https://www.wcpo.com/news/national/new-york-becomes-first-state-to-ban-cat-declawing
Cat declawing is a controversial practice sometimes done to protect furniture, but sometimes it results in chronic pain for cats.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/california-ban-cat-declawing-takes-effect-in-2026/
Dec 3, 2025 - California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
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