An 81-year-old French man is suspected of having hoarding disorder, and hundreds of cat corpses are found in his home

The French Animal Welfare Organization said today that about 100 dead cats, squirrels and other animal carcasses were found in the home of a retired man in southern France; the animal rights organization said the man may be suffering from "Noah syndrome" which causes him to hoard a large number of animals.

After an 81-year-old man in France was sent to a hospital in Nice on the French Riviera, his niece entered his home yesterday and found these dead pets, and notified volunteers from the animal rights organization.

According to local media reports, most dead cats were stored in sealed plastic or wooden containers; in addition to cat carcasses found in and around elderly homes, there were also the remains of squirrels and mice, as well as the jaws of a dog.

In addition, more than 20 severely malnourished cats were rescued and given to veterinarians or placed in foster homes.

Desjax (Philippe), chairman of the animal protection organization "La Tribu du Fourmilier association" (La Tribu du Fourmilier association) Desjacques told AFP: "Judging from the posture, most of the cats were already dead when they were put into these boxes."

He added: "But we believe that at least two (cats) were locked inside alive." In addition, the remains of a cat were found on the sofa in the living room of the elderly home, and some of them had been eaten by other cats.

Desjax said that the retired man may be suffering from "Noah syndrome" (Noah syndrome). Most people with this syndrome hoard a large number of animals out of loneliness, but are unable to take care of them.

"Noah syndrome" belongs to a category of "Diogenes syndrome", which refers to a person's habit of hoarding items.

Desjax said the association will file a criminal complaint against the man for animal cruelty and negligence.