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Has anyone else considered the possibility that this could be a troll?
Consider the elements:
1. A story about euthanizing a cat rather than treating its medical
problems.
2. Planning to *purchase* a new cat from a breeder.
3. Planning to declaw the new kitten, and not only just the front paws, but
all four feet!

Any of the above elements by itself would be destined to get people worked
up, but put them all together, and everyone goes ballistic. The only thing
missing is if she said she was planning to let the new kitten go outside
(after mutilating all its paws so it could never defend herself) and stating
that she was not planning to spay/neuter the cat or get any vaccinations
because she couldn't afford to do so. She could then claim that she would
easily be able to find homes for all the kittens (or that she didn't have a
choice but to take the kittens to the local shelter).
Best regards,
---Cindy S.

Don't get a cat if you intend to amputate it from the first knuckle on
each foot.
Simple!

I don't understand how you can afford to have a cat declawed at all,
If you couldn't afford to have the previous cat treated for it's
thyroid problem? And your cat didn't pass away, because you told us
that it was euthanized..

To be perfectly frank with you, This is exactly how your post reads to
almost EVERYONE who posts here..The same people that you asked for
help last time, then went on to totally ignore their advice, then do
as you intended to all along...

Your post reads:

I am looking to get a new kitten since my Snickers passed away on Feb
5, 2007. I was speaking with a lady that is selling kittens. I was
telling her that my family normally declaws all the paws. She was
telling me that declawing all the paws on cats can alter their
behavior with the litter box and such. My Snickers was declawed in
all
four paws and he never had any behavioral problems except loving us
too much. Has anyone else heard this or has has any similar problems
with this?
Jenna

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And this is what we hear:

I have just had my last cat euthanized because it was becoming such as
hassle that we frankly couldn't be bothered to cope with this problem,
much less afford it.
We had no feelings for the cat as you can tell, because we chose to
euthanize rather than care for our faithful feline friend.

Now that we have got rid of the last problematic cat, we are now
considering getting a mutilated kitten. Preferably one that is
amputated at the fist knuckle of every paw, so that it won't wreck our
furniture, or pull snags on the rug.

The breeder that we are considering buying from, mutilates all of her
cats in this fashion, has warned us that this cat will be scarred for
life, & will to all intense and purposes be a disabled cat. She knows
this to be the case, because she has a houseful of problematic cats
herself!

Therefore, you might expect it to have behavioural problems, including
biting, inappropriate toileting problems and will never be able to
defend it's self against any other cat it might happen to meet. It
also predisposes the cat to serious behavioural attitudes to it's
humans too. ( somewhat unsurprisingly)......
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Personally, *I* wouldn't sell you a flea, & *I* used to be a
breeder*!!!!!
The reason I am so cynical is because you tried to convince us to
think that you cared about your cat, & that you came to this group for
advice..advice that you chose to ignore..!

You already admit that you chose to declaw your last cat, &* IMHO*,
that is reason enough not to sell you a kitten for any amount of money
in the world......

The very fact that you chose to go to a breeder that would consider
amputating & mutilating, her kittens, does you no favours at all
Coming here for advice regarding this poor kitten, shows you to be
someone who does no think, Period.....

I very much hope that you take this advice to heart.
I have NEVER said this to anyone who came to this group for advice, &
I also happen to be one of the milder posters when it comes to people
asking advice..

However, what you are considering doing, tells me that you not only
couldn't care less what happens to the kitty, so what is the point in
trying to help you?

Because, all you will do, is as you please, which is exactly what you
did last time.
In fact, I would even go so far as to say that declawing a cat should
only be done, if the owner is willing to try out the process first.
Does that put the issue into perspective for you?

Matthew was right when he told you to google it, because declawing is
a very hot spot to most of us.

Bookie is right when she tells you that it is illegal in most
countries for a damned good reason.

Rene tried to help you last time, & Cindy who is the kindest hearted
person on here, quite rightly points out that she is more than
confused about you *BUYING* another kitten.
Having put down your last one because it had a problem. She also
points out that if you didn't have the money to help- your last cat,
how have you managed to find the cash to go out and buy a nice new
mutilated model that you prefer to the last one?

Both Cyber & Lynne have the right of the issue when they tell you to
go out and buy a beanie cat baby, because you don't appear to have the
responsibility when it comes to owning a cat.
A cat is much like a child & depends on you to ensure that you do the
right thing regarding your cat.
Until you can see the point of what we are all trying to tell you, May
I suggest that you refrain from buying a mutilated kitten, whilst you
use the the time to research the issues that we point out for you?

Once you have taken the time to read up on the issues that we point
out, you will see that we are only telling you what is factually true
& proven true too!

I can't wish you the best, because I feel so strongly about this.
But I can say that I do hope that you rethink the issue & if you feel
you MUST have a Kitty, then go to one of the thousands of shelters
across your country & help out a poor little kitty that DESPERATELY
needs a home, Please?
I can assure you that you will be doing the right thing for both you
and the kitty too.
S.

"Albert Johnston" <albert.johnston@bol.com>

When and if you have to respond to an a@@hole troll  why in the world do you
all have to repost their dribble  try snipping the passage so the rest of us
how have that a@@hole kill filed don't have to read their bullsh@t

How so, Al....?

IBen