I already sent an email to this shelter a few weeks ago and heard no response. I sent my email from my company inbox, so its coming from a reputable place... not like "[email protected]" or something, ya know?
This is what I said:
"Hi, I have occasionally scanned your webpage looking at available cats. Im considering adding another feline to my home someday soon, so I watch to see if one you have available catches my eye. However unfortunately Im saddened to see you front declaw your adult cats when they come to your shelter. Im saddened by this for a few reasons. 1. It must be a financial burden to pay for that vet care when that money could be spent saving other cats. 2, it is an unnecessary treatment and can be very harmful to cats. I ask that you take this in to consideration with your organization. Perhaps it is more harmful and financially draining to the cats and the shelter than it is worth? Many people will still adopt the cats even if they have all their claws. In fact, some shy away from declaws because of the problems the cats can develop from them. Please reconsider this, I wish your shelter the best of luck! Sincerely, "
What else can I do? This is just cruel how they routinely de-claw any cat that comes in whether they need it or not
Would anyone else like to join me in some tactful and helpful emails or letters? This is their website: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MN105.html
Please dont harrass them though, as I dont want to cause any problems. I just want to deter them from this practice. Thanks
This is what I said:
"Hi, I have occasionally scanned your webpage looking at available cats. Im considering adding another feline to my home someday soon, so I watch to see if one you have available catches my eye. However unfortunately Im saddened to see you front declaw your adult cats when they come to your shelter. Im saddened by this for a few reasons. 1. It must be a financial burden to pay for that vet care when that money could be spent saving other cats. 2, it is an unnecessary treatment and can be very harmful to cats. I ask that you take this in to consideration with your organization. Perhaps it is more harmful and financially draining to the cats and the shelter than it is worth? Many people will still adopt the cats even if they have all their claws. In fact, some shy away from declaws because of the problems the cats can develop from them. Please reconsider this, I wish your shelter the best of luck! Sincerely, "
What else can I do? This is just cruel how they routinely de-claw any cat that comes in whether they need it or not
Would anyone else like to join me in some tactful and helpful emails or letters? This is their website: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/MN105.html
Please dont harrass them though, as I dont want to cause any problems. I just want to deter them from this practice. Thanks