Japan's graying population has seen local governments struggle to cope with the burgeoning problem of animal hoarding among families who are growing senile or suffering from worsening chronic diseases.According to officials, homes are becoming overrun with urine and feces from pet dogs and cats, making a case for central and local government officials to determine concrete policies to address animal abuse and seek the advice of welfare specialists.A 73-year-old housewife in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, northeast Japan, began keeping five kittens following the devastating March 2011 earthquake…READ FULL ARTICLE
