Channel 5 has confirmed details of a one-off documentary about obsessive animal lovers titled Pet Hoarders.
The show will explore households where animals have truly taken over and where owners are struggling to maintain their expanding pet populations.
"We are a nation of pet lovers but the Pet Hoarders have taken this to another level. You know the animals have taken over when your home becomes one big food bowl come dog basket," said Channel 5 commissioner Michelle Chappell.
The documentary will feature Ann, who lives with 40 cats, 50 dogs and 5 alpacas; Marlene, who spends £200 a week on her 43 cats; and Deborah, who houses 33 battery hens in her kitchen.
Emma Lambent from Lambent Productions added: "It's a fascinating subject to explore and a rich world to open up.
"Lambent is well known for our ability to tell hidden stories with care and sensitivity and we are thrilled to be making this for Channel 5."
