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Adopted 3 Kittens....Cuter than Cute, Holy Terrors and I am going to de-claw them..

 
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don't de-claw them, it's like adopting some kids but you decided that they don't need fingers
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You can train kittens to scratch on a scratch board. Please do not declaw them. It's really a horrible thing to do.
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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!
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Thanks!

Yes I will look into Soft Paws!

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Ok people.......she changed her mind. Move along now, nothing to see here.

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Now I feel guilty Lisa...:(
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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.

hf
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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!

grouphug
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Thank you so much!

:kitteh643:
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LOL! Not Fair! how can I after looking at that Picture!

I do have a scratching post tree, they love to scratch it and climb up on it....

hfhfhf
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You will be racked with guilt for the rest of your life if you have those innocent little creatures de-clawed. If you want to save the furniture from cats shave off their fur instead.



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I really don't like cats much much more of a dog person, but even with my dislike of cats I still would not declaw them it is like cutting off your fingers at the first nuckle. Declaw sounds pretty benign but it really is mutilation.
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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.

hf
 Quoting: Lisa*Lisa




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!

grouphug
 Quoting: christian


Thank you so much!

:kitteh643:
 Quoting: Lisa*Lisa



LOL! Not Fair! how can I after looking at that Picture!

I do have a scratching post tree, they love to scratch it and climb up on it....

hfhfhf
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I knew you would do the right thing. Those kitties will have many happy years of climbing trees and just doing what comes natural to them, and having a great loving mom, you!

hf
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Re: Adopted 3 Kittens....Cuter than Cute, Holy Terrors and I am going to de-claw them..
Declawing cats can cause arthritis and other legs problems. I wanted my girl to get it but in the end I decided against it.
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I really don't understand others affection for a disease carrying animal whose only loyalty is to whoever feeds them.
Any cat caught in my yard goes to my mates hunting dogs.

No, no, it's not that cruel, really it's not. The scratches heal & the dogs really enjoy the sport. Although the last one didn't put up much of a fight.

Whenever a neighbour asks if I've seen their missing cat & mentions it's becoming common, I say there must be Vietnamese living in the area. They love BBQ cat.
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Re: Adopted 3 Kittens....Cuter than Cute, Holy Terrors and I am going to de-claw them..
If you do cut their wittle little toes off, a soft litter is very helpful in preventing litter box avoidance. This one is really good (I can't be around it any more, its wheat, but its great litter!):

[link to www.swheatscoop.com]


[link to www.catsinternational.org]

[link to www.larkspurcatclinic.com]

Statistics prove that declawed cats have more litterbox problems than clawed cats. Some experts say litterbox avoidance after declawing is directly linked to pain when scratching at the litter

Soft litter, like swheatscoop, can help.

This can also help if you have a cat who is already declawed and peeing on things.
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A cats front claws are crucial for its survival if it ever gets outside.

They use them to climb things to get away from larger attackers and also for self defense.
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DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT

DO NOT DONOT DO NOT
DO NOT DE CLAW THEM

this is selfish and for you only, donot be a fool , let them be cats and get the full cat experience
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If you do cut their wittle little toes off, a soft litter is very helpful in preventing litter box avoidance. This one is really good (I can't be around it any more, its wheat, but its great litter!):

[link to www.swheatscoop.com]


[link to www.catsinternational.org]

[link to www.larkspurcatclinic.com]

Statistics prove that declawed cats have more litterbox problems than clawed cats. Some experts say litterbox avoidance after declawing is directly linked to pain when scratching at the litter

Soft litter, like swheatscoop, can help.

This can also help if you have a cat who is already declawed and peeing on things.
 Quoting: zenobiaphobia


Thanks for those links!
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I really don't understand others affection for a disease carrying animal whose only loyalty is to whoever feeds them.
Any cat caught in my yard goes to my mates hunting dogs.

No, no, it's not that cruel, really it's not. The scratches heal & the dogs really enjoy the sport. Although the last one didn't put up much of a fight.

Whenever a neighbour asks if I've seen their missing cat & mentions it's becoming common, I say there must be Vietnamese living in the area. They love BBQ cat.
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Because of people like you, is why I would never allow my cats outside.....

I have always had indoor Cats and there love and loyalty is nothing you have a clue about..Most people who have Cats spoil them and that is why Cats have a independent spirit...

I love all animals and would never do anything to harm them however people like you do not deserve any animal, one day you might be the PREY for a Predator...Watch out KARMA can get ya where it stings!
Susie

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they won't be able to bust up rats without claws
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Oh for fuck sake buy a damn scratching post and train them to use it. WTF is wrong with you? Declawed? Oh your poor precious fucking furniture. Cheezuss WTF. PISS OFF.
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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!
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I've used soft paws on 3 cats so far. If you start them young, they won't get in the habit of scratching things. After a year or so, they won't need the soft paws because they don't sharpen their claws or use them. Then you can just trim the claws every few weeks. Its much more humane and the cat gets used to being handled and groomed at a young age too. Its a win-win. I just love little kitten snuggles! But their shenanigans drive me up the wall-kittens are psychotic! I'll take a mellow adult cat any day over a kitten.
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Re: Adopted 3 Kittens....Cuter than Cute, Holy Terrors and I am going to de-claw them..
I'm surprised that de-clawing cats is still legal in the USA. In most first world countries it's been outlawed.

It truly is an amputation of part of the cat's limb, not merely a removal of the claws. The word "de-clawing" is very deceptive.

I'm really glad that you decided against de-clawing them, christian.

Training them to use a scratching post will be easier than you think. I had two cats who were great about always using the scratching post once they were trained.
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De-clawing involves cutting to the first knuckle. That is like you trying to work with all your fingers cut down to the first knuckles. A third of your fingers gone.

Just clip their nails.
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We have two cats and neither are declawed. We have scratching posts in every room of the house. All of our furniture is intact and without claw marks. It can be done. Just trim their nails regularly and give them the right places to scratch.

Only lazy people declaw their cats.


Also, How would you like it if someone cut of the tips of your fingers at the knuckle? That's what is done by the way.
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I did that once to two of mine. feel guilty to this day - that was years ago.

It is painful to them as well.
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I understand, but the Vet said if you do it when they are young enough they will get use to not having there nails...
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Not true. And you will likely have all kinds of behavior issues out of them. If they can't mark their territory with scratching, they'll mark it with peeing.
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If you want a Cat without claws, why not get a Snake since they have no legs.
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It's only the front paws and it keeps the furniture intact....
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Humans are fucking barbaric, if you don't want to leave the cats claws alone than don't have the cats.
Is there nothing humans will not interfere with for the sake of their own selfish whims.
Humans deserve to be alone on a desolate planet until they can learn what they do.
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I'm surprised that de-clawing cats is still legal in the USA. In most first world countries it's been outlawed.

It truly is an amputation of part of the cat's limb, not merely a removal of the claws. The word "de-clawing" is very deceptive.

I'm really glad that you decided against de-clawing them, christian.

Training them to use a scratching post will be easier than you think. I had two cats who were great about always using the scratching post once they were trained.
 Quoting: BirdMom


Thanks!

I am looking into Kitty Mansions and Trees they can use to scratch, as I said they will be strictly indoor...
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I really don't understand others affection for a disease carrying animal whose only loyalty is to whoever feeds them.
Any cat caught in my yard goes to my mates hunting dogs.

No, no, it's not that cruel, really it's not. The scratches heal & the dogs really enjoy the sport. Although the last one didn't put up much of a fight.

Whenever a neighbour asks if I've seen their missing cat & mentions it's becoming common, I say there must be Vietnamese living in the area. They love BBQ cat.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 16570544


Because of people like you, is why I would never allow my cats outside.....

I have always had indoor Cats and there love and loyalty is nothing you have a clue about..Most people who have Cats spoil them and that is why Cats have a independent spirit...

I love all animals and would never do anything to harm them however people like you do not deserve any animal, one day you might be the PREY for a Predator...Watch out KARMA can get ya where it stings!
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Cats are killers. A University study found that even the most docile cat, that is allowed out to roam, kill at least 300 animals a year. Cats are the #1 cause of native animal extinction in Australia.
My actions are to protect those native animals. One stinking cat to protect thousands of native animals, I like those odds. Good karma for me. If I lived on acreage I'd be legally entitled to shoot ANY cat on my property.
Ignorant cat owners who allow their cats to roam are irresponsible & don't deserve to keep their cat.
If you can think of a quicker way to dispatch a cat I'd like to hear it Drowning is cruel & I don't own a gun.

Good on you for keeping your cats contained. If my dog roamed free to piss, shit & kill [for the fun of it] animal control would impound it.
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I really don't understand others affection for a disease carrying animal whose only loyalty is to whoever feeds them.
Any cat caught in my yard goes to my mates hunting dogs.

No, no, it's not that cruel, really it's not. The scratches heal & the dogs really enjoy the sport. Although the last one didn't put up much of a fight.

Whenever a neighbour asks if I've seen their missing cat & mentions it's becoming common, I say there must be Vietnamese living in the area. They love BBQ cat.
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I hope God gives you the perfect zoo to live in with big fanged toothed predators taking chunks of your ass at every turn as a karmic lesson... Your sort bring only shame to the human race, not even the animals are as low as you as the beast. FFS.
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Claws belong to their instinctive behavior, any Idiot de-clawing cats should not have cats in the first place when the one is soooo worried about his precious precious furniture, fuck your furniture, seriously, scratch tree and 2 or 3 corner scratch devices (sisal), problem fucking solved dammit.

How about de-braining idiots who let de-claw their cats? Because their brain is causing real harm to others and it might not stop at cats!
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I found a Cat Pagoda, this looks like something they would like to scratch at and play!


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I really don't understand others affection for a disease carrying animal whose only loyalty is to whoever feeds them.
Any cat caught in my yard goes to my mates hunting dogs.

No, no, it's not that cruel, really it's not. The scratches heal & the dogs really enjoy the sport. Although the last one didn't put up much of a fight.

Whenever a neighbour asks if I've seen their missing cat & mentions it's becoming common, I say there must be Vietnamese living in the area. They love BBQ cat.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 16570544


Because of people like you, is why I would never allow my cats outside.....

I have always had indoor Cats and there love and loyalty is nothing you have a clue about..Most people who have Cats spoil them and that is why Cats have a independent spirit...

I love all animals and would never do anything to harm them however people like you do not deserve any animal, one day you might be the PREY for a Predator...Watch out KARMA can get ya where it stings!
 Quoting: christian


Cats are killers. A University study found that even the most docile cat, that is allowed out to roam, kill at least 300 animals a year. Cats are the #1 cause of native animal extinction in Australia.
My actions are to protect those native animals. One stinking cat to protect thousands of native animals, I like those odds. Good karma for me. If I lived on acreage I'd be legally entitled to shoot ANY cat on my property.
Ignorant cat owners who allow their cats to roam are irresponsible & don't deserve to keep their cat.
If you can think of a quicker way to dispatch a cat I'd like to hear it Drowning is cruel & I don't own a gun.

Good on you for keeping your cats contained. If my dog roamed free to piss, shit & kill [for the fun of it] animal control would impound it.
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What a load of shit to protect and defend your vicious mind. Man is the biggest killer with very little remorse and even less common sense.
If you have an animal at all, it will be abused and trained to serve a fucking idiot with a mind overdosed on sewage, piece of shit.
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Claws belong to their instinctive behavior, any Idiot de-clawing cats should not have cats in the first place when the one is soooo worried about his precious precious furniture, fuck your furniture, seriously, scratch tree and 2 or 3 corner scratch devices (sisal), problem fucking solved dammit.

How about de-braining idiots who let de-claw their cats? Because their brain is causing real harm to others and it might not stop at cats!
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 38748573


Then talk to the Vets, since they are the ones who told me about de-clawing to begin with..

FYI: I am not going to declaw them now.
Susie

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