Each year, an estimated 250,000 animals are hoarded in homes across the United States, often enduring horrific conditions. CNN Hero Tim Woodward is rescuing these animals and offering them a new start in life. Find out more about his Animal Rescue Corps at CNN.com/Heroes | CNN Heroes

If you enjoy CNN Heroes, you should definitely check out Champions For Change. Meet eight trailblazers defying today’s worries and creating a better tomorrow. These champions are making breakthroughs across communities and making life better through business, technology, healthcare, and music. Watch all week on CNN and see them all this Saturday night, September 13th at 10p ET on CNN – find out more at CNN.com/Champions | CNN Heroes