Re: Fostering Fiv Cat
In a message dated 1/2/06 1:14:29 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I know a lot of cats get tossed out on the street because people don't like the scratching But Sherry, why don't you try to "educate" this vet about all the declawed cats that end up dumped in kill shelters for litter box problems??? Or those cats that are just brought into vets to be "routinely" euthanized for inappropriate urination?? My 2 Maine Coon boys each were brought in, on 2 separate occasions, 2 different owners, within one month of each other to be euthanized Peeing outside of box. Year+ later, they are both doing fine Too damn big to be declawed...Each over 25 lbs.!! Whatever were these people thinking?? Anyway, since you're volunteering there, maybe you can "talk" to this vet about how inhumane declawing is. You know, it is illegal in Europe, and even California is talking about "outlawing" it. It should be illegal. It's just cruelty, plain simple. And, Sherry, I know you are against it, I'm just having one of my rants Patti
Re: Fostering Fiv Cat
In a message dated 1/1/06 11:54:31 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: btw, who say that their vet recommends declaw. (Probably also recommends just transferring $$$ to his/her bank account too). So true UghIt is cruelty in the worst form!! (Declawing, that is) Patti
Re: Fostering Fiv Cat
Ah, only a cat would have to put up with a choice between amputation and being homeless. www.catsinternational.org has excellent information on how to train a cat. They've toned down their article on declawing for some reason, but still make some good points in it. Feline Future also has a good article on declawing, without sounding hysterical. Janine --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 1/2/06 1:14:29 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I know a lot of cats get tossed out on the street because people don't like the scratching But Sherry, why don't you try to educate this vet about all the declawed cats that end up dumped in kill shelters for litter box problems??? Or those cats that are just brought into vets to be routinely euthanized for inappropriate urination?? My 2 Maine Coon boys each were brought in, on 2 separate occasions, 2 different owners, within one month of each other to be euthanized Peeing outside of box. Year+ later, they are both doing fine Too damn big to be declawed...Each over 25 lbs.!! Whatever were these people thinking?? Anyway, since you're volunteering there, maybe you can talk to this vet about how inhumane declawing is. You know, it is illegal in Europe, and even California is talking about outlawing it. It should be illegal. It's just cruelty, plain simple. And, Sherry, I know you are against it, I'm just having one of my rants Patti
Re: Fostering Fiv Cat
I know it can cause litterbox problems and could change their personalities.I also know that she doesn't declaw after a certain age too.I think it should be outlawed too.But I can't just start telling her what's right and whats wrong.She knows what the outcome from the declawing could be.I will have to ask her why she declaws them all,but I believe it is like I said,it makes them more adoptable.(sad as that may be)I hate the claws too,but my first day with Rafferty I was clipping his nails.not all cats will let you do this.My Maizee was a beast when it came to it.Sorry that you all feel so angry about this issue,but I do still believe in her cause. Sherry[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:In a message dated 1/2/06 1:14:29 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I know a lot of cats get tossed out on the street because people don't like the scratchingBut Sherry, why don't you try to "educate" this vet about all the declawed cats that end up dumped in kill shelters for litter box problems??? Or those cats that are just brought into vets to be "routinely" euthanized for inappropriate urination?? My 2 Maine Coon boys each were brought in, on 2 separate occasions, 2 different owners, within one month of each other to be euthanized Peeing outside of box. Year+ later, they are both doing fine Too damn big to be declawed...Each over 25 lbs.!! Whatever were these people thinking?? Anyway, since you're volunteering there, maybe you can "talk" to this vet about how inhumane declawing is. You know, it is illegal in Europe, and even California is talking about "outlawing" it. It should be illegal. It's just cruelty, plain simple. And, Sherry, I know you are against it, I'm just having one of my rants Patti Yahoo! Shopping Find Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping
Re: Fostering Fiv Cat
Ah, only a cat would have to put up with a choicebetween amputation and being homeless. Sad I know,believe me after I found out how declawing was done,I was appalled.a lot of these cats have came in already declawed,could have been very well because of it,who knows.I just try to love them and hope that thay are happy.And from what I have seen they are. Sherryjanine paton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ah, only a cat would have to put up with a choicebetween amputation and being homeless. www.catsinternational.org has excellent information onhow to "train" a cat. They've toned down theirarticle on declawing for some reason, but still makesome good points in it. Feline Future also has a goodarticle on declawing, without sounding hysterical. Janine--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 1/2/06 1:14:29 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I know a lot of cats get tossed out on the street because people don't like the scratching But Sherry, why don't you try to "educate" this vet about all the declawed cats that end up dumped in kill shelters for litter box problems??? Or those cats that are just brought into vets to be "routinely" euthanized for inappropriate urination?? My 2 Maine Coon boys each were brought in, on 2 separate occasions, 2 different owners, within one month of each other to be euthanized Peeing outside of box. Year+ later, they are both doing fine Too damn big to be declawed...Each over 25 lbs.!! Whatever were these people thinking?? Anyway, since you're volunteering there, maybe you can "talk" to this vet about how inhumane declawing is. You know, it is illegal in Europe, and even California is talking about "outlawing" it. It should be illegal. It's just cruelty, plain simple. And, Sherry, I know you are against it, I'm just having one of my rants Patti Yahoo! for Good - Make a difference this year.
Re: Fostering Fiv Cat
Thanks for the link, might be helpful in educating people. I think the declawing should be outlawed too. We really don't get that many people who ask for declawed cats in Arkansas, but there are some and we always screen for that. Gloria On Jan 2, 2006, at 6:58 AM, janine paton wrote: Ah, only a cat would have to put up with a choice between amputation and being homeless. www.catsinternational.org has excellent information on how to train a cat. They've toned down their article on declawing for some reason, but still make some good points in it. Feline Future also has a good article on declawing, without sounding hysterical. Janine --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 1/2/06 1:14:29 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I know a lot of cats get tossed out on the street because people don't like the scratching But Sherry, why don't you try to educate this vet about all the declawed cats that end up dumped in kill shelters for litter box problems??? Or those cats that are just brought into vets to be routinely euthanized for inappropriate urination?? My 2 Maine Coon boys each were brought in, on 2 separate occasions, 2 different owners, within one month of each other to be euthanized Peeing outside of box. Year+ later, they are both doing fine Too damn big to be declawed...Each over 25 lbs.!! Whatever were these people thinking?? Anyway, since you're volunteering there, maybe you can talk to this vet about how inhumane declawing is. You know, it is illegal in Europe, and even California is talking about outlawing it. It should be illegal. It's just cruelty, plain simple. And, Sherry, I know you are against it, I'm just having one of my rants Patti
Re: Fostering Fiv Cat
In a message dated 1/2/06 10:32:27 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: but there are some and we always screen for that. We do too. We had a "landmark" case here a few years ago. When doing a routine vet check, we found that the applicant (who stated very emphatically she would never declaw), had in fact declawed the cat she had adopted from us 3 years prior!! Her application for second cat was denied, and our lawyer did file suit for breach of contract.
Re: Fostering Fiv Cat
In a message dated 1/2/06 9:56:35 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: but I do still believe in her cause. I also think it's a wonderful cause, don't doubt me on that. I just have very strong opinions on declawing. Patti
Fostering Fiv Cat
Hello everyone,well I finally decided to foster the cutest and sweetest Fiv boy named Rafferty.He must have just looked at me just right cause just this week something told me to take this boy home.So last night we got to my house 40 seconds before midnight.I do believe he likes being away from the other 75 cats.I also gave lots of loving to poor sweet Hardy,Jen the vet who runs it left us a note to love him while we have him.He purred so loud and sweetly,I hope he knows that we all love him so dearly.I believe she took him and Moses(really bad ear infection) and Marley(URI) to the clinic today.Keep them in your prayers.If you want to see my foster boy Rafferty,go to www.crashslanding.organd click on current residents and you can see all the beautiful furbabies. Sherry Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less
Re: Fostering Fiv Cat
Sherry~ Hooray for both you and Rafferty.. I am sure you'll both give each other much happiness. I also looked at all the darlings on the website... I'm confused about something though. Is almost every cat there de-clawed??? Because a vet runs the shelter?? Or is it an error?? Just never saw so many de-clawed cats at one shelter. Happy New Year! Patti
Re: Fostering Fiv Cat
Agree - what's with all these declawed cats? Does Michigan just go for declaw? I have on rare occasion talked to people, btw, who say that their vet recommends declaw. (Probably also recommends just transferring $$$ to his/her bank account too). Gloria On Jan 1, 2006, at 10:33 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sherry~ Hooray for both you and Rafferty.. I am sure you'll both give each other much happiness. I also looked at all the darlings on the website... I'm confused about something though. Is almost every cat there de- clawed??? Because a vet runs the shelter?? Or is it an error?? Just never saw so many de-clawed cats at one shelter. Happy New Year! Patti
Re: Fostering Fiv Cat
Patti, yes I do believe they get declawed to make it easier to adopt out.I know a lot of cats get tossed out on the street because people don't like the scratching.I myself don't believe in declawing butI do believe in her cause.HAPPY NEW YEAR! Sherry[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sherry~ Hooray for both you and Rafferty.. I am sure you'll both give each other much happiness. I also looked at all the darlings on the website... I'm confused about something though. Is almost every cat there de-clawed??? Because a vet runs the shelter?? Or is it an error?? Just never saw so many de-clawed cats at one shelter. Happy New Year! Patti Yahoo! for Good - Make a difference this year.
