Help! Adopting a declawed cat

[cassiesmom]

My cat, Cassie, had already been front paw declawed when I adopted her. I signed an agreement with the shelter that I would not have her back paws declawed. I do trim them periodically. She is 13 years old. It used to be that she would run cat sprints and I would find bits of claw in the carpet. That doesn't happen as often now, so I try to play with her more so she can shed them on her own. If that doesn't happen she puts up with me trimming them. I don't plan to have her back paws declawed.

My nephew's cat Milo has all his claws. He's allowed on the screened-in porch and outdoors wearing a leash, so he will not be able to be declawed. He had some issues with the sofa when he first came home, but he has now learned to use his scratching tree. He also likes an old straw mat that is on the back porch. It was very inexpensive and he uses it a lot to dig in his claws and pull. They have another pretty doormat that gets put out when company visits but Milo uses the straw mat regularly. Hate to take it away.

I have a friend who had all four of her cat's paws declawed. Now her cat BITES!

[jazzcat]

Poor cat! I agree, that vet is a jerk. I can't imagine my vet doing something like that.

I sure hope it works out for you guys because it sounds like you and your husband are caring people and this poor kitty needs that right now.

[Catsnclay]

IMHO I would get that cat out of that vet's office ASAP! - -


Take it to another vet for a check up and most likely PAIN MEDS - if a vet can declaw or who knows what to a poor defensless animal just because he was pi$$ed at it, this person MUST be turned in


Declawed cats can/will live a perfectly normal life, just make sure this poor cat NEVER gets outside, they are now a permanent indoor cat.


Please, please turn this person in, he should have never done anything like this - what else has he done and gotten away with??! This must stop now.


You are a good person for rescuing this cat - -

[GILL]

We have 3 declaws Chessie, Bailey, and Lenny. In a house with 12 they can hold thier own.
Chessie has one meen right hook.
Bailey just rears up and beats the living day lights out of any one in range.
All three are extremly loving and can climb like crazy.
We would never do this to our kids and that vet should be *#@?&%^!.

[mrscat]

been reading more comments today regarding declawing, but arent there any animal organizations in such an enlightened country (or so i thought) doing enough to get this barbaric, painful, & unnecessary procedure made illegal like it is in the uk? it falls under the heading of animal abuse here. eva