No Declaw!

In Europe it’s illegal. In the United States, many veterinarians refuse to perform the procedure. It’s cruel, it’s painful, it’s permanent mutilation, and it often leads to unwanted kitty behaviors, such as refusing to use the litter box. Enough has been written about this that we don’t need to reinvent the wheel. Here are a number of sites you can visit that will give you the information you need to make the decision to NOT declaw: 

Technical Facts: The Truth About Declawing
Top 9 Reasons NOT to Declaw a Cat
A Sensible Look at Declawing a Cat
Declawing Cats: More than just a Manicure
The declaw information site [graphic pictures included]

If the above information was not enough to convince you, here are some videos:

Declawing: video link
Declaw surgery: video link
Declaw surgery 2: video link

Please remember that if you adopt one of our kitties, you must sign a “No Declaw” agreement which is in effect for the life of your kitty.