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Declawing: Smokey Joe’s Story

May 24 2013

Guest Blogger: Danielle Brendel, Volunteer Adoption Counselor I had been volunteering as an Adoption Counselor at Animal Friends’ satellite adoption center in Petco for nearly 2 years before I met Smokey Joe, a declawed cat. I already knew of the … →

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Thinking of Declawing? Why Cats Have Claws … and How to Live With Them

Mar 11 2013

Have you considered declawing your cat as an easy way to protect your furniture? Before taking this irreversible step, you should understand how declawing works and what it means for both you and your cat. Scratching is a healthy and … →

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