Many volunteers and sympathetic animal lovers are sad and outraged knowing that the Buddy Foundation allows its cats to be declawed once adopted. Declawing is a cruel process which leaves cats permanently maimed. It can cause health problems and lifelong behavioral problems. Several states and countries around the world have already banned declawing or are moving toward a ban, and more and more veterinarians have stopped offering the procedure. We, the undersigned believe that the Buddy Foundation, as a respected member of the animal sheltering community, should show by example its real commitment to caring for cats by changing its stance on declawing.
The momentum is undeniable. This change is becoming impossible to ignore.
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Cassi Cecola
6 years ago
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Declawing is inhumane and unnecessary. Proper redirection will keep your cat from inappropriate behavior. You wouldn't mutilate your toddler for destruction so why is it acceptable to mutilate your furry family member? #ThePawProject #LeaveTheirToesAlone
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Kathleen ONeill
6 years ago
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Declawing is cruel and inhumane. The Buddy Foundation should require adopters to sign a statement agreeing NOT to declaw before allowing someone to adopt from them.
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Patti Hand
6 years ago
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I am woefully ashamed to admit that I have subjected a poor cat to this disgusting procedure in another lifetime before I knew better. Never again!! When you know better, you do better.
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Gail Barrett
6 years ago
I just learned that Buddy Foundation allows their precious cats to be declawed! I am really shocked that they allow this. I love the cats at Buddy and cannot imagine putting them through this painful unnecessary procedure for some stupid furniture!!!!!
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Ron Modica
6 years ago
This procedure is inhumane.
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Carol Haisler
6 years ago
Please save this beautiful baby from the pain. There are so many other options available, surgery isn’t necessary.
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Chris Adams
6 years ago
Declawing is cruel and inhumane and should not be allowed under any circumstances. Shelters should protect the cats under their care and forbid declawing.
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Cathy Boll
6 years ago
It’s about time we took a stand. Mary H should not be allowed to take cats from Buddy, when we all know she’ll be doing a 4-paw declaw on these poor cats. They deserve a life better than that. . . I’m ashamed of her, knowing that she’s also a Board member.
Many volunteers and sympathetic animal lovers are sad and outraged knowing that the Buddy Foundation allows its cats to be declawed once adopted. Declawing is a cruel process which leaves cats permanently maimed. It can cause health problems and lifelong behavioral problems. Several states and countries around the world have already banned declawing or are moving toward a ban, and more and more veterinarians have stopped offering the procedure. We, the undersigned believe that the Buddy Foundation, as a respected member of the animal sheltering community, should show by example its real commitment to caring for cats by changing its stance on declawing.
The momentum is undeniable. This change is becoming impossible to ignore.
12 Comments
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Cassi Cecola
6 years ago
Featured
Declawing is inhumane and unnecessary. Proper redirection will keep your cat from inappropriate behavior. You wouldn't mutilate your toddler for destruction so why is it acceptable to mutilate your furry family member? #ThePawProject #LeaveTheirToesAlone
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Kathleen ONeill
6 years ago
Featured
Declawing is cruel and inhumane. The Buddy Foundation should require adopters to sign a statement agreeing NOT to declaw before allowing someone to adopt from them.
P
Patti Hand
6 years ago
Featured
I am woefully ashamed to admit that I have subjected a poor cat to this disgusting procedure in another lifetime before I knew better. Never again!! When you know better, you do better.
G
Gail Barrett
6 years ago
I just learned that Buddy Foundation allows their precious cats to be declawed! I am really shocked that they allow this. I love the cats at Buddy and cannot imagine putting them through this painful unnecessary procedure for some stupid furniture!!!!!
R
Ron Modica
6 years ago
This procedure is inhumane.
C
Carol Haisler
6 years ago
Please save this beautiful baby from the pain. There are so many other options available, surgery isn’t necessary.
C
Chris Adams
6 years ago
Declawing is cruel and inhumane and should not be allowed under any circumstances. Shelters should protect the cats under their care and forbid declawing.
C
Cathy Boll
6 years ago
It’s about time we took a stand. Mary H should not be allowed to take cats from Buddy, when we all know she’ll be doing a 4-paw declaw on these poor cats. They deserve a life better than that. . . I’m ashamed of her, knowing that she’s also a Board member.
Declawing is inhumane and unnecessary. Proper redirection will keep your cat from inappropriate behavior. You wouldn't mutilate your toddler for destruction so why is it acceptable to mutilate your furry family member? #ThePawProject #LeaveTheirToesAlone