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Are you pushing for the cat, or did your parents come up with this idea on their own? If you're the one pushing for it, then I would suggest you tell them you don't want a cat if they are going to have it declawed..and mean it. Then just wait until you have your own place and get your own cat then. It sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders. I am assuming you are a teenager, but I could be completely wrong! If so, I'm sorry!
 
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SiberianCats said:
I wish! I've always wanted to adopt. Unfortunately, my parents are allergic to cats,& siberians don't bother them that much.

This situation sucks. I feel like a horrible owner. I just feel terrible about getting the situation.
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Do they know how you feel about declawing?
 
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peaches08 said:
Do they know how you feel about declawing?
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Yes, they know I don't agree with it.

chloe92us said:
Are you pushing for the cat, or did your parents come up with this idea on their own? If you're the one pushing for it, then I would suggest you tell them you don't want a cat if they are going to have it declawed..and mean it. Then just wait until you have your own place and get your own cat then. It sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders. I am assuming you are a teenager, but I could be completely wrong! If so, I'm sorry!
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Nope, it won't be my cat. It's a family pet.
 
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Yes, I absolutely think you should tell the breeder what your parents plan on doing. Decent breeders really care about their cats and this is the sort of thing they should know about. I believe they can sue if they find out someone broke their contract, although they rarely go that far.
 
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Willowy said:
Yes, I absolutely think you should tell the breeder what your parents plan on doing. Decent breeders really care about their cats and this is the sort of thing they should know about. I believe they can sue if they find out someone broke their contract, although they rarely go that far.
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I know you from somewhere else :)

I'm planning on to email the breeder. Just one question-What should I mention in the email? I don't want to say the wrong thing I'm scared to email her,ridiculous, I know.
 
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Go in person and talk to the manager.  If that doesn't work, get the owner's mailing address and send a letter certified with a return receipt detailing your complaints.  Then take a copy of that letter in the courthouse where this breeder is and have it record.  Then your letter is public record.  As I said earlier, be careful how it is worded; you may open yourself to a lawsuit.

My 'Hub and I have been there and done this.
 
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I take it you live with your parents?  May I ask how old you are?
 
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The OP, SiberianCats.
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Okay, thanks.  That helps to clarify things.  If the person is living at home with the parents, it may be because of this awful economy.  I know that doesn't help the cat(s).  But if it was me, I think I would have a major blow-out with the parents and move out, and take the cats with.  But it may not be possible for the OP.
 
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I guess I'd just say something like "hey, my parents, (names), are buying a kitten from you and I just wanted to let you know they intend to have the kitten de-clawed". I can't really think of anything else to say :tongue2:. If you don't want your parents to know who told on them, ask the breeder to be discreet about it.

Oh, and don't worry about your current cat being able to defend herself. I have a lot of cats and only one is de-clawed (dumped that way). He does fine defending himself against the other cats. Cats don't really use their front claws against each other anyway; front claws are mostly for climbing, marking territory, and defense against dogs and wild animals (and humans!). And furniture scratching is the easiest cat behavior to modify, just have lots of scratching things.
 
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SiberianCats said:
I'm sorry I wasn't clear enough, my fault.

Anyways, no they aren't from the same breeder. But, both have contracts about not declawing.

Yes, they purposely went against it, from what I remember. That was 5 years ago,& I had no knowledge on declawing. I do know.

Now, I know, even with contract, they'll still declaw the cat.
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It's possible if you decide to notify you breeder which I hope not will he/she may take the cat back. I think your father would learn a valuable lesson from that.
 
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Willowy said:
I guess I'd just say something like "hey, my parents, (names), are buying a kitten from you and I just wanted to let you know they intend to have the kitten de-clawed". I can't really think of anything else to say :tongue2:. If you don't want your parents to know who told on them, ask the breeder to be discreet about it.

Oh, and don't worry about your current cat being able to defend herself. I have a lot of cats and only one is de-clawed (dumped that way). He does fine defending himself against the other cats. Cats don't really use their front claws against each other anyway; front claws are mostly for climbing, marking territory, and defense against dogs and wild animals (and humans!). And furniture scratching is the easiest cat behavior to modify, just have lots of scratching things.
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My two cats one siamese and one street are not declawed and don't scratch the furniture and have special hours for fighting - not joking - and it gets quite violent but no injuries. I have a scratcher in the shape of a lying down 'S'. They don't scratch it. They sleep in it. However when fighting blighty - street cat - goes to hide under it with his bottom sticking out which gets bitten.
 
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They need to watch the show on Netflix. The bad, the evil and the cruelty. Not just the evilness but infections and other health issues.
There is a show on Netflix...they show the infected and the blood and puss. How they can become septic. Just horrid. Shows how it severely hurts them.

Anyone Wanting to declaws needs to watch the movie and really pay attention.
 
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