Some cities in Pennsylvania, like Pittsburgh and Allentown, have stepped up to ban the declawing of cats, and it’s a move that’s making waves in the animal welfare community. Declawing isn’t just a simple nail trim – it involves amputating the last bone of each toe, leading to pain and behavioral issues for our furry friends.
By enacting these bans, these cities are recognizing that there are better, more humane ways to manage scratching behavior, like regular nail trimming and providing scratching posts. The conversation doesn’t stop there, though; a potential statewide ban on cat declawing is also gaining traction.
As awareness grows and people speak out against the inhumane aspects of this practice, Pennsylvania may soon find itself setting a new standard for animal care.
Sources:
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2022/11/pennsylvania-city-bans-declawing-cats-report.html
https://www.phillyvoice.com/declawing-cats-ban-law-pennsylvania-allentown-pittsburgh-philly/
https://www.alleycat.org/pittsburgh-considers-cat-declawing-ban/
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