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Old 09-11-2011, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Granny Quilter
Originally Posted by IdahoSandy
You will need to get your cat de-clawed because they will use anything upholstered and sometimes a wooden door frame to sharpen their claws. I have had chairs re-upholstered because of this problem. Last cat was de-clawed, so worked out fine. You didn't say if you were going to keep it in house all the time? If not, don't let out side until it gets use to you, then leave the door propted open so it can get back in. Female cats make make better house pets. Also make sure that someone is going to take care of your cat, if something happens to you. Cats can live up to 17-18yrs. Good luck.
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I have heard de-clawing is outlawed in England because it is considered so cruel. Cats can be trained to not claw anything except their scratching post!
De-clawing is cruelity. They don't just cut off claws. They cut off the first joint of each of their toes. Don't do it!
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