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You could agree to have the cat declawed and or spayed.
Ouch, and forces a comment. Declawing is a cruel and archaic procedure which many, many vets refuse to do. Technology has come a long way and you can now find removable claw "cushions" for cats which eliminate the need for any surgery. "And/or spayed"? Without embarking on a treatise which doesn't belong on this forum, there's no valid reason why a family pet should not be neutered and many landlords who accept tenant pets won't take one which isn't. "Spaying" is performed on females, "castration" on males; "neutering" is the term applicable to both sexes.
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Ouch, and forces a comment. Declawing is a cruel and archaic procedure which many, many vets refuse to do. Technology has come a long way and you can now find removable claw "cushions" for cats which eliminate the need for any surgery. "And/or spayed"? Without embarking on a treatise which doesn't belong on this forum, there's no valid reason why a family pet should not be neutered and many landlords who accept tenant pets won't take one which isn't. "Spaying" is performed on females, "castration" on males; "neutering" is the term applicable to both sexes.
I was simply presenting options that could appeal to an individual landlord in a situation were they won't allow pets, did you read the post from the OP?
I'm not advocating kitty cruelty here, just trying to present all arguments/options that may sway the decision in the OP's favor.
I was simply presenting options that could appeal to an individual landlord in a situation were they won't allow pets, did you read the post from the OP?
No of course not, just sailed in blithely without reading a word.
I couldn't rep you again, but a huge thanks for this hysterical video. I sent it to my son, who I have a ongoing battle about dogs vs cats. I have dogs, him cats, so we always say ours is best. In truth, I love all animals, I just like to get under his skin. lol
Thanks for all the advice guys! My potential roommate ended up getting a job offer on the complete opposite side of town, so we aren't going to move in together. This is the reason I won't get pets in my twenties, way too much hassel.
Ouch, and forces a comment. Declawing is a cruel and archaic procedure which many, many vets refuse to do. Technology has come a long way and you can now find removable claw "cushions" for cats which eliminate the need for any surgery. "And/or spayed"? Without embarking on a treatise which doesn't belong on this forum, there's no valid reason why a family pet should not be neutered and many landlords who accept tenant pets won't take one which isn't. "Spaying" is performed on females, "castration" on males; "neutering" is the term applicable to both sexes.
Yeah, that's what I heard. I like petting cats and dogs, but not enough to want to raise my own. It absolutely should be a LAST RESORT. I'm not vet nor animal expert, but the idea is that animal's use their claws to get around. Even if it's being cared for by a good person, it still conflicts with nature.
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Thanks for all the advice guys! My potential roommate ended up getting a job offer on the complete opposite side of town, so we aren't going to move in together. This is the reason I won't get pets in my twenties, way too much hassel.
Hell, I'm afraid to have kids.... those are a HUGE hassle too, but eh... one day at a time.
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I sent it to my son, who I have a ongoing battle about dogs vs cats. 
