New York has become the first state to ban declawing cats in almost all cases, a practice that Gov. Cuomo called 'archaic ... inhumane and unnecessary.'
New York has become the first state to ban declawing cats in almost all cases, a practice that Gov. Andrew Cuomo called"archaic ... inhumane and unnecessary."
The New York legislation, which Cuomo signed on Monday, isn't a total ban, as has been widely reported. The law carves out exceptions for veterinarians who perform the procedure"for a therapeutic purpose" — like treating a cat's existing infection, disease or injury. Declawing a cat for any other reason — including the health or"convenience" of the owner — is subject to a $1,000 fine.
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