Austin has banned declawing cats.
The City Council s unanimous vote Thursday creates a penalty for the practice, which animal rights advocates argue is cruel and generally done only for aesthetic reasons like protecting furniture.
The city s Animal Advisory Commission has been looking into a ban since late 2017 and formally recommended one a year later.
The practice has come under scrutiny over the last decade. Opponents argue it s inhumane because it involves a partial or total amputation of the small bone that anchors a claw to a cat s paw. The procedure can cause lasting pain for a cat, along with other adverse side effects, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.
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The 25 Easiest Cat Breeds To Take Care Of
On 3/2/21 at 7:00 PM EST
Some cats can be easier to look after than others, depending on their physical makeup, personality and temperament, as well as the owner s lifestyle and needs.
The American Veterinary Medical Association warns: Your pet-owning experience will be most enjoyable if you carefully consider which pet best suits your family, home, and lifestyle. The primary reason cats are given up to animal shelters is unfulfilled expectations, so make an informed decision.
Here we look at 25 of the easiest cat breeds to take care of.
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Ragdoll
Named the most popular cat breed of 2020 by the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA), the world s largest registry of pedigreed cats, ragdolls are well behaved and easy to care for and perfect for our modern, busy, lifestyles, the CFA says.
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