SaysWho? Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 https://www.npr.org/2019/06/04/729778649/new-york-is-one-step-closer-to-becoming-first-state-to-ban-cat-declawing Quote The bill sailed through both houses of the Legislature on Animal Advocacy Day, though it has been several years in the making with previous efforts falling short. "Cat declawing is a horrific, yet often practiced surgery that leads to a lifetime of pain and discomfort for thousands of cats," Democratic Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal of Manhattan, who sponsored the bill, told NPR. "Today, though, every cat and kitten in New York state lands on its feet as we prepare to make New York the best state for cats to live in the United States. I want to thank the advocates and my colleagues who together with me have fought to see this bill become law since 2015. I look forward to it being signed into law." But it is unclear whether that will happen. A representative for Gov. Andrew Cuomo told the AP "he will review the bill before deciding if he will sign it." Quote Declawing a cat, or onychectomy, is more complicated than simply removing the nail. It usually involves amputating part of the bones to which the claws are attached. Animal advocates contend it is a cruel practice. It has been banned in many parts of the world, including a number of European countries. It has also been outlawed in Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles and several other California cities. Veterinarians would still be able to perform the procedure for medical reasons, such as infection or injury. However, those who violate the ban could face $1,000 fines. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chairslinger Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 If Cuomo doesn't sign it, he should be given the Ser Davos treatment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Speaking as someone who is not fond of cats at all, I wholeheartedly approve of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I approve of this also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatGamble Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Good. Maybe now less people will get cats. Cat people should smarten up and become dog people. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marioandsonic Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I've been thinking about adopting/buying a cat recently. If I do, I'm not getting it declawed. It's not like I have valuable furniture anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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