My Hero Zeus; A Case Against Declawing Your Cat

#78 Real Estate Man

Real Estate Man is in strong support of passing laws to ban declawing of cats. He feels strongly about this based on his observation of tenant/pet relationships and the unfortunate personal experience with his own beloved cat Zeus.

There is one main reason for cat owners to get their cats declawed: preservation of furniture. The few instances of cat owners taking blood thinners and fear scratching is more legitimate but rare.

According to The Paw Project 25%-43% of all cats in America are declawed. The reason stated for such a high percentage is that many veterinarians actively market and recommend the procedure without disclosing the extent of the operation and some of the harmful ramifications.

Many countries have banned declawing cats. The Humane Society of the United States opposes declawing except in rare cases when it is necessary for medical purposes, such as the removal of a tumor.

Real Estate Man’s story:

My wife and I had just purchase a small house in Center City, Philadelphia. This type of house is known as a trinity having a room on each floor as in Father, Son and Holy Ghost. This construction can minimize expensive land costs by allowing multiple single family dwellings on tiny lots. A drawback for the…