Cynthia Tamis could not cope with the aftermath of 911. Her company collapsed and she became severely depressed even as she lived in a luxurious mansion in an exclusive part of the city (in other words, where they keep the lower and class peasants out).

In an attempt to restore her happiness Tamis began taking in stray cats and dogs until there numbered more than 100 pets, all roaming the mansion peeing and pooping and making a mess. The living conditions were appalling when authorities finally arrived and charged her with 60 counts of animal cruelty which had the potential to put her in jail for a maximum of 30 years.

After her mental health was evaluated her sentence was reduced to a fine of 5000 dollars. Her home was foreclosed upon and because of the pet damage was sold for half of its original value of 3 million dollars.

Cynthia was diagnosed with “animal hoarding syndrome,” a personality disorder for people who are addicted to “animal love,” or the illusion thereof. She now lives in a two bedroom apartment and has lost everything. However, her story has now been covered by Inside Edition, Fox News, The NY Daily News and other major news outlets. Popped Culture News sees a LifeTime Movie in her future.

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