Kittens say NO to Declawing

Pj Pets....

So I went to Sherway Gardens to check out pj's pets to see if they were selling and kittens and I found this.....

So happy that finally Pj's is complying with the by-law which they ignored while shelter animals died and they made a profit selling kittens. For every animal bred, one dies in a shelter.

Now Pj's is adopting out shelter cats/kittens!!!! Thanks to all of those who's efforts in supporting the cause. 

A little info behind the cause.....
I have been fighting Pj's Pets for almost a year to comply with the by-law the city of Toronto brought into effect September.2011 for the banning of selling kittens/puppies in pet stores.   

A dear friend of mine always said " When the whole world says no, say YES"

Mpp Sarah Campbell Kenora—Rainy River Presenting Petition to Ban Declawing in Canada

A Big Thank You to the Awesome Mpp Sarah Campbell Kenora—Rainy River for presenting my petition to ban declawing in Canada.  I am so humbled by her devotion to the campaign.  Did you know she is 23 hours away from Mississauga yet still advocates for the campaign. 

Thank you once again Mrs.Campbell

Declawed Cats are NOT SAFE FOR CHILDREN!

Declawing REDUCES possible homes for adoptable declawed cats, another reason the procedure should be banned.

Did some number crunching to figure this out:

Suitability of Declawed Cats vs. Nondeclawed Cats for Families with Young Children. Info from Petfinder.com adoption website, March 11, 2013
By Christine Harris

Nondeclawed cats (123106) minus cats okay with young children (112472) = 10634

123106 – 112472 = 10634 nondeclawed cats are NOT suitable for homes with young children.

= 8.64% nondeclawed cats on Petfinder are listed as unsuitable for homes with young children.

Declawed Cats available (4671)
Declawed Cats [listed as okay or unknown behaviour] okay with Young Children (3994)

Declawed Cats available for homes without young children
4671 – 3994 = 677

677 out of 4671 declawed cats are listed as NOT suitable for homes with young children.

= 14.5% of available declawed cats on Petfinder are NOT suitable for homes with young children.*

Difference is 5.86%

This means declawed cats are LESS SUITABLE for families with young children.

This DECREASES possible homes for declawed cats.

Declawing reduces available homes for those cats.

If declawing was banned, this information suggests the benefits would outweigh any negatives.

Remember, the long-term effects of declawing for a cat get WORSE over time.

See "Physical Consequences of Declawing", http://www.littlebigcat.com/declawing/physical-consequences-of-declawing/

"Declawing and Science", http://www.littlebigcat.com/declawing/declawing-and-science/ 

If you live in Ontario, please print out and get signatures on the petition by SCPN. Please assign different pages for people from different cities to sign as completed petitions cannot be photocopied, but will be mailed to the various MPPs.

Children can also sign the petition.

Please also contact your MPP and urge them to support the petition.

Petition forms: http://www.secondchancepetnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/SCPN-Ban-Declaw-Petition.jpg

Thank you for advocating for animals!

*(Informal results because just using Petfinder listings, not looking at co-factors, etc. This info SHOULD be tracked by veterinary associations like it would be for humans if a procedure has detrimental consequences from deformities that result from it, don't you think?

We don't even know how many declawed cats with behavior problems are put to death by owners or shelters without ever getting a chance to be put up for adoption. This data should also be compiled and made available. This is a consumer protection issue as much as it is an animal welfare issue.)

If you live outside Ontario and would like to sign our petition we have created another petition that applies to all of Canada.  Please SHARE SHARE SHARE and SIGN

Ban Declawing in Ontario Introducted At the House of Commons

A BIG Thank You to Sarah Campbell who presented the petition to Ban Declawing at the House of Commons, we truly appreciate your support towards the cause!!!!

Sign our Petition in Scarborough or Mississauga

Once again I am so grateful to the kindness of strangers.  I am happy to announce Pet Valu @Rockwood Mall in Mississauga is hosting my petition to ban declawing in Canada. 

I encourage to check out Pet Valu. They have such a large selection of products for pets, you will always find what you are looking for.  At pet valu they are always happy to assist their customers and provide superior customer service.  I am a prime example. I walked in off the street.  I am not a regular customer and look at the hospitality they have shown me. 

Location

4141 Dixie Rd. Units 23C&36

Mississauga, ON L4W 1V5

Canada

Phone: (905) 896-0238

Store Hours

Monday: 

9am-9pm

Tuesday: 

9am-9pm

Wednesday: 

9am-9pm

Thursday: 

9am-9pm

Friday: 

9am-9pm

Saturday: 

9am-6pm

Sunday: 

10am-6pm 

WOW here I am again overwhelmed with such acts of kindness. Pet Valu in Scarborough is hosting my petition to ban declawing in Canada. 

The customer service at this location is superior.  I have shopped at this location a few times and every associate I come into contact with blows me away with their knowledge and kindness.  They will go the extra mile for their customers!!!

Thank you Pet Valu once again!!!

If you would like to sign the petition, please go to

Kingston & Morningside

4463 Kingston Road

Scarborough, ON M1E 2N7

Canada

Phone: (416) 282-8831

Please call for hours

Tons of free parking