by Blog Editor | Nov 21, 2022 | Advocacy, Behavior, Cats, Pets
With the introduction of HB 6459, Michigan is again considering legislation that would ban the declawing of cats unless required for a therapeutic purpose. Violations would be punishable by a civil fine of up to $1000. The bill was introduced by Rep. Yousef Rabhi, who...
by Blog Editor | Feb 21, 2020 | Advocacy, Animal Cruelty, Cats, General
Michigan could follow New York and officially ban the act of declawing cats, becoming the second U.S. state to do so. As the Detroit Free Press reports, House Bill No. 5508 was introduced on Thursday by State Rep. Nate Shannon, D-Sterling Heights, and 20 other...
by Blog Editor | Jul 23, 2019 | Advocacy, General
The state of New York has officially banned the declawing of cats, joining the growing list of American cities and most of Europe who consider the act inhumane. As reported by the Associated Press (h/t The Detroit News), New York governor Andrew Cuomo signed the ban...
by Michigan Humane | Jul 23, 2019 | Advocacy, Cats
DECLAWING While scratching is natural behavior for cats, it can often cause problems for their guardians. For years the standard solution was to declaw cats. This painful surgical procedure involves the amputation of the last bone of the toe from which the nail grows....
by Michigan Humane | Oct 20, 2014 | General
Check out the Michigan Humane Society blog on Mondays to see common veterinary questions answered. If you have an immediate medical concern with your pet, please call your veterinarian! If you have a non-urgent question you would like answered on the blog, you can...
