Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday tabled a plan to ban cat declawing in the city. The council voted in favor of the plan to ban declawing unless it is medically necessary, fined $ 500. Experts speaking before the city council said the procedure requires a veterinarian to amputate bones in a cat’s paws. It can cause pain as well as behavior and health problems. The ordinance now goes to Mayor Bill Peduto’s desk.
PITTSBURGH –
Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday tabled a plan to ban cat declawing in the city.
The council voted in favor of the plan to ban declawing unless medically necessary.
Offenders who are caught declawing a cat for any other reason can face a fine of up to $ 500.
Experts speaking before the city council said the procedure requires a veterinarian to amputate bones in a cat’s paws.
It can lead to pain, behavior and health problems.
The ordinance now goes to Mayor Bill Peduto’s desk.
