Declawing: against or for?

[carole]

Mina's Mom I don't think anybody here would judge you for doing as you are, your reasons are perfectly viable, it is when it is done to save the furniture etc that people like myself have a big problem with it.

[mina'smomma]

Originally posted by carole
Mina's Mom I don't think anybody here would judge you for doing as you are, your reasons are perfectly viable, it is when it is done to save the furniture etc that people like myself have a big problem with it.

You guys seem to be the only ones besides my vet who support my choice in doing it. I just hate seeing her suffer.

[carole]

Take heart in knowing that you have support here, don't worry about all the other's, you and you alone know what is best for your pet, let their opinions fall on deaf ears if you can. cheers.

[PayItForward]

Originally posted by mina'smomma
You guys seem to be the only ones besides my vet who support my choice in doing it. I just hate seeing her suffer.

Your decision to declaw is the ONLY acceptable reason to prevent pain for your cat.

Do it with a good heart you are acting unselfishly and for your cats sake.

[LIzzzzy]

They offer declawing for a reason. I think it's a great idea. If you have pride in your house and home and want a cat then why not! All of the alternatives have never worked for many people. Why ruin a leather couch when you can declaw your cat? It causes them pain for a few hours however they can get over it.

[davidpizzica]

Lizzzy, THE ONLY REASON to declaw a cat is to save the cat's life! To declaw for ANY OTHER REASON like to save money on furniture is to me a criminal act and should be outlawed everywhere. Declawing is cruel torture for a cat. To me, iy's maiming a cat!!!

[carole]

Yes David I agree, your attitude appalls me, and I don't think you should ever own a cat, its like who cares, my furniture is far more important, than a little pain and suffering to a living creature.

You I believe you are mis-informed, you act like its a nothing for an animal to go through, I would like to see you have your nails removed and see how you like it.

Either this really is how you feel, or you are just enjoying stirring things up in here, it is blatantly obvious most PT people are against declawing for very good reasons., I am glad my country has made it illegal, so that people like you cannot continue to be cruel to their pets.

Alot of others on PT have declawed their pets through ignorance and being mis-informed and will tell you they regret it, and would never do it again.

If you care more about your precious furniture, then get a gold fish.

I am normally a very easy going person , but I have to admit your posts have angered me, due to your very callous disposition.

[shais_mom]

Originally posted by LIzzzzy
They offer declawing for a reason. I think it's a great idea. If you have pride in your house and home and want a cat then why not! All of the alternatives have never worked for many people. Why ruin a leather couch when you can declaw your cat? It causes them pain for a few hours however they can get over it.

I think you should 'get over it'
If it is no big deal why is it illegal in some countries, and wasn't it outlawed in Los Angeles?
It's pet owner's like you that scare me to death, this coming from a person who wanted to know if she could trap her neighbor's cats and take them miles away and dump them.
Do you even own a cat?

[LIzzzzy]

NO, i dont own a cat, I'm not very fond of them.

We all have different opionins, dont bash me.

[CalliesMom]

You're kidding right? Have you ever taken the time to research declawing? Your animals are not a piece of furniture, they don't ask to live with you and treating in such a manner is disgraceful. It's inhumane. period.

[LIzzzzy]

well they could find a nice home and be for ever loved but need to be declawed - or - they can spend six months in a cage and then get put down.,

[shais_mom]

Actually I have noticed a pattern in you're 26 posts, you seem to want to fight with us.

[davidpizzica]

Lizzzy, why do cats "need" to be declawed? There is no excuse to maim a cat for life. Only in an extreme case case of saving a cat's life should it be done, otherwise, NO!! Since you don't own a cat, you don't know the pain the poor cat goes through and IT IS NOT "after a few hours hours the pain is gone" the poor cat has to live with it for life.

[K & L]

We have 23 cats and only 1 is declawed (we found her in the street and she was already declawed). We wouldn't declaw ours, but I've seen many declawed cats in loving homes and with no problems in having it done. Hazel seems to have no problems with this issue either. Since there wasn't a "depends" I didn't cast a vote. I really think it does depend on the situation. We don't declaw, but know some that do and their cats are spoiled, well cared for, and happy.

[carole]

I have to agree with you Staci, this persons post often seem hostile, and one wonders if we have a troll in our midst.

When people feel passionate about something like de-clawing it is only natural they are going to respond as such, so if that is what you call bashing, then so be it, you can't make such statements as you have and expect no retaliation in return.

The fact you donot even own a cat, shows me you don't really know what you are talking about, your opinions are based on WHAT? I ask you.

If your intentions were to get a bite, well you succeeded, everyone is entitled to their opinions and to voice them, and I have always respected that, but you post in a way that is bound to cause contention, and anger people, with a very callous I could not care less attitude, so it hurts them , big deal, they get over it, and my furniture would be more important.