LIVING with 40 cats might be more than just a little hair-raising for most, but for expert breeder Marlene Howes it's a labour of love. Marlene, who lives in Whitecroft, was the subject of a recent documentary on Channel 5 called 'Pet Hoarders'. She said: "I've always loved cats. I showed dogs when I was younger but I had champion cats in my first litter and it just went from there."

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