Linda is 70 years old and started rescuing cats ten years ago. She began with six cats but because some of them were not sterilized the number has grown. Living conditions for Linda and her cats have declined substantially, and at the request of the Humane Society Linda has agreed to re-home most of her cats. Linda would be classified as which of the following?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Linda is a caregiver who has become overwhelmed by the number of cats she has taken in without proper planning or resources. She is willing to re-home most of the cats, indicating that she recognizes the situation is not sustainable. The term "hoarder" implies a refusal to give up animals, which does not seem to be the case for Linda. The term "exploiter" suggests someone who purposely takes advantage of animals, which is not the case here. "Rescuer" is not the best choice because while Linda may have started out with good intentions, her current situation is not providing adequate care for the cats.

Linda Is 70 Years Old and Started Rescuing Cats Ten