Shotgun 1 #101 March 18, 2005 QuoteQuote(Yeah, I know... I cannot have you. ) What about your husband? Is he cute? Yes, he's cute, but you can't have him! Well, not unless I can join in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #102 March 18, 2005 QuoteWell, not unless I can join in. Do you have a stap-on? Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #103 March 18, 2005 QuoteQuoteWell, not unless I can join in. Do you have a stap-on? No, but I can order one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #104 March 18, 2005 As the thread takes a *SCREEEEEECHING* left turn... Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orange1 0 #105 March 18, 2005 Declawing cats is WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. A friend of mine inherited a declawed cat. Which got chased by a dog. Without claws, the cat could neither climb a tree to get away nor even try defend itself, and ended up in strips on the lawn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #106 March 18, 2005 Which is why I believe that if a cat is going to go outside on a regular basis, they do need their claws...for defense. My cats declawed cats have all been indoors only...no need for defense, no need for claws. ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orange1 0 #107 March 18, 2005 Your cats never go outside??? well... ok... you're sure in their lifetime they will never be outside? if you move? if you give them to someone else for some reason?Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #108 March 18, 2005 If the city made them move? If there was a hurricane that wrecked their house? If? If? If? You can "what if" ANYthing.... she made her decision and is taking responsibility for keeping the cats inside and safe...Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #109 March 18, 2005 QuoteWhy was it declaw or death? Because if eitehr one of them would destroy any of my furniture, they would be put to death. I find it funn that so many are against declawing, but have no problem with the neutering or spading. Let me ask you Conundrum, would you rather have the tips of your fingers removed, or would you rather have your ovaries removed? My cats cuddle up with me every chance they get and purr just as loud as before. They jump, play, use the litter box, climb, use the litter box and slap my dog around. Now, I am assuming that all these anti-declaw people are also vegetarians. Because I don't see much difference between "mutilating" a cat for self gratification, or killing any other animal for self-gratification, because eating meat is certainly no inherent need. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #110 March 18, 2005 Or how about people that refuse to declaw a cat, but will have their son circumsized.... ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #111 March 18, 2005 Here we are with all these unwanted cats in the world, many of whom are stray and never have a loving home, others who are euthanized because noone wants them. All of this self-righteous dribble is ridiculous. Many, many people have their cats declawed, and I'm sure those people love their pets no less than all of you who think it's okay to sit in judgment. There is no comparison between a cat losing the most distal part of the phalanx and a human losing the same part of theirs. Cats simply do not use their fingers the same way people do. But, honestly, it would only minimally affect the function of a human's hand--we could do most of what we do without our fingertips too. I'm much, MUCH more bothered by people who judge others so harshly than I am by people who choose to declaw their cats.... Peace~ linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #112 March 18, 2005 QuoteOr how about people that refuse to declaw a cat, but will have their son circumsized.... Yup, there are many examples, that is certainly one of the more ironic ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TequilaGirl 0 #113 March 18, 2005 Well - I declawed both my cats...of course this is after both ruined very expensive pieces of furniture....both cats are fine and have no issues...just ask Skycat - one can climb mirrors... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orange1 0 #114 March 18, 2005 wow - i never heard of anyone using a foreskin as defense Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjhdiver 0 #115 March 18, 2005 QuoteQuoteUnecessary surgical mutilation of animals is banned in the whole EU as far as I'm aware. Rotts and sheepdogs have tails, cats have claws, and ears remain as supplied on the original models. How about getting animals spayed or neutered? Any objections to surgically removing sex organs so we don't have to worry about too many kitties and puppies roaming the streets? Which is worse? Declawing or spaying/neutering? Neither are medically necessary for the health of the animal? Neutering or spaying doesn't mutilate the animal any more than a vasectomy does for a man or a tubal ligation does for a woman. The animal tends to be healthier, have no loss of motion or function other than the ablity to reproduce, and live longer as a result. It's mainly a necessary and desirable thing for all owners that don't intend to breed, because we've removed any natural selection to the life of the animals by domesticating them. My cat is 11 years old and very healthy. In contrast, the average age for a feral cat is two years. If we want to not be overun with animals that we can't care for, it's a better option than euthanising them en masse in shelters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #116 March 18, 2005 Amen, Sister! ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjhdiver 0 #117 March 18, 2005 QuoteHere we are with all these unwanted cats in the world, many of whom are stray and never have a loving home, others who are euthanized because noone wants them. All of this self-righteous dribble is ridiculous. Many, many people have their cats declawed, and I'm sure those people love their pets no less than all of you who think it's okay to sit in judgment. That's because of a cavalier attitude to removing the ends of your fingers. You seem to think that you wouldn't really care that much if it was you. If you mutilate your cat because of your furniture, you're going to get judged by people. If that's the lengths that you'll go to protect cushions, then you probably should get a parakeet instead. If losing the ends of your fingers isn;t much to deal with, don't you give it a try and get back to us with the results ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #118 March 18, 2005 QuoteWell - I declawed both my cats...of course this is after both ruined very expensive pieces of furniture....both cats are fine and have no issues...just ask Skycat - one can climb mirrors... Yeah? So? These guys can skydive! ... It doesn't mean they aren't disabled My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #119 March 18, 2005 Our Vet, at Cats Exclusive in Seattle."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #120 March 18, 2005 I have friends who have had their cats declawed. They are still my friends and I know they love their cats. I also know their cats have a better life as declawed housecats than they would if they were homeless on the streets. BUT, I still feel they were wrong to do it. Declawing a cat IS cruel and unneccessary. I think if more people realized exactly what the operation involved, and that there are alternatives, they might just think twice about it. So, if this thread has helped raise ANY awareness, that's a good thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #121 March 18, 2005 But again....my scientific mind does not believe every statement made on the internet. Where is your proof that it handicaps the cat? That it causes long term physical or psychological effects? Your passion is admirable, but I am from missouri, you have to Show Me. ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #122 March 18, 2005 QuoteOr how about people that refuse to declaw a cat, but will have their son circumsized.... I didn't declaw my kitties and I definitely will not circumsize any little boy I may have. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TequilaGirl 0 #123 March 18, 2005 I really don't give a shit if you consider my cats disabled b/c I declawed them....my cats my choice.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites misskriss 0 #124 March 18, 2005 http://animal.discovery.com/guides/cats/catcare/declawingintro.html http://www.pawproject.com/html/faqs.asp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #125 March 18, 2005 I wonder how many more cats would end up being put to sleep if people didn't have the option of declawing them when they rescued them from the streets or shelters.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Next Page 5 of 8 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
TequilaGirl 0 #123 March 18, 2005 I really don't give a shit if you consider my cats disabled b/c I declawed them....my cats my choice.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misskriss 0 #124 March 18, 2005 http://animal.discovery.com/guides/cats/catcare/declawingintro.html http://www.pawproject.com/html/faqs.asp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #125 March 18, 2005 I wonder how many more cats would end up being put to sleep if people didn't have the option of declawing them when they rescued them from the streets or shelters.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
