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Declawing A Cat
I know this is a topic that keeps popping up over and over again but it just
goes to you that even during the holidays people still think about declawing their cats. Tonight at Thanksgiving dinner I was shocked to learn that a couple of guests (they are a married couple) who I had known for years actually have their cats declawed because they don't like their furniture being scratched up. When I started on the don't declaw cat side, one of them said they didn't want to get into this discussion. I have discovered that those who have no problem with declawing a cat never want to discuss it. I pretty much had to hold it in so Thanksgiving dinner wouldn't be ruined for everyone but I am amazed how people you think you know, you really don't know. It seems that those who declaw cats really don't want to know about the facts that state declawing is wrong and how it hurts the cat. This seems to be why we have such wars on here about declawing. I would never declaw a cat because furniture can be replaced and if you take simple steps like teaching them to use a scratching post (and praising them for doing so) as well clipping their claws and giving a firm NO (or squirting them with water) when scratching in areas that declawing would not be needed. I think those who declaw don't want to know the truth or simply can't handle it. I am proud of being on the side that doesn't declaw. Cats don't deserve such punishment. They are beautiful and wonderful creatures and should not be harmed. Those who declaw, let's face it are comitting animal cruelty and don't even realize it because in their mind it isn't wrong. When will these people learn? Declawing is wrong no matter how you slice it. Declawing a cat also results in behavioral problems with the animal and they also have health problems as well. A declawed cat also loses one of their main defensive mechanisms should they ever get outside. Many animal rescue groups often speak out against declawing but it seems many don't listen. I have yet to meet that one human believes in declawing but that is willing to go through the procedure themselves (or one similar). I doubt I ever will. I think those who declaw cats are nothing but cowards. It is easy to hide behind ignorance when putting their cat through the procedure but have they ever asked their cats if it is ok? How would humans feel if cats just scheduled an appointment for them to have important body parts removed so their home or furniture wouldn't be ruined? I doubt a human would find that cool. So, for those considering declawing, read the facts. There are so many non-harmful treatments you can try to curb bad behavior and best of all it'd be cheaper. Enough said. -- Cat Galaxy: All Cats! All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of Your Computer Needs! www.panthertekit.com |
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