Rhode Island Becomes Latest U.S. State to Ban Cat Declawing
In a move hailed by animal welfare advocates, Rhode Island has officially banned the declawing of cats, becoming the fourth U.S. state to do so. Signed into law by Governor Dan McKee on July 2, 2025, the legislation prohibits the declawing of cats for non-therapeutic purposes—ending a practice long criticized as inhumane and unnecessary. …