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I know a lot of people that would not own a cat that isn't declawed. I wonder what the net outcome is on cats being euthanized, I'm sure this will increase tha

by rblatz 7y ago

I know a lot of people that would not own a cat that isn't declawed. I wonder what the net outcome is on cats being euthanized, I'm sure this will increase that number.

eloisius 7y ago
Sounds like an unfortunate short-term consequence, but if people don't want to own a cat anymore because they can't declaw it, I'm okay with that.
rkho 7y ago
I would be much happier knowing that these people not own any pets if they were unable to care for them in a humane way. Declawing a cat is the equivalent to removing someone's fingers at the individual knuckle level. It's impractical, cruel, and causes lasting physical problems for the cat.
- kerkeslager 7y ago
  I don't know if I agree with you or not, but when you make strange claims like that it's "impractical", it calls into question the legitimacy of your other claims.
- bb88 7y ago
  > Declawing a cat is the equivalent to removing someone's fingers at the individual knuckle level. Cats do not have opposable thumbs, but humans do. I would consider that a false equivalency.
thestepafter 7y ago
It is very easy to keep the cat claws trimmed with clippers on a regular basis. Just start playing with their paws frequently. Then you can start clipping once they are fine with you playing with their paws. Even better to start when they are a kitten.
snuxoll 7y ago
I’d much rather an animal be humanely euthanized due to not being placed in a home than needlessly suffering from humans purposefully mutilating them for the rest of their lives. It sucks that we can’t find homes for every animal, but we don’t go purposefully placing animals in households that would abuse them just to avoid feeling bad about euthanasia. Declawing is abuse like any other.
alasdair_ 7y ago
>I know a lot of people that would not own a cat that isn't declawed. I wonder what the net outcome is on cats being euthanized, I'm sure this will increase that number. I had a girlfriend who wanted a cat but wanted to declaw the front claws, leaving the rear for defense if it ever got outside (I don't have a cat - this was her decision). The shelter explicitly forbade this, including a scary-looking legal contract promising not to declaw a cat, so she didn't adopt it in the end. It's very likely the cat is now dead due to this policy since no one adopted it. I'm not sure that this outcome is more humane.

by rblatz 7y ago

I know a lot of people that would not own a cat that isn't declawed. I wonder what the net outcome is on cats being euthanized, I'm sure this will increase that number.

eloisius 7y ago

Sounds like an unfortunate short-term consequence, but if people don't want to own a cat anymore because they can't declaw it, I'm okay with that.

rkho 7y ago

I would be much happier knowing that these people not own any pets if they were unable to care for them in a humane way. Declawing a cat is the equivalent to removing someone's fingers at the individual knuckle level. It's impractical, cruel, and causes lasting physical problems for the cat.

kerkeslager 7y ago
I don't know if I agree with you or not, but when you make strange claims like that it's "impractical", it calls into question the legitimacy of your other claims.
bb88 7y ago
> Declawing a cat is the equivalent to removing someone's fingers at the individual knuckle level. Cats do not have opposable thumbs, but humans do. I would consider that a false equivalency.

thestepafter 7y ago

It is very easy to keep the cat claws trimmed with clippers on a regular basis. Just start playing with their paws frequently. Then you can start clipping once they are fine with you playing with their paws. Even better to start when they are a kitten.

snuxoll 7y ago

I’d much rather an animal be humanely euthanized due to not being placed in a home than needlessly suffering from humans purposefully mutilating them for the rest of their lives. It sucks that we can’t find homes for every animal, but we don’t go purposefully placing animals in households that would abuse them just to avoid feeling bad about euthanasia. Declawing is abuse like any other.

alasdair_ 7y ago

>I know a lot of people that would not own a cat that isn't declawed. I wonder what the net outcome is on cats being euthanized, I'm sure this will increase that number. I had a girlfriend who wanted a cat but wanted to declaw the front claws, leaving the rear for defense if it ever got outside (I don't have a cat - this was her decision). The shelter explicitly forbade this, including a scary-looking legal contract promising not to declaw a cat, so she didn't adopt it in the end. It's very likely the cat is now dead due to this policy since no one adopted it. I'm not sure that this outcome is more humane.