Diva's previous owner had her declawed, I don't agree with it either, but it is kind of funny to watch her sharpen her non existant claws...
Bickford is the same way! He's the 1st one to jump on a new cardboard scratcher. He came to me declawed, and his former owner was shocked that my other cat wasn't declawed.Originally Posted by ScottF
Diva's previous owner had her declawed, I don't agree with it either, but it is kind of funny to watch her sharpen her non existant claws...
I agree 100% it's the risk you take, taking in a cat as a pet. A cat shouldn't have to conform IE: have the tip of its toes cut off just to live with a person, it wasn't their idea to be stuck in someone's home with their expensive furniture.I held my tongue and waited for the woman to leave...and told the lady who was originally interested in the cat that I didn't want to argue with her friend, but that there is NO reason to declaw a cat. You can use Soft Paws, work with the cat, teach it where to scratch, use positive reinforcement, etc.
I will never understand this. What an auspicious beginning to a live-in relationship. Mutilate your cat or you can't move in?Originally Posted by Bob'sMom
I tried to talk my RB kitty Freckles former owner out of declawing the two cats she kept, but to no avail. Her boyfriend told her it was declaw them or don't bother moving in.
It's illegal in many countries outside North America.Originally Posted by Jessy
I hardly hear of de-clawing happening in england, I wonder if it does go on?