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Cat Declawing

City Bans Cat Declawing

Certain other cosmetic procedures are disallowed in Norfolk, Va., as well.

The city of Norfolk, Va., has passed an ordinance that bans cat declawing and other cosmetic alterations of cats, except for medical purposes.

Microchipping, tattooing and ear tipping are not considered cosmetic alterations under the new ordinance and therefore are allowed under the new rules, which were approved by the City Council April 25.

“It shall be unlawful for any person to cosmetically alter any companion animal,” the addition to the municipal code reads in part.

The only exceptions to this are procedures certified to be medically necessary to preserve the animal’s health and safety and performed under proper anesthesia by a veterinarian licensed in Virginia.

In addition to declawing, certain other procedures, including tail docking, ear cropping and debarking (for dogs) are considered cosmetic alterations and therefore banned in the city.

Posted: May 03, 2007, 5 a.m. EST

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NO, an owner should NOT be allowed to decide to essentially amputate their cat's paws at the second joint, which is EXACTLY what this is. There is no reason on earth to declaw your cat, full stop. You need to take the time to train your cat what is appropriate behavior. It takes time, but eventually they will understand. My cat is not declawed and I took the time to train her not to claw furniture. She knows which places are appropriate to scratch. Also, it is not necessary to declaw a cat because you think they will hurt someone. In most cases, they claw for defense. If you pick them up when they don't want to be bothered, they will scratch you. It's a fairly obvious concept. If you think they will hurt someone, then you really don't need a cat. Get a fish, instead.
Michelle, Portsmouth, NH
Posted: 11/8/2009 3:48:38 PM
Well first off yur cat might not be affectionate because his previous owner neglected him not because he has been declawed. My cats have all been declawed and they are very affectionate. People need to make there own decisions not let the government decide what they think they need to do. Maybe the people who declawe are doing it so the cat doesn't hurt someone with them. Let the owner decide whats right not the state or local government
chris, sanford, NC
Posted: 5/4/2009 7:27:51 AM
Good for Norfolk! For even the most difficult cat,there are grooming bags, muzzles so they don't see what's going on and Peti Paws which can safely trim the nails as often as necessary! I live on a budget and,found these items inexpensively!
Sophie, Staten isl., NY
Posted: 3/21/2009 5:08:40 PM
I would be inclined to vacation in towns like Richmond(VA) or West Hollywood(CA) who have banned cat declawing; and inclined to boycott towns, like Durango, Colorado who condone this act of animal cruelty.
Philip, Durango, CO
Posted: 5/1/2008 10:19:54 PM
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