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Declawing Is Inhumane And Risky
- Medically & Emotionally - For Your Cat!
2007-02-25 23:55:12 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
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2007-02-26 00:10:30 · update #1
Unless the furniture in your apartment belongs to your landlord, he has no legal basis for wanting your cat to be declawed. Further, it is illegal (at least, in Ontario) to be evicted if you have a pet.
Declawing is, essentially, an amputation. It would be the same as removing your fingers up to the first joint. It is an inhumane procedure, leaving the cat defenseless and permanently disfigured. Many cats develop behavioural problems after declawing, such as not using the litter box (because of the discomfort of the litter on their paws). There are alternatives to declawing, such as Soft Paws are lightweight vinyl nail caps that you glue on the cat's front claws.
Also, since a cat uses its' claws to hold on to something and stretch, separating its vertabrae and stretching the muscles, declawed cats develop arthritis very early (by the time they are 8) and are often seen to have fused vertabrae in their back by their mid-teens.
I have been rescuing and fostering cats for more than 20 years, and sadly, have seen all of the above problems related to declawing. Please do not declaw your cat.
2007-02-26 03:20:38 · answer #1 · answered by Terri H. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is wrong and I would never declaw mine. It is a struggle sometimes with their claws but I would not want my knuckles cut off! Although it is hard to find an apartment that takes cats (I know, trust me) you need to look elsewhere. Unfortunately the landlord has the right to make some restrictions. If you are listed as being mentally ill or physically ill you can possibly get your doctor to sign a statement that the animal is needed for therapy/companionship. This will not work with private landlords who have under twenty five units though. It is listed under the Americans with Disabilities Act. They have a website, check it out if you think it will work for you possibly. Good luck!!
2007-02-26 00:39:54 · answer #2 · answered by Janet M 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I definitely think it is wrong for a landlord to want your cat to be declawed! Unless you are living in a furnished apartment and the jerk owns the furniture.. I wouldn't even consider declawing my cat even then. That is the only real defense a cat has against any other predator it may come across. It also hurts them like hell.
2007-02-26 00:04:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would love nothing more that to declaw a human who expects an animal to be declawed. I will even detoe him, no man thats just not right. You taking away the animals nature. How would he (your landlord) feel if he were not able to scratch his back?? No - I would find alternative accomo AND mke sure there wont be any trouble with my cats and or dog in the future.
2007-02-26 00:37:34 · answer #4 · answered by shellerjc 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
some places have regulations to the different consequence, the place this is unlawful to declaw cats. i could advise paying for for a clean condominium. this is a renter's industry those days. i'm advantageous you may desire to discover something equivalent, or extra suited, for the comparable cost or for much less. And, from somebody who'll artwork with you on having pets. in case you do no longer declaw the cats, and the owner reveals out, you will in simple terms have extra trouble on your arms.
2016-10-02 00:26:57 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is wrong for them to require that. I mean, declawing cats may be cruel, I am not saying it is or isn't, but that isn't the question. The question is it fair for the owner of a property that you are renting to make a rule that is a compromise and protects his or her property. Most landlords will not allow cats, that is their prerogative, and it sucks because it is hard to find an apartment that does allow them. But what do you do if you have a cat and want to take them with you? find an apartment that allows cats. So, if this landlord says fine, I will allow cats, but I don't want cats scratching up my floors, doors, furniture (if it's furnished) so it'll have to be declawed, then that is their preogative too. If you don't agree with the procedure, or just don't want to commit to having your kitty indoors for life, then find a cat-friendly apartment with no such clause.
Nobody is forcing you to declaw your cat cause nobody is forcing you to live there. When finding an apartment you have to weigh pros and cons, if having your clawed cats is a priority then that has to be one of the things you look for in an apartment. Just like if having heat and hot water included is a priority you'd look for that, or if you don't want to buy furniture, then you have to look for a furnished apartment.
PS nobody is actually answering the question except Janet sort of. The question is whether the landlord is within his rights not whether it is wrong to declaw cats period.
2007-02-26 00:17:50 · answer #6 · answered by kodak_2057 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yes, it's wrong, inhumane and nothing short of animal cruelty.
I'd move out of there so fast that the uneducated landlords head would spin!
2007-02-26 01:25:53 · answer #7 · answered by gracieandlizzie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would find another place to live. Noone is going to control me. My pets are part of my family. Your landlord has issues. That is taking away a cats natural defense.
2007-02-26 00:02:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-02-26 00:05:30 · answer #9 · answered by hello 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's anyone business telling you to declaw your cat. I would never declaw my cat, its painful for the cat. decide for yourself, would you like to have your nails pulled out, don't do it.
2007-02-26 00:06:48 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋