Declawing Cats

[EgoDeath]

I will. Moreover, declawing causes behavioral issues.

If you care about cats, but also are okay with cutting their fingers down to the second knuckle, just donate some money to a rescue or fund neutering.

People being big babies that are unable to train their animals is hardly a reason to conduct painful operations on cats. Do you even know the kind of pain declawing can cause a cat for the rest of their lives? Do you realize it can make walking painful, using a litter box impossible and cause a host of other pain and bone-related issues?

And while you're at it, remind them that, had they been declawed, many of them may still be in warm, loving homes.

There are too many injustices in the world to go throwing money at random charities I know nothing about. I believe if you want to help, grow up and go volunteer at an organization you're well-informed about. Don't just throw money at a problem; that's just lazy. Most people are cowards though and would rather just write a check then give an ounce of their most valuable asset: their time.

But listen, I'm not disagreeing with you here. Most people are too fucking stupid and irresponsible to have an animal of any kind, let alone a child, for example.

In a perfect world, no cats would be declawed. I'm just relaying to you what the REALITY of the situation is. Most people declaw/spay/neuter for their own convenience. People are selfish. I get it. And I'm not one to tell someone they shouldn't worry about their $2000 leather couch. And, to me, is a material possession worth more than the health and well-being of my pet? No. But that's me. As much as you want to dismiss people for being "big babies" (and whatever childish nonsense you try to toss around), some people want to own pets and not have their possessions destroyed. That's up to them. And, the fact is, plenty of cats live long, happy, healthy lives after being declawed.

We don't live in an ideal world, unfortunately.

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@EgoDeath

I am glad you have decided to not get another cat.

It takes patience and consistent training and is difficult with an older cat who already has bad habits.  If you have to maim an animal to share your home than it's probably best not to get that kind of animal.

I am sure people get their animals spayed/neutered only for the reasons you list but the health benefits are there too.  Declawing is simply mutilation without the extra benefit of potentially improved health.

I think you misunderstood me. If I did have another cat, I would not have it declawed. And if I did have issues with it scratching, I would find alternative ways to deal with it over having it declawed. However, in order to avoid the potential headache, I simply choose not to have another one. Besides, no cat will compare to my Sheba. She's a wonderful calico that I love spending time with.