Declawing is cruel and unusual punishment!

**crazyauntsusie** · 05-28-2003, 11:57 AM

Please check out several of the links on this site before you declaw your cat!
http://amby.com/cat_site/declaw.html
one of the sites actually has pictures of how gruesome the procedure is.,
Most humane societies make you promise not to declaw a pet that you get from them because they know of the problems it incures. Lots of cats are relinquished to the Humane Societies and SPCAs because their temperment changes so drastically after they are maimed by this barbaric and unnecessary procedure.
There are ways to stop cats from scratching furniture. Some of the suggestions are on these sites.
Did you know some cats become severely depressed after the procedure. Maybe thats why some seem quite and calm. Some become so aggressive that their owners give them up. The SPCA and Humane Societies are full of them.
If you cover the area of the furniture that the cat seems to go to with two sided sticky tape or aluminum foil the cat will stop scratching their. They hate the feel of aluminum or the stickiness on their paws. Also, get them a GOOD scratching post with at least 3/8 inch sisal rope. They love to scratch that.A climbing post is even better if you have and indoor kitty! Keep a water pistol handy if they scratch in front of you. Cats are creatures of habit and you can work with them without amputating their fingers.
Just remember that cats are sensitive loving creatures and they do have rights.

**GoldenRetrLuver** · 05-28-2003, 09:00 PM

I agree with you...declawing is VERY cruel and there is NO EXCUSE for doing it..

**sunlessday18** · 06-04-2003, 06:46 PM

I agree. Declawing cats is cruel and unneccessary! There are other ways to stop clawing at furniture, and they aren't as painful. If you declaw a cat, you are disrupting it's natural feeling. Cat's like to claw things. Just have them avoid furniture and other things. Encourage them to use scratching posts and maybe trees. (If they are allowed outside)