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- Xaevier, on 11/12/2009, -11/+173Clearly they were paid off by the local couch/clothing/drape repair businesses.
- Tarhish, on 11/12/2009, -15/+113Got a problem with your dog's tail whacking things off low tables? Ever been slightly annoyed after cleaning something out of the carpet? Fix the problem at the source by removing the tail!
... You know, there are better ways to solve these kinds of problems. And if you can't figure it out, then here's a protip: If you can't stand a cat being a cat, then don't get a cat. - jerrdalton, on 11/12/2009, -7/+56They do it to protect furniture, drapes, clothing, and anything made of fabric from being destroyed by a cat sharpening its claws.
If people knew exactly what was happening to their kitty, they likely wouldn't do it. It isn't just trimming nails; it is cutting of fingers at the knuckle. Pretty freaking hardcore thing to do to a living creature. The side effects and long term effects can be horrible.
Having said that, I adopted a cat who had been declawed. I must say...I am happy that I have a cat and that I don't have the destroyed furniture that comes with owning a cat. But, I could never have the procedure performed on a cat knowing what I learned about the procedure. - Hetman, on 11/12/2009, -2/+40It is cruel and inhuman. My cat is an ass and when I first got her loved to sharpen the nails on the furniture. However with a little training and a couple of scratching post it is a behavior that can be altered.
- BobScratchit, on 11/12/2009, -18/+51One of the only things I've ever felt bad about and regretted doing in my life is having my 2 cats declawed.
- rolls20s, on 11/12/2009, -7/+37Neutering is not only done for the owner: http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/pet_overpopula ...
- elijahyossie, on 11/12/2009, -16/+44I can' t imagine why anyone would do this in the first place - I've never heard of it being done here (in the UK).
- defendliberty, on 11/12/2009, -11/+38Train a cat. Lol. Tell another one.
- RadiatedAnt, on 11/12/2009, -3/+30its pointless to declaw, I was once given a cat that had its paws declawed, the little bastard learned ninja attacks with its hind legs. scratching and kicking everything in its path with its hind legs (powncing), he truly was an evil cat. and biting did I mention biting! no wonder they gave him away.
- elijahyossie, on 11/12/2009, -13/+35Why do you think that?
My parents have had cats ever since they married 35 years ago - a total of 6 over time. And my grandparents used to have 4-5 cats at any one time.
No house has ever been shredded. Provide a scratching post and bob's your uncle. - sotaroca, on 11/12/2009, -4/+25This is kind of like saying "well if we didn't lock our children in their room all day then they would have gotten toys all over the house"
- mogdor, on 11/12/2009, -10/+31Declawing is only a problem if you let your cats outside because then they can't defend themselves and climb trees.
If your cat stays indoors I don't see what the big deal is, I've had a few cats declawed and they all lived healthy, happy lives. And so did my furniture.
FYI, cats aren't as easily offended as animal rights people. - cosulliv755, on 11/12/2009, -6/+26Bollox. If you kept the cat entertained and had a passing minute of your time to teach him/her not to claw your furniture, you wouldn't have any issues. God forbid you should give a moments thought in to the care and maintenance of your pet.
- jd75, on 11/12/2009, -4/+241. Cats will use scratching posts.
2. Cutting off what amounts to their fingers to keep your couch from getting a few holes in it is WRONG.
3. If you value your couch over your cat, please don't have pets. Or children. - Hetman, on 11/12/2009, -10/+29Cats can be trained. I never understood why people always act like it is the cats fault.
- Tarhish, on 11/12/2009, -4/+22Abstinence-only education doesn't work for humans, and it certainly doesn't work for cats.
- Hetman, on 11/12/2009, -1/+19Nope but I am going to get her fixed. That is in case she accidentaly gets outside. Pet overpopulation is a problem for more than just humans. It affects all assets of the enviroment.
http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/pet_overpopula ... - bmson, on 11/12/2009, -10/+27Yet they circumcise young boys.
Strange world we live in. - GrammerPants, on 11/12/2009, -4/+21You getting your cat neutered benefited society by helping keep the stray cat population down.
- WhiskeyLemur, on 11/12/2009, -0/+16elija - untrue. Some cats are just born troublemakers - my parents' kitten will deliberately shove stuff off the tables just to see it fall and see the humans scurry. I've had cats with an absolute fetish for leather - shoes, handbags, whatever it is gets shredded to *****. None of those cats were ever mistreated - and none would ever be declawed no matter *how* obnoxious they got.
- budboomer, on 11/12/2009, -6/+22Get a dog.
- stoneking2312, on 11/12/2009, -6/+21Not all cats have the same temperament. I've had cat's that clawed furniture and others that didn't. Just because you got lucky doesn't mean the rest behave the same.
- rolls20s, on 11/12/2009, -0/+14I've lived with cats for my entire life as well. Provide them with a scratching post (or better yet, a cat-tree wrapped in sisal) and regularly clip their claws with good pet clippers such as: http://www.amazon.com/Cosmic-Cat-Claw-Clipper/dp/B ... and they pose nearly no problem to your furniture.
- twiztidsinz, on 11/12/2009, -1/+15You've obviously never lived anywhere that had a large number of stray/feral cats... But hey, "if it's not bothering ME it shouldn't bother anyone", right?
- mnemy, on 11/12/2009, -20/+34I don't think it should be illegal. Some cats are fine with claws, some aren't. I regret that I didn't de-claw my cat when she was a kitten because I thought it was in-humane. And now that she's older and has spent her whole life with claws, I can't take them away. But my cat has a problem and for some reason can't retract her claws all the way. She gets caught on carpet and rugs all the time just walking around. She will now literally walk around rugs because she doesn't want to deal with it. I trim her claws every month or so just to keep them more manageable.
Others I know got cats and had to either de-claw them or get rid of them because they were doing so much damage. Even if there were scratch posts strategically positioned throughout the home. So the choice was either in-humanely de-claw them, or abandon them and hope they survive.
I am 100% against these bans. The procedure can be proper and in the cat's best interest. Leave the choice to the owners. - Number127, on 11/12/2009, -12/+25I went eight years without declawing my cat, but finally my vet recommended it because the cat kept clawing up the underside of furniture and tearing off bits of string and eating them, which is very dangerous to their digestive system. Eventually it almost killed him, which is why we let the vet do it.
You know what? He was fine. He didn't appear to be in any pain, he was alert and even playful as soon as he got home. His life is pretty much unchanged, except we can play with him in more ways, since we don't have to worry about getting our fingers and toes torn to shreds.
I used to think it was cruel, but I don't anymore. And even if it does cause some discomfort at first, many people would only keep a cat if it didn't have claws. Which is more cruel: getting declawed, or being dropped off at the shelter where you'll live in a cage until you're most likely euthanized? - gweedo767, on 11/12/2009, -1/+14You do realize that bobing of dogs tails is a routine thing in a lot of breeds because "it looks right". How about the clipping of their ears to for them to point a certain way...
- Janinco, on 11/12/2009, -5/+18Just don't buy any furniture...problem solved. ;-)
- Kronos6948, on 11/12/2009, -4/+17Exactly!
- jerrdalton, on 11/12/2009, -4/+16Be honest...you've never had a cat, have you, GrammerPants? :)
- mrsteveman1, on 11/12/2009, -0/+12*buy steel furniture
- tightscrummy, on 11/12/2009, -2/+14Unfortunately blasting the cat with an air horn, spraying water, firecrackers, shooting with a pellet gun, and tazing have already been banned.
- Logicexe, on 11/12/2009, -2/+14Same here, although in my defense I didn't really know the procedure at the time. Had I known it was akin to chopping off the tips of their fingers I wouldn't have done it.
- ifruit, on 11/12/2009, -0/+12Or smelled one.
- publiclurker, on 11/12/2009, -4/+15These same people also abandon declawed cats. Want to guess how long one of those animals lasts on their own?
- Hetman, on 11/12/2009, -1/+12http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/pet_overpopula ...
- diggduggDOOM, on 11/12/2009, -3/+14Those are not the only two options.
- AndrewDB, on 11/12/2009, -3/+14My cat was exactly the same before, and after he was declawed.
Though, I should mention, only his front claws were done, I let him keep his back ones for traction when he careens around the house. - Hetman, on 11/12/2009, -1/+12First off it would be awesome if you could walk around naked smoking a joint. I would be at berkley right now. Unfortunatly that is not the case. Secondly if you do not want to cut the fingers off of a cat then just do not get one. It is simple.
- Gerz1219, on 11/12/2009, -1/+11Declawing a cat also means essentially robbing it of its only natural defense against predators. Some family friends once had a cat declawed and still let it run around the backyard. They came home one day and found a raccoon eating the cat's carcass.
- Kronos6948, on 11/12/2009, -1/+11What attackers does a housecat get? I'm sure the sofa really tries to have its way with the cat.
- richnojutsu, on 11/12/2009, -2/+12I've owned cats all of my life, I have two currently. None of them ever ripped apart my furniture, climbed curtains or destroyed anything.
- Asheis, on 11/12/2009, -15/+25wow - totally unrelated. way to be a trooper there bud.
Cats don't have the choice to be declawed or not - humans have the choice to get an abortion. - shutaro, on 11/12/2009, -14/+24So now the people who can't get their cat to stop clawing the furniture will just abandon the cat... How is that more humane, exactly?
- Hetman, on 11/12/2009, -1/+11http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/pet_overpopula ...
How about if you have a kid do not get a cat. It is a simple solution. - grungegbunny, on 11/12/2009, -4/+13Felt so terrible the first time you did it twice?
- waydee, on 11/12/2009, -3/+12I don't think its legal in the UK.
- diggduggDOOM, on 11/12/2009, -1/+10That cat could decide to take a nap on your baby's face and kill it by suffocation.
- jerrdalton, on 11/12/2009, -3/+12@doctechnical
Ok, declaw your cat and I guarantee you that it will NEVER play the guitar.
But, seriously, fingers/toes are digits or phalanges...same thing. I used "fingers" to denote "front digits or phelanges" because the claws in the rear are not normally declawed. Fine, cutting off toes at the knuckle is no less horrific. (But, I think you might be joking...I believe that most people of sound mind and who aren't overly pedantic would "get" what I was saying. If I missed your sarcasm I apologize. But, next time a "/s" would be nice.)
A little education for you: http://www.catsinfo.com/declaw.html - Purplekat, on 11/13/2009, -0/+9 I grew up surrounded by cats, and I can count on one hand the number of times that they seriously scratched me. Actually, I can count on two fingers -- and both those times were when I was older. There were minor scratches, but since I was outside playing instead of parked in front of the TV, I was getting skinned knees and bee stings and all sorts of things that were much worse.
My parents taught me from the beginning the right and wrong way to play with the kitties; I wasn't allowed to 'get rough' with them. And the truth is that cats usually won't "shred" children unless they're really backed into a corner. The usual response for a cat is a quick swat to teach you manners, and then a withdrawl. -
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