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Pet Of The MonthWho We AreWe are primarily a FELINE (occasionally a canine) no-kill, non-profit organization made up of volunteers and are supported solely by donations and adoption fees. Your tax-deductible gifts are greatly appreciated. The donations go to keep the animals up to date on shots, getting them spayed/neutered, medication as needed, food and shelter. Our administrative staff is also comprised of volunteers and do not receive compensation for their efforts. 100% of the $100.00 adoption fee helps cover the cost of vet care before you adopt the pet. We do have the right to deny an adoption if we feel the person does not meet our organization's adoption criteria.
Why not to DeclawIf you are considering declawing your cat, please read this. It will only take a moment, and it will give you valuable information to help you in your decision. First, you should know that declawing is pretty much an American thing, it's something people do for their own convenience without realizing what actually happens to their beloved cat. In England declawing is termed "inhumane" and "unnecessary mutilation." I agree. In many European countries it is illegal. I applaud their attitude.Declawing is not like a manicure. It is serious surgery. Your cat's claw is not a toenail. It is actually closely adhered to the bone. So closely adhered that to remove the claw, the last bone of your the cat's claw has to be removed. Declawing is actually an amputation of the last joint of your cat's "toes". When you envision that, it becomes clear why declawing is not a humane act. It is a painful surgery, with a painful recovery period. And remember that during the time of recuperation from the surgery your cat would still have to use its feet to walk, jump, and scratch in its litter box regardless of the pain it is experiencing. Wheelchairs and bedpans are not an option for a cat. I have also had people tell me that their cat's personality changed after being declawed.
For more information on declawing go to: Why You Should Get Your Animal Spayed/NeuteredSpayed female and neutered male cats and dogs are healthier, happier , longer-lived companions. Most dogs, even purebred, should not be bred. Many good pets have defects of structure, personality or health that should not be perpetuated. There are three and a half million unwanted dogs put to death in pounds in this country every year, with millions more dying homeless and unwanted through starvation, disease, automobiles, abuse, etc. Can you live with the thought that the puppy and kitten your dog/cat sired or the puppy/kitten YOU let come into the world will be destroyed at the pound or worse?
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