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March 13, 2007

Declawing

Today's post refers to a post from Jeff's blog which you can read by clicking here

I really like, and agree with, Jeff's new post describing the act of declawing a cat. I'm not a cat person, but I really love nature for what it is, not for the aspects that benefit me. I firmly believe that a domesticated animal requires certain health procedures that animals in the wild obviously don't. I also think that living together with someone, be it a person, or animal, requires a little give here and there. For instance, my dog must wear a collar, which she absolutely can't stand to wear (I know because she constantly manages to escape it) so that she can be identified and doesn't end up in puppy prison when the dog catcher comes around. Some things you just have to do, but I have the firm belief that you should draw the line when it no longer benefits the life or health of your pet. Having pets in your life requires some level of responsibility and patience. Your cat may scratch you from time to time, your dog may wake you up at 2AM because they want outside to chase a cat... it's all part of the trade off you get for the quality of life they offer in return. Pets calm people, give them something cute and cuddly to come home to, that doesn't mean it's all rainbows and lollipops...mutilating your animal because of the inconvenience it causes you is just wrong in my opinion! Great post Jeff!

Posted by Decemberice at March 13, 2007 07:27 PM

Comments

Thanks J!

For not being a cat person, it sounds like you'd be a pretty good one. :)

- Jeff

Posted by: Jeff at March 13, 2007 08:08 PM

I completely agree. The same thing goes for domesticating wild animals just for the entertainment of people who can't find better ways to entertain themselves.

If you can't take the responsibility to learn about your pet, how to properly care for it, and medical procedures that are necessary for their health versus your convenience, then you shouldn't have a pet.

Likewise, if you can't respect your pet's natural instincts and defense mechanisms, you should consider another pet.

There are lots of things, like sea monkeys, and of course, pet rocks out there for those who don't want to deal with the work, or inconvenience undergone to properly care for a pet, but for those of us who are more concerned with the joy that pet brings into our lives, not doing the research is just inexcusable.

Thanks for posting this, and thanks to Jeff (if he sees this lol) for taking a stand for the little guy.

Posted by: Ashley at March 14, 2007 12:56 AM