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Declawing?
I know this is a controversial topic and I don't want to start an argument, but I was wondering what everyone thinks about getting their cats declawed. Our local shelter won't let anyone adopt a cat and get it declawed. They even have a disclaimer that gives them the right to sue if you do. I have a small daughter so both of our cats don't have front claws. Even when I trimmed our kitten's claws he would still scratch up our daughter and destroyed our couch. Our landlords' contract also states that if we have cats the front claws have to be gone. I feel bad about giving them the cosmetic surgery, but I would feel worse if they didn't have a good home where they were fed and cleaned regularly. We left the back claws, and my hubby woke up recently when one of our cats landed on his head and scratched it open! They're kinda clumsy babies. So, what do you guys think?
Can I ask a question, Why is it bad to de claw your cats apart from the fact they cant defend themselves outside??
I'm not being mean I just simply dont understand is all!
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I'm not being mean I just simply dont understand is all!
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Good evening;
I have never had one of my cats declawed, neither has my wife (nor has any family on either side). We're tolerant of scratches in our skin and the upholstery...also, our kitties have always had (supervised) access outdoors (with some family cats being Indoor/outdoor beasties).
However, I understand that some folks see that a need exists to have the surgery performed, like docking tails and cropping ears in dogs.
I have friends who have had declawed cats, all seemed perfectly well adjusted.
The funniest was Harry S Truman, a shy Himalayan that our friend Tom owned. Once in awhile Harry would get a "hair across..." and think he was a tiger. I could have had some deep scratches if he had been "intact" in the weaponry department. Luckily, with the set of fangs he had, Harry never bit.
No harm, no foul as far as I am concerned.
Love them little furry critters and they'll love you back.
Take care - Pip
I have never had one of my cats declawed, neither has my wife (nor has any family on either side). We're tolerant of scratches in our skin and the upholstery...also, our kitties have always had (supervised) access outdoors (with some family cats being Indoor/outdoor beasties).
However, I understand that some folks see that a need exists to have the surgery performed, like docking tails and cropping ears in dogs.
I have friends who have had declawed cats, all seemed perfectly well adjusted.
The funniest was Harry S Truman, a shy Himalayan that our friend Tom owned. Once in awhile Harry would get a "hair across..." and think he was a tiger. I could have had some deep scratches if he had been "intact" in the weaponry department. Luckily, with the set of fangs he had, Harry never bit.
No harm, no foul as far as I am concerned.
Love them little furry critters and they'll love you back.
Take care - Pip
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No, not good, Swampy. You know, I have a friend who'd never even Heard of an electric blanket???? I couldn't live without mine.
One of Swampy's worst problems is to keep the cat from clawing the electric blanket.
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