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Tell Your State Representatives: Ban the cruel and inhumane declawing of cats!

It’s time to protect cats from cruelty! Tell our representatives to ban the brutal, unnecessary practice of declawing now.

Declawing isn’t just a simple nail trim. It is a painful, irreversible surgical procedure that amputates part of a cat’s toes. This often leads to chronic pain, behavioral issues, and long-term health problems. Many pet parents who’ve had this done in the past were unaware of the lasting harm it causes.

As of mid‑2025, five U.S. states (plus D.C.) and 14 municipalities have enacted bans on declawing (with very limited exceptions for medical necessity). And declawing cats is widely illegal globally, especially across Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, and Israel. It’s time for our state to stand on the right side of history and do the same.

Cats bring warmth, companionship, and unconditional love into our homes. They deserve to live free from unnecessary suffering.

Please sign and share this petition today. Tell our representatives: Ban cat declawing now!

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I pledge to stand up for cats and speak out against declawing.

Declawing is not a nail trim, it is the amputation of part of a cat’s toes. This cruel and unnecessary procedure causes lasting pain, behavioral issues, and lifelong health problems. Cats deserve better.

I pledge to protect cats from harm by supporting a statewide ban on declawing, except when truly medically necessary. I will add my voice to the growing call across the U.S. and around the world to end this outdated practice.

Cats give us love, comfort, and companionship. In return, I pledge to honor that bond by fighting for their right to live free from unnecessary suffering.

Together, we can ensure our state stands on the right side of history.

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