Pro declawing website - really makes me angry

[Desley (booktigger)]

I have to say that I think if declawing was legal over here, it would be quite popular. Not every American is into declawing, and there are lots that spend their time trying to educate people about it - if I lived there, I would probably be in prison due to being outside vets trying to educate people. The other problem over there is that a lot of landlords have it in their contract that the only pets you are allowed are declawed - I dont know what I would do if my options were declaw, rehome my cat, or lie and pray the landlord never found out (as if htey did, I could be evicted). I have no issues with Soft Paws, it is a better alternative to declawing, and there are sometimes valid reasons for their use.

[Sam (Fussy_Furball)]

 

[Mark]

Exactly, whatever they say about the british, generally we are more in tune with animals needs than our own. I suppose they are more of an accessory if they aren't allowed to behave naturally. Also it shows a lack of empathy and a lot of selfishness to the point of being sociopathic.

[Harna]

They say that the equivalent to declawing for a human would be to remove the tips of our fingers down to the first knuckle.   

How anyone could think that this is okay to do is beyond me. 

I suppose that for some people, their sofa is more important than their cat. 

The other thing I hear that is popular in the States are little coloured plastic caps that go over cats claws. I suppose it's kinder than declawing but still takes away the reason that cats have claws, surely? Again, I think it's all about being 'cute' - putting pink plastic caps over the claws is like a little kitty manicure. Grr. 

[Den]

How naive is that person!!

I have a lot of American friends but their views on pet ownership really floor me. It's a disgrace ... I honestly don't get why people have such a problem with cats and their claws. I must have such an abnormal cat who doesn't hurt people and who uses his scratching post to scratch 

That person only thinks its ok because they've had it done so they are justifying their needs. If so many people feel the need to save their furniture or have to declaw because of rules ... don't get a cat. It's soooooooo selfish and wrong 

[Mark]

I see it says the dogs getting their vocal cords cut are in China. Given the other things that happen there, it doesn't surprise me in the least. It has to be the most barbaric, heartless country in the world. Why the rest of the world has anything to do with them is beyond me but it's all about money 

OH suggested going there on holiday but I would rather chop an arm off.

[JackSpratt]

Not read the link - no need, I have very firm beliefs on this matter. If you can't deal with a cats natural behaviour or figure out a way you can all live in harmony, don't have a cat.

I do believe they allow the cutting of vocal chords in the US too..... ........because obviously, ALL animals were put on this planet solely to look cute for humans!

http://media.www.westerncourier.com/media/storage/paper650/news/2006/02/03/Opinion/Putting.Pets.On.Mute-1598919.shtml

[Maddiesmum]

Dont understand why they want a cat if they are not prepared to cater for its natural need to scratch.

[Mark]

I've only glanced at the link but from what I've read, a load of  and I hope someone decides to show them exactly what it feels like 

I'm not a violent person but I would like to see the person that runs the site just have one of their fingers "declawed" - preferably a toe, so they can see how easy and painless it is to walk afterwards 

[Susanne (urbantigers)]

"some times is just convenience, living in a small apartment and space can't be wasted on a big scratching post that might or might not work at keeping your kitty away from the furniture." 

Oh how terribly incovnient to have to have a scratching post!  I have 7 in my one bed flat 

[Dawn (DiddyDawn)]

I've only glanced at the link but from what I've read, a load of  and I hope someone decides to show them exactly what it feels like 

[sheryl]

What sad and idiotic Morons !!!!!!!!

[Mark]

How can they justify it 
http://www.geocities.com/declawing/

They are basically saying they will ignore any emails that don't agree with declawing 

One of the stupid comments on there
"some times is just convenience, living in a small apartment and space can't be wasted on a big scratching post that might or might not work at keeping your kitty away from the furniture." 

They also say declawing could save your cat's life.
ie - You won't have it PTS or sent to a pound for scratching your sofa