I'm with City The Kitty!

My new Paws Unite t-shirt from City The Kitty!

Folks, I am passionate about the end of declawing (technical term: onychectomy) both in America, and everywhere else that this cruel and inhumane feline surgery is performed.  There are many groups that are on the forefront of this fight, and my two favorite ones are The Paw Project and City The Kitty.  City recently came out with newly designed t-shirts, so I had to have one!  I also received a sticker in the same logo.  I paid for my purchase; no freebies here!  This cause is too important NOT to give some $$ to it.

Every day, and in any way, I talk to people about the life-altering and painful procedure that declawing causes cats, and how veterinarian's should NOT be performing it.  The argument that cats won't get adopted unless declawed is false; the statistics show that our shelters are full of declawed cats due to behavioral issues.  Declawing does not put cats in homes, nor does it keep them there, and the cat is maimed for life.  

So now, I will wear my shirt, and hope it will start conversations.  Some folks get very upset; they don't want to believe that they've knowingly harmed their cat, or that their trusted pet doctor allowed them to do it...and for a tidy sum, I might add.  There are several professional veterinary groups who fight any legislation to criminalize declawing, and they have a LOT of $$ to throw at politicians.  But right will win out someday, and we all can be a part of the process, by discussing the ramifications of declawing with friends and family, patronizing vet's who will not declaw (not many in Michigan, let me tell you!), and supporting the cause in any manner that you can. 

Hug Your Cat Day 2018

Hug Your Cat Day 2018

Angel

Manny or Chili Bruce

Patty O'Malley

'Round here, every cat gets hugs EVERY DAY, but I don't always take photos of these encounters; most often, said huggee (cat) is not looking too pleased with said hugger (ME!)

The Hubby gives terrific cat hugs, but he doesn't want to be on camera, so you'll just have to take our word for it.

Friday Friendly Fill-Ins

Friendly Fill-Ins

1. & 2. are from 15 and Meowing, and 3. & 4. from Four-Legged Furballs.

1. My neighbors _________.
2. The last thing I purchased online was _________.
3. I have never _________.
4. Anything is possible if _________.

My answers:

1. My neighbors are pleasant people, who are okay with The PO'M and Sweetie hanging around our yard AND theirs.

2. The last thing that I purchased online was a City The Kitty Against Declawing t-shirt.

3. I have never shied away from speaking my mind regarding the abolishment of legal declawing.  I talk to people on the street, in line at the grocery store, to friends of friends, and just about anyone.  Do I make people mad?  I try not to, but I suppose that I do.  Do I care?  Nope.

4. Anything is possible if you can envision it, and work hard to make it happen.

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And now for some gratuitous neighborhood kitty photos!  This is Sly, who lives about a 15 minute walk from Eastside Cats.  When I call to him, he comes a'running, and I really enjoy that!  His humans take terrific care of Sly and his brofur Sneakers, and I just love these two kitties to bits!  However, I am glad that I'm not the one brushing all of that stuff out of Sly's long fur...

Ain't he gorgeous?

"Pet me NOW!