Cat Scratch Fever

The legislation would criminalize the practice of declawing cats. [More]

But wouldn't that just lead to back alley onychectomies? And how do nosy vets like it now that their ox is the one being gored?

Speaking as someone who doesn't own a cat (because of allergies and because  WP might find play date enjoyment a bit too one-sided), I would never do this to one.

That said, I see the point of those who keep them inside, and it does seem the "mutilation" charge has its share of counters who note the procedure is not as medieval as its being made out. Add to that the cats that would otherwise not be rescued from shelters and euthanized, and I can see where the trade off could be considered the best option for an animal, which, face it, if not for cultural differences (for now at least, except for certain government-arranged enclaves), could be considered "food."

It's also interesting how many who claim this impedes a cat's ability to defend itself are on sponsor Troy Singleton's side in this, especially since he evidently doesn't think they have a right to.

[Via Mack H]