Mmmm. I thought Pam said she doesn't let cats out to people unless they sign a 'no declaw form'. Sounds the best option.
Although Jamie, I don't want to knock your very good work I know you do. I do understand that rather than live in a shelter, maybe a good home with no claws is better than nothing. (Makes me squirm to think it though). I've never seen a declawed cat - are the claws removed at the folicle/root - never to grow again? Do they have physical problems later? Pam mentioned cats do clearly become depressed by it and it definately shows in their behaviour. How come they don't declaw dogs then? Good luck with all your good work - all on this list - you are clearly the ones who can educate. Sonja -----Original Message----- From: Coleman, Jill [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 12 June 2002 19:18 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Scamper Why can't you deny an adoption based on their decision to declaw? We do it all the time at our shelter... -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 11:00 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Scamper Sonja, Declawing is a very "American" thing. No one else does that. Perhaps b/c we have a higher population of indoor only cats, or lazy owners, or both. I don't get it either. I just did an adoption on Sunday and they said they would declaw. We discussed it for 15 minutes before we even went back to see cats. Unfortunatley, I am not allowed to deny an adoption based on their decision to declaw, but I'll sure find another way to get them out of the shelter! This woman had a declawed cat and one dog. They wanted another cat. I think I persuaded them to not declaw. Keep in mind that most American vets don't tell the person what declawing is and many many people think that is just part of having an indoor cat. Spay, shots, declaw. Most people are open to being educated and won't do it when they know the facts. Jamie
