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Unbelievable BS! WRT declawing from the SFVMA
I am appalled. This jerk is no friend to cats and obviously has no
ethics as evidenced by his blatant promotion of lies and distortions. Megan From: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...5/ED279186.DTL Individual Rights Declawing kitty -- Paws off our choice by Richard Spickard Thursday, September 25, 2003 Simply stated, government should not take away your right to choose what's best for your pet. But that's what some people want to do. Some well-meaning but misguided activists are pressuring the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to ban cat-declawing in the city. The board adopted a resolution Tuesday that condemns the practice, instead of banning it. It also urges veterinarians to voluntarily stop performing the procedure. Supervisor Gerardo Sandoval, who carried the measure, left open the possibility that he would propose an ordinance to outlaw declawing. The activists and the supervisors are overlooking one crucial point -- San Francisco citizens should have the freedom of choice without government interference. Activists are trivializing the importance of having this option available by comparing it to ear cropping or tail docking. This is not cosmetic surgery. Responsible cat owners who decide to declaw their pets consult with their veterinarians, and in most cases, the decision is made either because of medical necessity arising from tumors or chronic infections or to save the life of the cat. Consider for a moment longtime cat owners who have a child to protect or have recently been diagnosed with AIDS or another immunosuppression disease and can't afford the risk of infection from scratches. Would you want their only choice to be euthanasia or abandonment of their beloved pet at an animal shelter? There are some who would have you believe that declawing a cat is cruel. We argue it is crueler to perform euthanasia on a cat simply because its claws pose a threat to the well-being of its owner. A safe alternative is available. With the latest technology and surgical techniques, cats experience minimal discomfort. Using lasers, it is no longer even necessary to bandage their feet following surgery; cats are grooming themselves and walking almost as soon as they wake up from the anesthesia; and they go home the same day. Most documented problems occur with large, exotic cats. The dramatic pictures activists are showing to community groups and elected officials are of those larger and heavier exotic cats -- but they want you to believe the same problems apply to domestic pets. The truth is that very few domestic cat- declawing procedures are done each year; of those that are done, the cats rarely experience significant pain or problems. What would it mean to cat owners if the Board of Supervisors votes to ban declawing? By taking away an owner's choice to do what is best for his/her pet, the supervisors will force San Francisco residents to drive outside the city if they need to declaw their cat. What about the person without a car? Or the elderly? Or the disabled? Is this what we want our elected officials to do? The majority of San Francisco veterinarians, the San Francisco Veterinary Medical Association, the California Veterinary Medical Association, the Cat Fancier Association, consumer protection groups and many others support the right of all cat owners to make informed decisions regarding what is best for their pets. This issue has been thoroughly debated at the statewide level by the California Assembly Business and Professions Committee, and it was determined not to be in the best interest of the citizens of California to have legislation banning declawing. We urge you to join us in supporting cat-owner rights and access to necessary veterinary medical care conveniently close to home. Contact Supervisor Sandoval ) and make your voice heard. Support freedom of choice and the human-animal bond. Don't let the San Francisco Board of Supervisors limit your options. Richard Spickard (www.drrichnsf.com) is president of San Francisco Veterinary Medical Association. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray |
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wrote in message ... I am appalled. This jerk is no friend to cats and obviously has no ethics as evidenced by his blatant promotion of lies and distortions. Megan What in the world is he talking about??? Richard Spikard claims (in the letter Megan posted, below) that "responsible cat owners who decide to declaw their pets consult with their veterinarians, and in most cases, the decision is made either because of medical necessity arising from tumors or chronic infections or to save the life of the cat." I have never heard such ridiculous assertions in my life. Even the most ardent supporters of declawing don't usually make claims about "tumors" or "chronic infections." Almost all declawing is done exclusively for the convenience of the person, not for the protection of the cat. He also brings up the old canard about laser surgery somehow being a "safe alternative" because "cats experience minimal discomfort" (his words). He ignores the fact that this is still amputation. Thanks for posting the article. MaryL From: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...5/ED279186.DTL Individual Rights Declawing kitty -- Paws off our choice by Richard Spickard Thursday, September 25, 2003 Simply stated, government should not take away your right to choose what's best for your pet. But that's what some people want to do. Some well-meaning but misguided activists are pressuring the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to ban cat-declawing in the city. The board adopted a resolution Tuesday that condemns the practice, instead of banning it. It also urges veterinarians to voluntarily stop performing the procedure. Supervisor Gerardo Sandoval, who carried the measure, left open the possibility that he would propose an ordinance to outlaw declawing. The activists and the supervisors are overlooking one crucial point -- San Francisco citizens should have the freedom of choice without government interference. Activists are trivializing the importance of having this option available by comparing it to ear cropping or tail docking. This is not cosmetic surgery. Responsible cat owners who decide to declaw their pets consult with their veterinarians, and in most cases, the decision is made either because of medical necessity arising from tumors or chronic infections or to save the life of the cat. Consider for a moment longtime cat owners who have a child to protect or have recently been diagnosed with AIDS or another immunosuppression disease and can't afford the risk of infection from scratches. Would you want their only choice to be euthanasia or abandonment of their beloved pet at an animal shelter? There are some who would have you believe that declawing a cat is cruel. We argue it is crueler to perform euthanasia on a cat simply because its claws pose a threat to the well-being of its owner. A safe alternative is available. With the latest technology and surgical techniques, cats experience minimal discomfort. Using lasers, it is no longer even necessary to bandage their feet following surgery; cats are grooming themselves and walking almost as soon as they wake up from the anesthesia; and they go home the same day. Most documented problems occur with large, exotic cats. The dramatic pictures activists are showing to community groups and elected officials are of those larger and heavier exotic cats -- but they want you to believe the same problems apply to domestic pets. The truth is that very few domestic cat- declawing procedures are done each year; of those that are done, the cats rarely experience significant pain or problems. What would it mean to cat owners if the Board of Supervisors votes to ban declawing? By taking away an owner's choice to do what is best for his/her pet, the supervisors will force San Francisco residents to drive outside the city if they need to declaw their cat. What about the person without a car? Or the elderly? Or the disabled? Is this what we want our elected officials to do? The majority of San Francisco veterinarians, the San Francisco Veterinary Medical Association, the California Veterinary Medical Association, the Cat Fancier Association, consumer protection groups and many others support the right of all cat owners to make informed decisions regarding what is best for their pets. This issue has been thoroughly debated at the statewide level by the California Assembly Business and Professions Committee, and it was determined not to be in the best interest of the citizens of California to have legislation banning declawing. We urge you to join us in supporting cat-owner rights and access to necessary veterinary medical care conveniently close to home. Contact Supervisor Sandoval ) and make your voice heard. Support freedom of choice and the human-animal bond. Don't let the San Francisco Board of Supervisors limit your options. Richard Spickard (www.drrichnsf.com) is president of San Francisco Veterinary Medical Association. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray |
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wrote in message ... I am appalled. This jerk is no friend to cats and obviously has no ethics as evidenced by his blatant promotion of lies and distortions. Megan What in the world is he talking about??? Richard Spikard claims (in the letter Megan posted, below) that "responsible cat owners who decide to declaw their pets consult with their veterinarians, and in most cases, the decision is made either because of medical necessity arising from tumors or chronic infections or to save the life of the cat." I have never heard such ridiculous assertions in my life. Even the most ardent supporters of declawing don't usually make claims about "tumors" or "chronic infections." Almost all declawing is done exclusively for the convenience of the person, not for the protection of the cat. He also brings up the old canard about laser surgery somehow being a "safe alternative" because "cats experience minimal discomfort" (his words). He ignores the fact that this is still amputation. Thanks for posting the article. MaryL From: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...5/ED279186.DTL Individual Rights Declawing kitty -- Paws off our choice by Richard Spickard Thursday, September 25, 2003 Simply stated, government should not take away your right to choose what's best for your pet. But that's what some people want to do. Some well-meaning but misguided activists are pressuring the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to ban cat-declawing in the city. The board adopted a resolution Tuesday that condemns the practice, instead of banning it. It also urges veterinarians to voluntarily stop performing the procedure. Supervisor Gerardo Sandoval, who carried the measure, left open the possibility that he would propose an ordinance to outlaw declawing. The activists and the supervisors are overlooking one crucial point -- San Francisco citizens should have the freedom of choice without government interference. Activists are trivializing the importance of having this option available by comparing it to ear cropping or tail docking. This is not cosmetic surgery. Responsible cat owners who decide to declaw their pets consult with their veterinarians, and in most cases, the decision is made either because of medical necessity arising from tumors or chronic infections or to save the life of the cat. Consider for a moment longtime cat owners who have a child to protect or have recently been diagnosed with AIDS or another immunosuppression disease and can't afford the risk of infection from scratches. Would you want their only choice to be euthanasia or abandonment of their beloved pet at an animal shelter? There are some who would have you believe that declawing a cat is cruel. We argue it is crueler to perform euthanasia on a cat simply because its claws pose a threat to the well-being of its owner. A safe alternative is available. With the latest technology and surgical techniques, cats experience minimal discomfort. Using lasers, it is no longer even necessary to bandage their feet following surgery; cats are grooming themselves and walking almost as soon as they wake up from the anesthesia; and they go home the same day. Most documented problems occur with large, exotic cats. The dramatic pictures activists are showing to community groups and elected officials are of those larger and heavier exotic cats -- but they want you to believe the same problems apply to domestic pets. The truth is that very few domestic cat- declawing procedures are done each year; of those that are done, the cats rarely experience significant pain or problems. What would it mean to cat owners if the Board of Supervisors votes to ban declawing? By taking away an owner's choice to do what is best for his/her pet, the supervisors will force San Francisco residents to drive outside the city if they need to declaw their cat. What about the person without a car? Or the elderly? Or the disabled? Is this what we want our elected officials to do? The majority of San Francisco veterinarians, the San Francisco Veterinary Medical Association, the California Veterinary Medical Association, the Cat Fancier Association, consumer protection groups and many others support the right of all cat owners to make informed decisions regarding what is best for their pets. This issue has been thoroughly debated at the statewide level by the California Assembly Business and Professions Committee, and it was determined not to be in the best interest of the citizens of California to have legislation banning declawing. We urge you to join us in supporting cat-owner rights and access to necessary veterinary medical care conveniently close to home. Contact Supervisor Sandoval ) and make your voice heard. Support freedom of choice and the human-animal bond. Don't let the San Francisco Board of Supervisors limit your options. Richard Spickard (www.drrichnsf.com) is president of San Francisco Veterinary Medical Association. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray |
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wrote in message ... I am appalled. This jerk is no friend to cats and obviously has no ethics as evidenced by his blatant promotion of lies and distortions. Megan What in the world is he talking about??? Richard Spikard claims (in the letter Megan posted, below) that "responsible cat owners who decide to declaw their pets consult with their veterinarians, and in most cases, the decision is made either because of medical necessity arising from tumors or chronic infections or to save the life of the cat." I have never heard such ridiculous assertions in my life. Even the most ardent supporters of declawing don't usually make claims about "tumors" or "chronic infections." Almost all declawing is done exclusively for the convenience of the person, not for the protection of the cat. He also brings up the old canard about laser surgery somehow being a "safe alternative" because "cats experience minimal discomfort" (his words). He ignores the fact that this is still amputation. Thanks for posting the article. MaryL From: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...5/ED279186.DTL Individual Rights Declawing kitty -- Paws off our choice by Richard Spickard Thursday, September 25, 2003 Simply stated, government should not take away your right to choose what's best for your pet. But that's what some people want to do. Some well-meaning but misguided activists are pressuring the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to ban cat-declawing in the city. The board adopted a resolution Tuesday that condemns the practice, instead of banning it. It also urges veterinarians to voluntarily stop performing the procedure. Supervisor Gerardo Sandoval, who carried the measure, left open the possibility that he would propose an ordinance to outlaw declawing. The activists and the supervisors are overlooking one crucial point -- San Francisco citizens should have the freedom of choice without government interference. Activists are trivializing the importance of having this option available by comparing it to ear cropping or tail docking. This is not cosmetic surgery. Responsible cat owners who decide to declaw their pets consult with their veterinarians, and in most cases, the decision is made either because of medical necessity arising from tumors or chronic infections or to save the life of the cat. Consider for a moment longtime cat owners who have a child to protect or have recently been diagnosed with AIDS or another immunosuppression disease and can't afford the risk of infection from scratches. Would you want their only choice to be euthanasia or abandonment of their beloved pet at an animal shelter? There are some who would have you believe that declawing a cat is cruel. We argue it is crueler to perform euthanasia on a cat simply because its claws pose a threat to the well-being of its owner. A safe alternative is available. With the latest technology and surgical techniques, cats experience minimal discomfort. Using lasers, it is no longer even necessary to bandage their feet following surgery; cats are grooming themselves and walking almost as soon as they wake up from the anesthesia; and they go home the same day. Most documented problems occur with large, exotic cats. The dramatic pictures activists are showing to community groups and elected officials are of those larger and heavier exotic cats -- but they want you to believe the same problems apply to domestic pets. The truth is that very few domestic cat- declawing procedures are done each year; of those that are done, the cats rarely experience significant pain or problems. What would it mean to cat owners if the Board of Supervisors votes to ban declawing? By taking away an owner's choice to do what is best for his/her pet, the supervisors will force San Francisco residents to drive outside the city if they need to declaw their cat. What about the person without a car? Or the elderly? Or the disabled? Is this what we want our elected officials to do? The majority of San Francisco veterinarians, the San Francisco Veterinary Medical Association, the California Veterinary Medical Association, the Cat Fancier Association, consumer protection groups and many others support the right of all cat owners to make informed decisions regarding what is best for their pets. This issue has been thoroughly debated at the statewide level by the California Assembly Business and Professions Committee, and it was determined not to be in the best interest of the citizens of California to have legislation banning declawing. We urge you to join us in supporting cat-owner rights and access to necessary veterinary medical care conveniently close to home. Contact Supervisor Sandoval ) and make your voice heard. Support freedom of choice and the human-animal bond. Don't let the San Francisco Board of Supervisors limit your options. Richard Spickard (www.drrichnsf.com) is president of San Francisco Veterinary Medical Association. "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray |
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