When did cat hoarding become a thing? And why are people mistreating the furry felines, like in the Yishun case where more than 30 cats were rescued from cages covered in faeces?
The problem seems to be on the rise. In 2009, the Cat Welfare Society said it handled around five cases on average per year. Now, the number has increased to seven to ten annually, due to more public awareness and helpful neighbours who report serious cases.