Good anti-declawing site?

Two of Sneakers' kittens went to my friend's mother-in-law. She told me last night she's going to have them declawed when she gets the money.

I am totally against declawing, and it really hurts me to think that my two babies might have to go through it.

I want to show her a good website or info sheet on declawing in the hopes it will make her rethink her decision. Does anyone know of any?
In the end, they are her cats now, but I want to try. I would prefer a tactful site geared towards those who think it's okay, not some activist site that would be offensive to her. The delivery of the message is everything sometimes.

Well theres information here under Cat Care - have a look at that and see what you think - I dont think its patronising - just very informative & factual You dont even have to give her the site details, just print it off for her.

Thanks. I'll take a look!

Check out www.declawing.com - it's very informative and factual without relying on lots of gross pictures to get the message across. It also offers alternatives to declawing.

Originally Posted by sarahp

Check out www.declawing.com - it's very informative and factual without relying on lots of gross pictures to get the message across. It also offers alternatives to declawing.

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This is exactly what I was going to post
The site also has a list of countries where declawing is ILLEGAL. Which is nice to point out to those people who don't understand the true importance of this situation.

http://community-2.webtv.net/zuzu22/STOPDECLAWCOM/ I think that's the one that has the pictures of a declaw surgery and the little amputated digits.

http://www.pawproject.com/html/faqs.asp

I would especially have her read the part, "Does declawing contribute to the development of the types of behavioral problems that result in relinquishment?" If she understands that by declawing them, she may be putting herself at risk for biting and litterbox problems, she may reconsider.

Created by Heidi and Laurie, here you will find comprehensive information on the matter, as well as an array of excellent links for further study.