Cat Declaw Ban in California -- ZooToo Pet News

silver d. (silverdragoneast)
2 years ago

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What happens when you declaw your cat and it gets outside? How will it defend itself?? Declawing is wrong, and leaves a cat defenseless.

dana R. (DanaJ824)
1 year ago

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My friend's declawed cat brings down squirrels, chipmunks, birds, you name it.... and climbs trees.

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bbmalo
2 years ago

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I personally am so sick of the to declaw or not to declaw debate! If declawing a cat will get them into a warm and loving home then Go for it! It is ridiculous to pass your personal judgement on whether or not someone will be a good pet owner based on this alone. If someone adopts, vets and keeps their cat inside, but declaws does that make them unworthy of owning a cat? I think it would be ridiculous to ban it and I also think many people would be less inclined to adopt a cat. The point is to get these animals in to homes not make it harder for them.

Nicole (Nicole42682)
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I agree with this 100%!

ptaws
2 years ago

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I can understand why people would want to declaw their cats, but....think about what its' doing to the cats themself. I can't say too much about declawing as one of my cats is declawed herself - although she was already this way when I first acquired her. Would I declaw any of my pets that I have now that still have their claws? Probably not. Knowing what the process involves of where they cut off the nail on the cat's paw I don't think I'd ever have this done as a choice. Furthermore, what is the cat to do if it gets outside - how will it defend itself? I've seen one too many cats be brought into my local shelter that were declawed. A stray that is declawed? What defense does that have? This is one issue where owners should think more of the cat than themself.

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alicehatley
2 years ago

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Yes! This is a great step toward eliminating declawing. There are alternatives to declawing, which is something HSCC explains to a lot of potential adopters at our shelter. I've used Soft Claws on one of my cats, and they work, as well as scratching posts, spray bottles, and double-sided tape. It's not just about the procedure. Some people don't understand that declawing a cat leaves them with only one method of defense...their teeth. And cat bites are serious. It also can cause behavior issues, especially with the litterbox because it hurts their claws when they use it. If cat owners should be willing to work with their cats to prevent scratching instead of turning to a horrible procedure.

Sony
2 years ago

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Declawing is inhumane & should be banned, its for the convience of the owner who does not want to take the time to trim nails & train the animal

jlahuis
2 years ago

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I know of many cats that would have been destroyed if they were not declawed. It is a decision that should only be made after talking to a vet and being informed about all the risks. It is amazing the amount of people that don't realize it is an amputation procedure. The best way to perform the procedure is to use a laser and nerve blocks along with the appropriate pain control afterward.

spydog0619
2 years ago

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yes it should definetlay be banned

catnipkid
2 years ago

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Good, we want our nails as nature intended. You always see the Lions and other big cats stretching out on a tree to sharpen theirs and also as a form of exercise. It feel sooo good. My sister cat, who was declawed at 4 years of age (before she came to us) is a big sissy. My mom says she has "issues" and we must respect her. Mom cuts our nails pretty regularly and it's really no big deal.

tiriba
2 years ago

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Yes- ban declawing. It's cruel. Cats come with claws- if you don't like it, don't own one.
I recommend people who have to have a declawed cat that they go to a shelter and specifically request one who has already been declawed.

cjmhodge
2 years ago

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It was not stated, does the car suffer long term damage? Will it always been in pain? I am a pet owner of several dogs and one cat, whome is declawed. My mother adopted him for me when I was only 7, he is 11 years old and was declawed when we first got him. Had we known what the process for declawing a cat was we probably would not have had him declawed. If the cat does not suffer any long term damage it isn't wrong to declaw them as long as they are strictly inside cats. It is dangerous to put a declawed cat outside, they have no way to defend themselves, or to flee up a tree if something is after them. Many people whome have animals do not like them on the furniture, or clawing the furniture. If being allowed to declaw your INSIDE cat attracts more people to adoption that should not be banned.- As long as the animal has no long term effects. But before any procedure like this is preformed the vet should explain orally and in writting what the procedure consist of, and the pet owner should have to sign this, acknowledging they understand the procedure and the proper post-procedure care.

krazydutchluv
2 years ago

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YES i think it should happen in all states... no cats should b declawed... if an owner declaws ther cat then they should have the same thing sone to them... the bone tenon and all cut off just like wut happen to the pet.. just so they know how it feels and they can go through the same pain as the cat.. i know we will NOT adopt to an owner that plans on declawing too... but thats a good thing we dont and i like that rule

Judy T. (jtarabochia)
2 years ago

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I absolutely think declawing should be outlawed!

Kimmymay03
2 years ago

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I have never heard of such a thing!

silver d. (silverdragoneast)
2 years ago

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declawing is inhumane, lets rip your fingers and tendons out and see if that's ok.

Schnibb77
2 years ago

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I think declawing is extremely cruel and should not be done unless absolutely necessary. I do think there are some cases in which declawing the cat may be just about the only option and is certainly better than abandoning the cat to euthanasia or homelessness. I think California should have the right to ban it though if they wish.

lanhimom
2 years ago

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Some people just don't get that it is cruel. They think just because others do it, that makes it OK.

1mommao
2 years ago

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declawing is cruel...there are plenty of other options and what happens when they get older and some don't like the feel of the litter...their feet become to sensitive...OH I know that's when they send them to the shelter because they aren't usine a litter box!DAH!

theturboexpress
2 years ago

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Declawing is horrible!

mcg8s
2 years ago

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I myself prefer to keep their nails trimmed. Please check out Declaw.com for further information

vellabelle
2 years ago

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I had no idea that they had such a thing as SoftPaws ! Great idea for use when the cat is around a child. I will tell my daughters about these.

Freddie and Sallie (stephniki27)
2 years ago

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I have to cats and niether one of them are declawed or will they ever be. They are also indoor cats. They don't miss up any of my stuff. I love them and i not going to put them - something unless it is to save them.

caroline696
2 years ago

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I personally would never have a cat declawed, I dont know if a ban is the best alternative however

abg8s
2 years ago

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i think that this is crap. an animal owner should have the right to do this. it's just like docking a tail or cropping ears. next they will be banning this. i don't totally agree with these types of things but i do think that it should be the owners choice. i mean this is a free contry. it was anyway.

Kristina R. (babykristina32)
2 years ago

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I think declawing an animal is inhumane. It is like cutting off your finger to the first knuckle!! I wished more people would use soft paws. They are inexpensive, and easy to use, and you don't have to put your poor animal through that torture after the fact.

Brandon (youngb100)
2 years ago

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your absolutely right it is inhumane
and should be against the law everywhere not just California,
and i'm supprised that they are just now bringing this up.

tootieauntfruity
2 years ago

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Many countries around the world ban declawing. We should join them.

nicoleyoley21
2 years ago

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I am one of those people that think declawing is unnecessary!

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Cash52
2 years ago

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Declawing is not only an unnecessary pain but it is totally CRAZY. It's like telling one of your loved ones OFF WITH YOUR HANDS. It should be outlawed. I've worked for a vet clinic for many years and I hate to see people come in with their litter of kittens to get declawed. Do I think it's wrong... Yes yes and yes!

silver d. (silverdragoneast)
2 years ago

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Declawing should be banned. It is painful and inhumane. If you as a pet owner cannot deal with the nature of a cat, perhaps I can interest you in a pet rock instead. It doesn't claw, crap, or demand attention.
Cats are cats, accept them as they are or leave them alone.

habeckc
2 years ago

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I wish people would become more informed on this topic. Most people that I talk to do not realize that it is in fact an amputation. There are a lot of resources out there to help cat owners deter them from scratching the furniture. In addition to other adverse affects it is also believed that declawed cats sometimes tend to stop using their litter box due after declawing so they end up in a shelter for not using it. When someone decides to adopt a pet they need to realize the possible consequences and then decide. Scratching is a consequence that can come with a cat if they do not look into alternatives. I agree with the statement "the mere convenience to the pet's guardian does not justify the unnecessary pain, anguish and permanent disability caused to the animal.”

HeatherAshley
2 years ago

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i dont think ot os wrong

Melissa (mevrooman)
2 years ago

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Declawing of cats is something I feel we should be able to have done if we chose to do so. There are advanced methods now that are less invasive and allow for faster recovery.

If we want to extend this a little further, if we think that declawing is inhumane, let's just chalk up spay/neuter as inhumane as well!! Declawing is something chosen by pet owners to stop an undesired behavior. I would not own a cat if it was not declawed. My furniture would be clawed up and my curtains in a shamble.

technologycat
2 years ago

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Declawing is a very bad thing; cutting off their claw is the same as cutting off your entire distal Phalange on your foot. Would you be the same? No and neither are they

baileysmom
2 years ago

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We opted for the nail caps for our cats rather than declawing. After everything we read online we just decided it was too inhumane. Would you want your toes cut off from the nail bed down?

nc312
2 years ago

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I absolutely think that declawing is wrong. I've seen cats wake up after the procedure and they are miserable. Then the owners aren't smart enough to buy special litter so the cats get really bad infections. What would happen if a declawed cat got loose. They would have no way to defend themselves.

Ernie W. (dogcop67)
2 years ago

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I wish they would do this nation wide.

dragon6483
2 years ago

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My clinic declaws cats....and...well....it makes me sick. Let's just go ahead and endorse the procedure of debarking dogs while we're at it...that's another annoying habit we need to "fix" instead of solve (that's a joke, btw, I exaggerate). We do use a surgical laser...which I guess makes it...a teensy weensy less barbaric...but I think it's a complete atrocity. I've seen too many go wrong. It really frustrates me when doctors and such actually encourage it...I sometimes wonder if they're just thinking of their pocketbooks. The gross misconceptions on how well the pain meds work and what the cat goes through between the surgery and the owner picking them up...well...I guess what you don't know doesn't hurt you...it just hurts the cat. Bleh, I've just always hated the concept.

jugalettelenko
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I am not for declawing by any means and watch cats get declawed on a daily bases and know how painful it is but banning declawing is not going to help because people will look for illegal ways to do it, and it puts more cats out into the street. If it came down to a cat getting declawed or thrown out i would rather see it declawed. What people need to know is that if they want a cat declawed do it when there young and bounce back well not when there severl years old and heavier I see this all the time declawing older cats and all the problems they have. If there is stuff for them to scratch on and nail trims are done on a regular basis most cats will leave furniture alone People just need to be better educated

ermrid1963
2 years ago

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I don't agree with declawing a cat. I consider it very cruel. The cat can never go outside without risking its life every time. They have very little defense left. There are so many other alternatives that don't hurt the cat.

rancentyre
2 years ago

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I actually thought about having the procedure done; I read up on the "surgery" and pros and cons, I found that not only was the procedure horroble the way in which it was done but the consequences that could result from the procedure such as infection, loss of feeling in the paws up to and including crippling the poor animal.
Needless to say I did not do it nor would I condone!

Abbeyjoy
2 years ago

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It's barbaric and it's about time. Puppies chew - we don't remove thier teeth!

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Lynn (lynnmarie8563)
2 years ago

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I think that having a cat declawed is not always wrong, but people should at least wait a certain amount of time before doing a declaw, because not all cats need to be declawed. Many cats that are declawed end up having litter box issues later in life and many people do not know that. Declawing is painful and expensive, and should only be done if absolutely necessary. We have a declaw policy at the shelter I work at and no cat can be declawed until 30 days after the adoption date, that period of time gives the cat an opportuinty to show if it needs to be declawed, and if they do the declaw they can only do the front and NEVER all four! All four declawing is inhumane.

wrhsdirector
2 years ago

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I don't condone declawing at all. I have seen it done and the after effects of traditional declawing looks to be very painful. The newer laser removal does not seem to cause as much pain after the surgery. However, the declawed cats that enter our shelter seem to have more behavioral problems and tend to bite more than the non declawed cats. I guess I would bite too if someone cut off the end of my fingers.

Amanda D. (Amandaandalex)
2 years ago

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I dont think that is it right to have a cat declawed because even though they might say it doesn't hurt them it might, and also if your cat gets out or something that it doesnt have anyway to deffend its self. If you dont like your cat scrating your furniture get a scratching post! DONT CUT THIER FINGERS OFF

Dogmomsandy
2 years ago

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Declawing is wrong. Many movements start in California where people are more open minded and like other issues, I'm sure it will spread. I look forward to the day when people are not permitted to mutilate animals as a matter of course.

The fact is MOST people don't understand what is being done to the cat. They think declawing is just the thing to do.

xoxoissyb07xoxo
2 years ago

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i think it differs for some cats, beacuse some times declawing can hurt the cat but sometmes it doesny but i still think declawing should be banned.

amy c. (PixiesRevenge)
2 years ago

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I think declawing should be illegal everywhere... train your cat not claw the couch don't hurt it. ITs like taking off your finger nails (ouch!)

lapackrat
2 years ago

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i think this is a tough call. some cats really are quite destructive/violent with their claws, and i would prefer declawing them to them never having a home and living in a shelter the rest of their lives

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