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Declawing A Cat
I know this is a topic that keeps popping up over and over again but it just
goes to you that even during the holidays people still think about declawing their cats. Tonight at Thanksgiving dinner I was shocked to learn that a couple of guests (they are a married couple) who I had known for years actually have their cats declawed because they don't like their furniture being scratched up. When I started on the don't declaw cat side, one of them said they didn't want to get into this discussion. I have discovered that those who have no problem with declawing a cat never want to discuss it. I pretty much had to hold it in so Thanksgiving dinner wouldn't be ruined for everyone but I am amazed how people you think you know, you really don't know. It seems that those who declaw cats really don't want to know about the facts that state declawing is wrong and how it hurts the cat. This seems to be why we have such wars on here about declawing. I would never declaw a cat because furniture can be replaced and if you take simple steps like teaching them to use a scratching post (and praising them for doing so) as well clipping their claws and giving a firm NO (or squirting them with water) when scratching in areas that declawing would not be needed. I think those who declaw don't want to know the truth or simply can't handle it. I am proud of being on the side that doesn't declaw. Cats don't deserve such punishment. They are beautiful and wonderful creatures and should not be harmed. Those who declaw, let's face it are comitting animal cruelty and don't even realize it because in their mind it isn't wrong. When will these people learn? Declawing is wrong no matter how you slice it. Declawing a cat also results in behavioral problems with the animal and they also have health problems as well. A declawed cat also loses one of their main defensive mechanisms should they ever get outside. Many animal rescue groups often speak out against declawing but it seems many don't listen. I have yet to meet that one human believes in declawing but that is willing to go through the procedure themselves (or one similar). I doubt I ever will. I think those who declaw cats are nothing but cowards. It is easy to hide behind ignorance when putting their cat through the procedure but have they ever asked their cats if it is ok? How would humans feel if cats just scheduled an appointment for them to have important body parts removed so their home or furniture wouldn't be ruined? I doubt a human would find that cool. So, for those considering declawing, read the facts. There are so many non-harmful treatments you can try to curb bad behavior and best of all it'd be cheaper. Enough said. -- Cat Galaxy: All Cats! All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of Your Computer Needs! www.panthertekit.com |
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Declawing A Cat
you can tell a person's real face by how they treat their pets
"Cat Protector" wrote in message news:tPvhf.14639$ih5.6289@dukeread11... I know this is a topic that keeps popping up over and over again but it just goes to you that even during the holidays people still think about declawing their cats. Tonight at Thanksgiving dinner I was shocked to learn that a couple of guests (they are a married couple) who I had known for years actually have their cats declawed because they don't like their furniture being scratched up. When I started on the don't declaw cat side, one of them said they didn't want to get into this discussion. I have discovered that those who have no problem with declawing a cat never want to discuss it. I pretty much had to hold it in so Thanksgiving dinner wouldn't be ruined for everyone but I am amazed how people you think you know, you really don't know. It seems that those who declaw cats really don't want to know about the facts that state declawing is wrong and how it hurts the cat. This seems to be why we have such wars on here about declawing. I would never declaw a cat because furniture can be replaced and if you take simple steps like teaching them to use a scratching post (and praising them for doing so) as well clipping their claws and giving a firm NO (or squirting them with water) when scratching in areas that declawing would not be needed. I think those who declaw don't want to know the truth or simply can't handle it. I am proud of being on the side that doesn't declaw. Cats don't deserve such punishment. They are beautiful and wonderful creatures and should not be harmed. Those who declaw, let's face it are comitting animal cruelty and don't even realize it because in their mind it isn't wrong. When will these people learn? Declawing is wrong no matter how you slice it. Declawing a cat also results in behavioral problems with the animal and they also have health problems as well. A declawed cat also loses one of their main defensive mechanisms should they ever get outside. Many animal rescue groups often speak out against declawing but it seems many don't listen. I have yet to meet that one human believes in declawing but that is willing to go through the procedure themselves (or one similar). I doubt I ever will. I think those who declaw cats are nothing but cowards. It is easy to hide behind ignorance when putting their cat through the procedure but have they ever asked their cats if it is ok? How would humans feel if cats just scheduled an appointment for them to have important body parts removed so their home or furniture wouldn't be ruined? I doubt a human would find that cool. So, for those considering declawing, read the facts. There are so many non-harmful treatments you can try to curb bad behavior and best of all it'd be cheaper. Enough said. -- Cat Galaxy: All Cats! All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of Your Computer Needs! www.panthertekit.com |
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Declawing A Cat
"Cat Protector" wrote in message news:tPvhf.14639$ih5.6289@dukeread11... I know this is a topic that keeps popping up over and over again but it just goes to you that even during the holidays people still think about declawing their cats. Tonight at Thanksgiving dinner I was shocked to learn that a couple of guests (they are a married couple) who I had known for years actually have their cats declawed because they don't like their furniture being scratched up. When I started on the don't declaw cat side, one of them said they didn't want to get into this discussion. I have discovered that those who have no problem with declawing a cat never want to discuss it. snip Honestly, I don't understand why people care about their furniture so damn much. It's just stuff. I never buy expensive furniture so that way I don't get upset if it gets ruined. If the cats scratch it or it gets stained, hey, that's what slipcovers are for. People want to stay uninformed so that way they don't have to feel guilty. After I learned the truth about declawing, which I have to give credit to this group for, I felt awful. I let Dash get declawed when I was a teenager and I had no idea what it really was. I also blame vets for not telling their clients the truth. -Kelly |
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Well the worst part about this was because it was Thanksgiving dinner you
can't make a scene. I was floored when she said she was taking their newest cat to get declawed. When I asked why she would do it and that declawing was wrong she didn't want to get into it. I got up and left and pretty much have nothing to say to these people anymore. -- Cat Galaxy: All Cats! All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of Your Computer Needs! www.panthertekit.com "Snittens" wrote in message ... "Cat Protector" wrote in message news:tPvhf.14639$ih5.6289@dukeread11... I know this is a topic that keeps popping up over and over again but it just goes to you that even during the holidays people still think about declawing their cats. Tonight at Thanksgiving dinner I was shocked to learn that a couple of guests (they are a married couple) who I had known for years actually have their cats declawed because they don't like their furniture being scratched up. When I started on the don't declaw cat side, one of them said they didn't want to get into this discussion. I have discovered that those who have no problem with declawing a cat never want to discuss it. snip Honestly, I don't understand why people care about their furniture so damn much. It's just stuff. I never buy expensive furniture so that way I don't get upset if it gets ruined. If the cats scratch it or it gets stained, hey, that's what slipcovers are for. People want to stay uninformed so that way they don't have to feel guilty. After I learned the truth about declawing, which I have to give credit to this group for, I felt awful. I let Dash get declawed when I was a teenager and I had no idea what it really was. I also blame vets for not telling their clients the truth. -Kelly |
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I would have opened the door and said have a good night cat abusers are
not welcome in my house You have every right to make a scene I told my wife sister's off in front of everyone so she would get the point of running her mouth has after effects. Every one gave her hell for what she did she went home early At least you know how this people are and not to associate with them if they are that way. People real faces always come out one way or another "Cat Protector" wrote in message news:Ltwhf.14645$ih5.11986@dukeread11... Well the worst part about this was because it was Thanksgiving dinner you can't make a scene. I was floored when she said she was taking their newest cat to get declawed. When I asked why she would do it and that declawing was wrong she didn't want to get into it. I got up and left and pretty much have nothing to say to these people anymore. -- Cat Galaxy: All Cats! All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of Your Computer Needs! www.panthertekit.com "Snittens" wrote in message ... "Cat Protector" wrote in message news:tPvhf.14639$ih5.6289@dukeread11... I know this is a topic that keeps popping up over and over again but it just goes to you that even during the holidays people still think about declawing their cats. Tonight at Thanksgiving dinner I was shocked to learn that a couple of guests (they are a married couple) who I had known for years actually have their cats declawed because they don't like their furniture being scratched up. When I started on the don't declaw cat side, one of them said they didn't want to get into this discussion. I have discovered that those who have no problem with declawing a cat never want to discuss it. snip Honestly, I don't understand why people care about their furniture so damn much. It's just stuff. I never buy expensive furniture so that way I don't get upset if it gets ruined. If the cats scratch it or it gets stained, hey, that's what slipcovers are for. People want to stay uninformed so that way they don't have to feel guilty. After I learned the truth about declawing, which I have to give credit to this group for, I felt awful. I let Dash get declawed when I was a teenager and I had no idea what it really was. I also blame vets for not telling their clients the truth. -Kelly |
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Well seeing that it was at my parent's house and Thanksgiving, I just held
in most of what I wanted to say. I pretty much said that I would never declaw a cat. I feel bad for the cat that is getting the surgery. I think in some ways I let it be known to her that I am against declawing and that it is cruel. You can't change someone's mind because those who declaw don't want to hear the truth. -- Cat Galaxy: All Cats! All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of Your Computer Needs! www.panthertekit.com "No More Retail" wrote in message ... I would have opened the door and said have a good night cat abusers are not welcome in my house You have every right to make a scene I told my wife sister's off in front of everyone so she would get the point of running her mouth has after effects. Every one gave her hell for what she did she went home early At least you know how this people are and not to associate with them if they are that way. People real faces always come out one way or another "Cat Protector" wrote in message news:Ltwhf.14645$ih5.11986@dukeread11... Well the worst part about this was because it was Thanksgiving dinner you can't make a scene. I was floored when she said she was taking their newest cat to get declawed. When I asked why she would do it and that declawing was wrong she didn't want to get into it. I got up and left and pretty much have nothing to say to these people anymore. -- Cat Galaxy: All Cats! All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of Your Computer Needs! www.panthertekit.com "Snittens" wrote in message ... "Cat Protector" wrote in message news:tPvhf.14639$ih5.6289@dukeread11... I know this is a topic that keeps popping up over and over again but it just goes to you that even during the holidays people still think about declawing their cats. Tonight at Thanksgiving dinner I was shocked to learn that a couple of guests (they are a married couple) who I had known for years actually have their cats declawed because they don't like their furniture being scratched up. When I started on the don't declaw cat side, one of them said they didn't want to get into this discussion. I have discovered that those who have no problem with declawing a cat never want to discuss it. snip Honestly, I don't understand why people care about their furniture so damn much. It's just stuff. I never buy expensive furniture so that way I don't get upset if it gets ruined. If the cats scratch it or it gets stained, hey, that's what slipcovers are for. People want to stay uninformed so that way they don't have to feel guilty. After I learned the truth about declawing, which I have to give credit to this group for, I felt awful. I let Dash get declawed when I was a teenager and I had no idea what it really was. I also blame vets for not telling their clients the truth. -Kelly |
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that is not true many years ago over 25 years I declawed my cats to keep
them from hurting each other I had a cat get into a fight and almost loose an eye. My best friend now a vet was studying to be a vet took me into what happens when a cat gets declawed I cried after I saw what happened. Never again have I had it done. Uniformed people are willing to hear the truth but a informed person that chooses to ignore the truth is the problem "Cat Protector" wrote in message news0xhf.14653$ih5.13895@dukeread11... Well seeing that it was at my parent's house and Thanksgiving, I just held in most of what I wanted to say. I pretty much said that I would never declaw a cat. I feel bad for the cat that is getting the surgery. I think in some ways I let it be known to her that I am against declawing and that it is cruel. You can't change someone's mind because those who declaw don't want to hear the truth. -- Cat Galaxy: All Cats! All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of Your Computer Needs! www.panthertekit.com "No More Retail" wrote in message ... I would have opened the door and said have a good night cat abusers are not welcome in my house You have every right to make a scene I told my wife sister's off in front of everyone so she would get the point of running her mouth has after effects. Every one gave her hell for what she did she went home early At least you know how this people are and not to associate with them if they are that way. People real faces always come out one way or another "Cat Protector" wrote in message news:Ltwhf.14645$ih5.11986@dukeread11... Well the worst part about this was because it was Thanksgiving dinner you can't make a scene. I was floored when she said she was taking their newest cat to get declawed. When I asked why she would do it and that declawing was wrong she didn't want to get into it. I got up and left and pretty much have nothing to say to these people anymore. -- Cat Galaxy: All Cats! All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of Your Computer Needs! www.panthertekit.com "Snittens" wrote in message ... "Cat Protector" wrote in message news:tPvhf.14639$ih5.6289@dukeread11... I know this is a topic that keeps popping up over and over again but it just goes to you that even during the holidays people still think about declawing their cats. Tonight at Thanksgiving dinner I was shocked to learn that a couple of guests (they are a married couple) who I had known for years actually have their cats declawed because they don't like their furniture being scratched up. When I started on the don't declaw cat side, one of them said they didn't want to get into this discussion. I have discovered that those who have no problem with declawing a cat never want to discuss it. snip Honestly, I don't understand why people care about their furniture so damn much. It's just stuff. I never buy expensive furniture so that way I don't get upset if it gets ruined. If the cats scratch it or it gets stained, hey, that's what slipcovers are for. People want to stay uninformed so that way they don't have to feel guilty. After I learned the truth about declawing, which I have to give credit to this group for, I felt awful. I let Dash get declawed when I was a teenager and I had no idea what it really was. I also blame vets for not telling their clients the truth. -Kelly |
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Cat Protector wrote:
I know this is a topic that keeps popping up over and over again but it just goes to you that even during the holidays people still think about declawing their cats. Tonight at Thanksgiving dinner I was shocked to learn that a couple of guests (they are a married couple) who I had known for years actually have their cats declawed because they don't like their furniture being scratched up. When I started on the don't declaw cat side, one of them said they didn't want to get into this discussion. I have discovered that those who have no problem with declawing a cat never want to discuss it. I pretty much had to hold it in so Thanksgiving dinner wouldn't be ruined for everyone but I am amazed how people you think you know, you really don't know. It seems that those who declaw cats really don't want to know about Oh man, yes, isn't that the truth! the facts that state declawing is wrong and how it hurts the cat. This seems to be why we have such wars on here about declawing. I would never declaw a cat because furniture can be replaced and if you take simple steps like teaching them to use a scratching post (and praising them for doing so) as well clipping their claws and giving a firm NO (or squirting them with water) when scratching in areas that declawing would not be needed. I think those who declaw don't want to know the truth or simply can't handle it. I am proud of being on the side that doesn't declaw. Cats don't deserve such punishment. They are beautiful and wonderful creatures and should not be harmed. Those who declaw, let's face it are comitting animal cruelty and don't even realize it because in their mind it isn't wrong. When will these people learn? Never is the answer, particulary in some hard core cases. Declawing is wrong no matter how you slice it. Declawing a cat also results in behavioral problems with the animal and they also have health problems as well. A declawed cat also loses one of their main defensive mechanisms should they ever get outside. Many animal rescue groups often speak out against declawing but it seems many don't listen. I have yet to meet that one human believes in declawing but that is willing to go through the procedure themselves (or one similar). I doubt I ever will. I think those who declaw cats are nothing but cowards. It is easy to hide behind ignorance when putting their cat through the procedure but have they ever asked their cats if it is ok? How would humans feel if cats just scheduled an appointment for them to have important body parts removed so their home or furniture wouldn't be ruined? I doubt a human would find that cool. So, for those considering declawing, read the facts. There are so many non-harmful treatments you can try to curb bad behavior and best of all it'd be cheaper. Enough said. Yep, teach them early on and often what is and isn't appropriate. There will still be inappropriate clawing but that is to be accepted when one is owned by a cat. We don't alter a living thing to suit our own needs, but rather we must accept them as they are. Perhaps those who cannot accept them as should reconsider their pet choice. |
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"Snittens" wrote in message ... "Cat Protector" wrote in message news:tPvhf.14639$ih5.6289@dukeread11... I know this is a topic that keeps popping up over and over again but it just goes to you that even during the holidays people still think about declawing their cats. Tonight at Thanksgiving dinner I was shocked to learn that a couple of guests (they are a married couple) who I had known for years actually have their cats declawed because they don't like their furniture being scratched up. When I started on the don't declaw cat side, one of them said they didn't want to get into this discussion. I have discovered that those who have no problem with declawing a cat never want to discuss it. snip Honestly, I don't understand why people care about their furniture so damn much. It's just stuff. I never buy expensive furniture so that way I don't get upset if it gets ruined. If the cats scratch it or it gets stained, hey, that's what slipcovers are for. People want to stay uninformed so that way they don't have to feel guilty. After I learned the truth about declawing, which I have to give credit to this group for, I felt awful. I let Dash get declawed when I was a teenager and I had no idea what it really was. I also blame vets for not telling their clients the truth. -Kelly They don't want to have to spend any time training the cat nor do they want to spend the money on a good scratching post or cat tree. Maybe the cat tree doesn't match their decor or something. They never see the problem as their problem. The cat is the problem so they have it de-clawed. They bring the cat home from surgery voilą! problem solved. Instant gratification. W |
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No More Retail wrote: that is not true many years ago over 25 years I declawed my cats to keep them from hurting each other I had a cat get into a fight and almost loose an eye. My best friend now a vet was studying to be a vet took me into what happens when a cat gets declawed I cried after I saw what happened. Never again have I had it done. Uniformed people are willing to hear the truth but a informed person that chooses to ignore the truth is the problem Some people are successful in educating others on the subject some are not. Being understood and heard can have nothing to do with the message but the messenger. If someone was to jump me about declawing my cats I would think they are extreme and have a major malfunction. (that's me) So sure, being right about something, does not negate the need for a practical effective method to educate someone. You know, like if someone threw paint on my new Lion Fur Coat? It would be better for them to explain where they are coming from rather than destroy personal property. Because there was a day, when they was wearing a coat just like mine. |
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