The bill to ban cat declawing in New York state has passed the state legislature and is awaiting the signature of the state’s governor whereupon it would become law. Gov Andrew Cuomo’s spokesperson has not responded to a request for … Continue reading →
This is an interesting test and I’d like cat owners to come forward to do it and report in a comment. Let’s see what happens. Note: the results may be muddied by the fact that domestic cats often don’t like … Continue reading →
Those of us who hate cat declawing will have to wait longer for a state in America to be the first to ban declawing and thereby start the beginning of the end of this thoroughly objectionable and cruel veterinary practice. … Continue reading →
A veterinary clinic employee wrote to Mercury News in response to a previous letter which supported cat declawing. The person supporting declawing was responding to a proposed law for California banning declawing unless for therapeutic purposes (AB 1230, as introduced, … Continue reading →
Someone, somewhere asked whether they can adopt a cat who is not declawed when their resident cat is declawed. The short answer is yes you can. The reasons are as follows. Firstly, it’s probably unwise to think about an incoming … Continue reading →
These are the words of Gloria Mayer [THANKS A LOT GLORIA!]: “I was married (really!) to Glenn Mayer but I got divorced after three years. When I married him I had two cats that were over ten years old. I … Continue reading →
Back on 2nd December 2018 Elisa reported on Kendra, a black cat who was partially blind and declawed on all four claws; tough life for her (link to the article – opens new tab/window). She was at Paws Humane Society … Continue reading →
This is directed at people who have declawed their cat or are planning on doing it. Well, no one wants to see this video. Funny that. Millions of cat owners instruct their vets to declaw their cat but when a … Continue reading →
by Finn Frode (Copenhagen, Denmark) Claw caps Note: this article was written by a valued guest, Finn Frode. It is his opinion. People have different opinions about claw caps. Please see the more than 70 comments for their viewpoints. Note: … Continue reading →
Mishka was two years old when his owner had him declawed on all four paws and at the same time his teeth were removed. We are told that he had his teeth removed because he was ‘chewing on baseboards and … Continue reading →
