My Sister Rescued 2 Cats that She Can't Keep Not a Good Update Pg. 3

[jennielynn1970]

Well, if your sister is adamant on declawing, at least have her look into doing a laser spay and declaw. It might cost a little more, but the recuperative time is supposed to be less. My Sophie had a laser spay at Pleasant Valley Animal Hospital, which also took a low fee spay/neuter coupon, and the laser part was only an additional $50.00.

Honestly, if she's dead set on declawing, maybe she can have the vet declaw her at the same time... that way they can experience the sensation together.

[Anikaca77]

Now Jenn we have to be nice

No I feel the same way and I will tell her about the laser way too.

I never heard of that before.

Thanks,
Melissa

Well, if your sister is adamant on declawing, at least have her look into doing a laser spay and declaw. It might cost a little more, but the recuperative time is supposed to be less. My Sophie had a laser spay at Pleasant Valley Animal Hospital, which also took a low fee spay/neuter coupon, and the laser part was only an additional $50.00.

Honestly, if she's dead set on declawing, maybe she can have the vet declaw her at the same time... that way they can experience the sensation together.

[jennielynn1970]

Have her try this link for a certificate. This is the one I used to take Sophie to.
http://www.friendsofanimals.org/prog...ter/index.html

[Medusa]

They're also doing laser declawing now, too, then gluing instead of stitching. If she insists on declawing, this may be the way to go. I don't know; I've never had any of my cats declawed but this sounds preferable to the old way.

[carole]

Well it looks like no matter how hard you try and educate your sister about this barbaric procedure she will go ahead anyhow, at least you tried, if i were you i would get some petitions going and get it outlawed in your state, here in NZ it s against the law, would be lovely to see it happen in the states too,poor kitty, still at least they have homes, i guess that is better than being on the streets eh.

[Catty1]

Actually - could they not get a couple of catnip cardboard scratching posts - they aren't too expensive - and see if the kitty uses them?

She might not NEED to be declawed...not all cats scratch furniture.

I put one of mine behind a living room chair...my mom decided to move it when she was over one time...and the chair corner got scratched. So - the scratching pad went back behind the chair!

This way, kitty gets a chance to at least be trained a bit - and if that still doesn't work, they can see about the declawing.

But - maybe see if it's needed....

[Anikaca77]

Well I know my sister said if she kept the orange and white kitten she would have him declawed because her other cats are.

As for Gus the owner won't take him unless he is fixed and declawed. I have tried to talk with her about it and due to her personal issues I was not able to visit her this weekend and meet Gus and the orange kitten but hopefully in the next two to three weeks i will be able to..but we'll see.

Actually - could they not get a couple of catnip cardboard scratching posts - they aren't too expensive - and see if the kitty uses them?

She might not NEED to be declawed...not all cats scratch furniture.

I put one of mine behind a living room chair...my mom decided to move it when she was over one time...and the chair corner got scratched. So - the scratching pad went back behind the chair!

This way, kitty gets a chance to at least be trained a bit - and if that still doesn't work, they can see about the declawing.

But - maybe see if it's needed....

[Anikaca77]

Well I spoke with my sister, I think she wants to keep the kitten which would be good but I still disagree with her on declawing cats.

I feel that maybe I should take Gus and find him a home around her so that he doesn't get declawed the only thing is that women really wants him.

My sister wants me to help get Gus fixed and the women won't take him till he is fixed and declawed.

I just don't know what to do.

[Medusa]

I would leave both of them out of the picture totally and find someone else to adopt the kitty. There are plenty of people out there who will take responsibility for altering a cat and who won't declaw; you just have to search a little harder. I'd get busy w/the search because people favor kittens over full grown cats, unfortunately. Good luck and please keep us posted.

[Emeraldgreen]

Wow, this is really a tough one! On one hand it seems so wonderful to get these guys out of the cold but on the other hand it is so devastating to think of them being intentionally injured by declawing. Especially for Gus who is an adult (not sure how old he is?) and to go for however many years living with his feet intact and being able to defend himself and feel complete to then have them painfully altered like that may change his personality too. He might become depressed or angry and then he might not be the cat that the nurse fell in love with in the first place.
You mentioned that you didn't want to keep the cats at your house because your husband won't allow it because declawing is wrong. I think it's so awesome that he is considering the effects that it will have on these cats. It seems clear that he has a soft spot for cats (obviously, by the number of cats you already have , I have a hubby like that too thank God). Is there any way possible that your husband would allow you to adopt Mr. Gus so he could keep his claws? Then you could look on Petfinder to find an already declawed cat for the nurse, Lord knows there are so many of these poor defenseless creatures out there that have already been maimed and have ended up in shelters.
That way Gus gets a home, some other already declawed cat gets a home, and the nurse is happy.
It seems like your sister is not going to change her mind on declawing the orange and white kitten. There are some good options out there like Catty1 suggested (SoftPaws) but if she is going to go ahead with the declaw surgery, at least this guy is of a younger age and won't be 'AS' traumatized as Gus would certainly be. And, it sounds like the kitten is finding a friend in your sisters other cat Fatty which is comforting. And maybe the kitten and Gus could visit once in awhile if Gus lived with you and the kitten lived with your sister?
Please don't let this happen to Gus Anikka77. I know it's such a heavy burden and your plate is already so full but there must be another way.

Here are some kitties in the PA area that have already been declawed. There were dozens more but I just wanted to post a few.

this one even looks a bit like Gus

A snow white princess

already declawed cat up for adoption

Another declawed cat (young)

Another

up for adoption

declawed black beauty

[Anikaca77]

Thank you very much for the links, I will send them to my sister.

I did have someone today inquire about the orange kitten, she does have kids so I recommended Gus since he has been around kids before and has handled that pretty well.

I don't want Gus to be declawed but my sister is not listening to me since she had her 2 girls done and my brother had his 2 cats done.

We are not sure yet how old Gus really is but my sister thinks he's pretty young still.

The nurse has not yet met Gus, she has only seen a picture of him.

I think my husband is great for not allowing them to come into the house I just have such a small apartment with 6 kitties of my own but I'm going to wait to here from this one women and maybe she will take both.

I did suggest to my sister who never heard of soft paws and she thought that was wrong to glue the nails to the cats but I told her it was a lot better then taking off their tip.

Fatty is actually an outdoor cat, so the orange kitten hasn't seen him since he was outside.

My sister has two female cats so I'm hoping they would adopt the orange kitten kitten but we'll see.

The only thing is I have to find Gus a home with the 6 cats I have and my one girl cat the oldest has a huge issue with older cats, especially male cats so I'm afraid I would only be able to foster Gus.

I will try to see what I can do. I don't want Gus to be declawed at his age and I do feel it is wrong but sadly my sister and I just don't see eye to eye on this.

Melissa

[jennielynn1970]

Is there no one who is interested in adopting who won't declaw?? Honestly, if they want to declaw them, I wouldn't give them to the family that insists on declawing, but that's just me. It's a nasty brutal surgery, cutting off the tips of their fingers basically. You can tell your sister that fact, and the fact that she had her previous two done doesn't mean these guys have to be done. That's just ridiculous. Ugh. Wish I had a place for them.

[Anikaca77]

I'm hoping I will find someone who is interested in taking them. I'm still waiting to hear back from this one women who inquired about the kitten.

Is there no one who is interested in adopting who won't declaw?? Honestly, if they want to declaw them, I wouldn't give them to the family that insists on declawing, but that's just me. It's a nasty brutal surgery, cutting off the tips of their fingers basically. You can tell your sister that fact, and the fact that she had her previous two done doesn't mean these guys have to be done. That's just ridiculous. Ugh. Wish I had a place for them.

[Catty1]

Maybe if that woman knew what buddies the two are, she might take Gus as well. After all, he is ok with the kitten already! And he is ok with kids!

I hope this works out...

[Anikaca77]

Well I'm still awaiting to hear from this women. As for Gus I spoke with my husband about him last night and he's up for taking him in and trying to find him a home with his claws.

So I just need to speak with my sister about this.

I'll let you all know what she says.