Democratic Underground - Did you know that 70% of cats that end up at shelters are declawed?

Reply #13: Did you know that 70% of cats that end up at shelters are declawed? [View All]

Bryn

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Wed Apr-13-05 03:01 PM
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13. Did you know that 70% of cats that end up at shelters are declawed?

Declawing cats cause them to become biter and have litter box issues, etc. That's why I don't declaw my 5 cats living in my house. They're happy and are completely housebroken, clean and use scratching posts. Lots of people think declawed cats would be easier, but WRONG...My mother had her beautiful white Turkish Angora declawed and two years later, she dumped her at the shelter because "she wouldn't stop pissing all over the carpet" even though she was completely housebroken BEFORE Mom had her declawed. Now my sister is complaining about her two declawed cats making mess on her bed (piss and poo). Goodness!! People need to be educated. If they don't want cats with claws, DO NOT HAVE CATS AT ALL..Cats should be CATS..

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Reply #13: Did you know that 70% of cats that end up at shelters are declawed? [View All]