June 9, 2025

 

UPDATE: 

VICTORY! Rhode Island’s declaw ban bill passed on the Senate floor! We’re one step closer to banning cruel cat declawing throughout the state. We’re going to keep following and supporting this ban every step of the way, and we’ll keep you updated on how you can help. To all who took action through our alert and contacted your senators: THANK YOU!
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The bill to ban cat declawing throughout Rhode Island is up for a full Senate vote TOMORROW, June 10! If you live in Rhode Island, please raise your voice in support with us now, before the hearing.

Tell your senators: Vote YES on Senate Bill 180 to ban cat declawing!

If you took action last week to urge the Senate Environment and Agriculture Committee to pass this important bill, thank you. We did it! Now, the bill will be heard by the full Senate floor—and we must show our support stronger than ever. The companion bill in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, House Bill 5668, will be considered this Thursday, and we will keep advocates updated on how to take action. You can start contacting your representatives now!

Let your legislators know that declaw surgery is the surgical amputation of the last joints of a cat’s toes and can have severe consequences for the cat. The pain and discomfort caused by declaw surgery can lead to permanent physical and mental harm, and lead to behaviors that cause cats to be relinquished to shelters. We have more information on the disturbing truth about declaw surgery here.

With a few clicks, tell your senators to vote YES on the declaw ban: S 180!

Please share this alert with your friends and family in Rhode Island. We need as many voices as possible to finally ban declawing in the state. Several states are considering declaw bans in 2025, including California and New Jersey, and Alley Cat Allies will be supporting each ban every step of the way. We won’t stop until declawing is outlawed worldwide, and we thank you for standing strong with us for the cats.