i see sometimes some solid examples of hoarding. (as a firefighter). we used to call them “Collyer mansions”.

rarely is it poop or animals and whatnot. most often it’s books and newspapers. sometimes it’s “i run an ebay store” and i have to remind them their house is bulging and gonna fall in. always there are bugs. lots of bugs.

sad mental illness for sure.

it makes it very hard to get in and search or rescue or sadly recover when rescue won’t happen.