies have found a parasite that is present in some cats. It is known as Toxoplasma gondii and it is associated with mental and behavioral disorders in people. Some suggest that this can have a big affect on the health of cat owners, especially of those who have multiple felines living in their home.

Risk is heightened when dealing with multiple cats, many that are ill. Hoarding cats is expected to result in negative impacts on physical and mental health of pets and owners. It can also lead to problems with the animals and keep them from living happy and healthy lives. Some cats die. Those who survive are often extremely ill. Typically the homes are unclean and owners cannot properly care for each one of the cats.

People who know someone who is in this situation should consider getting them help. In many cases, these people do not see a need for change. They have a false belief that they are in control of their situation and require intervention from loved ones.

It is expected that these women have a mental illness. They will require help and support from medical professionals, as well as family and friends. Intervention is a must in most cases, especially for the defenseless animals. While the cat ladies do not intentionally invoke harm upon the animals, their behaviors are detrimental to the cats. Owning too many animals, including cats, is unsanitary and a problem. It does not matter how much attention the cats are believed to be receiving, there is a limit and owning too many often means that the owners become irresponsible. Reporting these people is a must to get them help.




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