Would this be out of line? Help ASAP!

I totally agree that you need to pass that information on to him. I have a co-worker that I was talking to the other day, and she said something about declawing cats and how old they had to be to do that. I explained briefly what they do when they declaw, and she had no idea. I don't think she will declaw a cat now... I hope anyway!

It's a great letter but I agree that you should substitute some of the exclamation marks with periods instead. Also I would put some information on there about what a declawing surgery really entails.

I am glad you are doing this for Bone's sake. 6 is too old to declaw. I dont think the should ever be declawed , but to do so as an adult is very dangerous. I know of several adult cats that bleed to death from declaws.

A friend just called me two weeks ago. Her daughter got her adult cat declawed because she moved into an apartment and he cat was scratching the woodwork. ( wish she would have called me BEFORE so I could have given alternatives). Anyway this kitty was so painful it refused to walk, now it has contracted tendons and can't walk.

If they cannot find a way to stretch the tendons ( if that is actually the reason, and not a botched job) this kitty is going to have to be euthanized due to lack of quality of life issues How horrible.

Originally Posted by kittymonsters

A friend just called me two weeks ago. Her daughter got her adult cat declawed because she moved into an apartment and he cat was scratching the woodwork. ( wish she would have called me BEFORE so I could have given alternatives). Anyway this kitty was so painful it refused to walk, now it has contracted tendons and can't walk.

If they cannot find a way to stretch the tendons ( if that is actually the reason, and not a botched job) this kitty is going to have to be euthanized due to lack of quality of life issues How horrible.

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Thats awful
I'm so glad that they don't do this procedure in England

Good luck with Bone's servant, hopefully a good chat over a nice cup of coffee might help- if not then I'd try the letter.

I don't think it's rude or out of line at all. I think you should always speak up about things that you really believe in, especially if they are welfare issues, and especially if, as you have done, it can be done in a friendly, unobtrusive and nice way.

After all, ‘All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing’.

Obviously your neighbour is not evil...but you get my drift!

I have no coffee! I know my exclamation points are extreme maybe I will re-write it. I attached all the information on why it is wrong, what happens during the procedure, long term affects, etc. I also attached the article on how to get cats using their posts. They're on tcs under the behavior and care tabs... "Why declawing is wrong" and "How to stop scratching". I made an attempt yesterday but he never came to the door, will have to try again some other time (I will have to change the letter since it says it was nice meeting you yesterday) I will limit my excitiment to periods. I just love them damn exclamation points lol! OMG i just re-read over this before I posted and I used an exclamation point everywhere (I know my punctuation pretty decent) I think I have exclamation point OCD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by trixie23

I have no coffee! I know my exclamation points are extreme maybe I will re-write it. I attached all the information on why it is wrong, what happens during the procedure, long term affects, etc. I also attached the article on how to get cats using their posts. They're on tcs under the behavior and care tabs... "Why declawing is wrong" and "How to stop scratching". I made an attempt yesterday but he never came to the door, will have to try again some other time (I will have to change the letter since it says it was nice meeting you yesterday) I will limit my excitiment to periods. I just love them damn exclamation points lol! OMG i just re-read over this before I posted and I used an exclamation point everywhere (I know my punctuation pretty decent) I think I have exclamation point OCD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Well that letter should work. And it will help spread the word about why declawing is wrong.


P.S. You may have the first confirmed case of exclamation point OCD

Nope, I love exclamation marks as well!!!!!!!! I put them everywhere I can and always use multiple ones

Good luck catching him today!

Multiple exclamation point use is supposedly an early sign of insanity!!!!!

I just hope this guy has second thoughts about declawing Bones especially if he lets the cat out, he cannot be allowed to do this, if he declaws Bones he must keep him indoors at all times. Your letter sounds very good and not pushy but if you see Bones outside and he has been declawed then you have to report this guy or Bones is going to wind up dead fighting another cat or worse with no defense at all. I can't understand when people think more about their furniture than a living, breathing animal. My sister bought me a beautiful new recliner a few months ago and Misty gets on it whenever she wants, she has not scratched it at all, of course she has her own scratcher and a little carpet of her own that she loves to scratch on. Our kitties come first, not the furniture.

This is where I have to admit my greatest cat sin of my life. When I married my first husband in 1983, he insisted that I either get rid of my cat or have him declawed. He was 7 years old and I was young and stupid. I gave into his ultimatum. That was the greatest mistake that I have ever made in my life. It was wrong on so many levels. My poor baby walked with a gimp for a few years afterwards and took up biting. I was very fortunate that he kept using the litter box.

I share my shame to use as an example to your neighbor, who is considering declawing an older cat. Not that it is good at any time, but it is soooooo much harder on them when they are older. I haven't forgiven myself and it was 24 years ago. Note that he is my EX husband.

Your letter sounds great and I agree with CarolPetunia that less is more. I haven't read thru everyone's response to this, but you might try to find a brochure or information on Softpaws also.