Target: Linda B. Rosenthal, New York State Assembly Member
Goal: Praise New York lawmakers for passing an anti-declawing bill.
New York lawmakers have passed a bill making the declawing of cats illegal. While it has yet to become an official law, this is the closest we have ever come to a statewide ban of the cruel practice within the last decade; many cities in other states have outlawed the practice, but it is still much too common in the United States as a whole.
In the past decade, the horrible truth about declawing has come to light; the procedure is a forced amputation of twenty limbs, and cats can feel the loss throughout their whole lives. Worse, it can lead to serious infections if the incisions do not heal properly. Petitions such as this one have been circulated demanding New York put an end to the practice.
It is hoped that this ban will become an official law very soon, so that New York’s cats can be spared painful and unnecessary surgery. Sign this petition to thank New York’s lawmakers for taking a further step against declawing than any other state has.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Ms. Rosenthal,
Thank you for passing the first full-state anti-declawing bill. Declawing is one of the most inhumane practices one can put a cat through; they can develop infections from poorly-healing scars, and it basically amounts to amputation for the sake of shallow, selfish human concerns. Too many cats have suffered from this unnecessary procedure through the years, despite all efforts to phase it out.
You have taken an important step in the fight against declawing, and it is hoped that the governor will take the final step in making the bill an official law. You have won a victory for cats throughout the state, and we thank you for it.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo Credit: Michael Soliday
Thank you to the New York lawmakers who helped with the passing of this important and needed anti-declawing bill.
Thank you for caring!