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Adopted 3 Kittens....Cuter than Cute, Holy Terrors and I am going to de-claw them.. | |
| christian Suited up and Armored in Christ!  User ID: 6038128  United States05/18/2013 08:33 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | After a year of loosing my precious little baby Zorro to cancer, my husband had a friend who's cat gave birth to 3 Kitty's and he needed to find them a home... They were living in the Barn with there Mother and really no human contact, only when the owner came in to feed them... At any rate we decided to take them, only wanted 2 at the most, but they were all bonded to each other.... Names: Tabby Kitty is "Sammy" Orange Kitty is *Orange Ruffy* Tan and White Kitty is "Taffy* Sammy has really warmed up and does not mind being held very playful, Orange Ruffy has just started coming around but Taffy runs anytime I get close to her, hopefully she will also come around... The Vet said I could have them spayed and de-clawed at the same time when they are about 5 months, that seems awful young to me, they are still so little.... They will be indoor cats, so just wanted to share my Kitty News...   Susie For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.....Matthew 6:21 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: Ecclesiastes 3:1 |
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| calin User ID: 14023715 United States05/18/2013 08:37 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I did that once to two of mine. feel guilty to this day - that was years ago. It is painful to them as well. .............................. When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself. .................................. THE SECOND AGREEMENT: "Don't take anything personally. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering." ~ Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements |
| christian (OP) Suited up and Armored in Christ! User ID: 6038128 United States05/18/2013 08:37 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If you want a Cat without claws, why not get a Snake since they have no legs. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 40015339 It's only the front paws and it keeps the furniture intact.... Susie For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.....Matthew 6:21 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: Ecclesiastes 3:1 |
| christian (OP) Suited up and Armored in Christ! User ID: 6038128 United States05/18/2013 08:38 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I did that once to two of mine. feel guilty to this day - that was years ago. Quoting: calin It is painful to them as well. I understand, but the Vet said if you do it when they are young enough they will get use to not having there nails... Susie For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.....Matthew 6:21 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: Ecclesiastes 3:1 |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 21057428 United States05/18/2013 08:40 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | God put the claws there, that's where they should stay. Don't mutilate the animals......it's cruel. You wouldn't want anyone to rip out your fingernails.....that's what you're going to do to them. I really hope you reconsider...please.  |
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| calin User ID: 14023715 United States05/18/2013 08:42 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I did that once to two of mine. feel guilty to this day - that was years ago. Quoting: calin It is painful to them as well. I understand, but the Vet said if you do it when they are young enough they will get use to not having there nails... I did it when they were young - two front paws. They get frustrated even so. I think it is cruel. One of mine bled for days after. I sensed they hurt. .............................. When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself. .................................. THE SECOND AGREEMENT: "Don't take anything personally. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering." ~ Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements |
| christian (OP) Suited up and Armored in Christ! User ID: 6038128 United States05/18/2013 08:43 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | NOOO!!!! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 21977565  Do not declaw, please. This is the same as having your fingers cut off at the knuckle just before your fingernail. It is cruel and seriously maims the animal.  Why do you say that??? I had my kitty Zorro de-clawed when he was about 2 yrs and he licked his paws for about 2 weeks then he was fine....The Vet said they are under anesthesia when they do it and then they give them a pain ointment for the paw and they feel very little distress...I would never want them to go through any trauma with this ... Susie For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.....Matthew 6:21 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: Ecclesiastes 3:1 |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 21057428 United States05/18/2013 08:43 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I did that once to two of mine. feel guilty to this day - that was years ago. Quoting: calin It is painful to them as well. I understand, but the Vet said if you do it when they are young enough they will get use to not having there nails... Please reconsider.....it is absolutely animal cruelty. If you love them, you wouldn't hurt them this way. |
| christian (OP) Suited up and Armored in Christ! User ID: 6038128 United States05/18/2013 08:44 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | God put the claws there, that's where they should stay. Quoting: Lisa*Lisa Don't mutilate the animals......it's cruel. You wouldn't want anyone to rip out your fingernails.....that's what you're going to do to them. I really hope you reconsider...please. Now I feel guilty Lisa...:( Susie For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.....Matthew 6:21 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: Ecclesiastes 3:1 |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 21057428 United States05/18/2013 08:46 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | God put the claws there, that's where they should stay. Quoting: Lisa*Lisa Don't mutilate the animals......it's cruel. You wouldn't want anyone to rip out your fingernails.....that's what you're going to do to them. I really hope you reconsider...please. Now I feel guilty Lisa...:( I love you, but I'll be honest at the same time. You should feel guilty about mutilating these kitties. You can train them, it just takes some time and effort, but it will be worth it. Don't rob your kitties of what comes natural to them, which is to scratch. You can get a scratching pole for them and allow them to be what God intended them to be. Please reconsider my sister. |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 32062218 United States05/18/2013 08:48 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | They are not declawed. The digits are amputated, their paws are deformed and disfigured, and they can never walk without pain or defend themselves ever again. They would be better off living as barn cats. Please do not do it.  |
| christian (OP) Suited up and Armored in Christ! User ID: 6038128 United States05/18/2013 08:49 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I will give it some thought before I decide to declaw..... For now I will just have them spayed.... Will do more research on the topic.... Susie For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.....Matthew 6:21 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: Ecclesiastes 3:1 |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 21057428 United States05/18/2013 08:51 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I will give it some thought before I decide to declaw..... Quoting: christian For now I will just have them spayed.... Will do more research on the topic.... Thank you......but when you research understand that the "medical community" won't give you the truth. It's a money maker for them. God gave them claws for a reason, the same reason He gave you fingernails. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 32062218 United States05/18/2013 08:52 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I did that once to two of mine. feel guilty to this day - that was years ago. Quoting: calin It is painful to them as well. I understand, but the Vet said if you do it when they are young enough they will get use to not having there nails... Of course he will say that. He wants your money. Any vet that would tell you it's "not having nails" is lying and a greedy sadist. If you care about your animals you should find another veterinarian to care for your pets.  |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 21989394 United States05/18/2013 08:52 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Please don't declaw.... Look up the procedure. The claw grows out of the bone, they basically take nail clippers and cut it off, so it is like losing a finger. After seeing it done while working at a vets office, I vowed I would never ever do that to an animal. |
| christian (OP) Suited up and Armored in Christ! User ID: 6038128 United States05/18/2013 08:52 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | God put the claws there, that's where they should stay. Quoting: Lisa*Lisa Don't mutilate the animals......it's cruel. You wouldn't want anyone to rip out your fingernails.....that's what you're going to do to them. I really hope you reconsider...please. Now I feel guilty Lisa...:( I love you, but I'll be honest at the same time. You should feel guilty about mutilating these kitties. You can train them, it just takes some time and effort, but it will be worth it. Don't rob your kitties of what comes natural to them, which is to scratch. You can get a scratching pole for them and allow them to be what God intended them to be. Please reconsider my sister. I will Lisa..I promise not to declaw.. I will talk to my Vet about just having there nail clipped every so often... Thank you! Love and hugs!  Susie For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.....Matthew 6:21 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: Ecclesiastes 3:1 |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 39547701 United States05/18/2013 08:52 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Congratulations on your three additions to your family. They should all adapt to their new home soon. Having them "fixed" when they are young is easier on them. Please reconsider on having them de-clawed. This is barbaric and torture. If you are not familiar with the procedure, please research this. Also your kitties will have no way to protect themselves should they get outside. Check into kitten/cat nail covers (like Soft Paws) which are far more humane and they are not very expensive. Enjoy your babies! |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 21057428 United States05/18/2013 08:53 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | God put the claws there, that's where they should stay. Quoting: Lisa*Lisa Don't mutilate the animals......it's cruel. You wouldn't want anyone to rip out your fingernails.....that's what you're going to do to them. I really hope you reconsider...please. Now I feel guilty Lisa...:( I love you, but I'll be honest at the same time. You should feel guilty about mutilating these kitties. You can train them, it just takes some time and effort, but it will be worth it. Don't rob your kitties of what comes natural to them, which is to scratch. You can get a scratching pole for them and allow them to be what God intended them to be. Please reconsider my sister. I will Lisa..I promise not to declaw.. I will talk to my Vet about just having there nail clipped every so often... Thank you! Love and hugs! Thank you so much! :kitteh643: |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 40074400 United States05/18/2013 08:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Declawing is a barbaric and useless process. I suggest you don't do it. I own 2 cats and I cut their fingernails weekly with a simple tool you can buy from a pet-shop, trimming their fingernails lasts only 5 minutes of my time. Think about that. |
| AtsuiPanda User ID: 16510251 United States05/18/2013 08:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | God put the claws there, that's where they should stay. Quoting: Lisa*Lisa Don't mutilate the animals......it's cruel. You wouldn't want anyone to rip out your fingernails.....that's what you're going to do to them. I really hope you reconsider...please.  :/sdfhasdfshasd/: Those who live by the sword die by the sword, those who don't live by the sword are subject to those who do. |
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