Veterinarians Act sets a new standard of care in British Columbia. May 8, 2018 – Dr. Margie Scherk, Paw Project-British Columbia Director reports that the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia (CVBC) has banned the practice of declawing cats unless it is necessary as an appropriate medical therapy. Their announcement states: “The CVBC recognizes that […]
Leading the way in Canada – December 12, 2017 – “Nova Scotia is the first state or province in the US or Canada to ban declawing,” reports Dr. Hugh Chisholm, Paw Project-Atlantic Canada Director. The new NSVMA position has the force of law and effectively bans declawing in Nova Scotia as members are required to
Denver City Council passes feline declawing ban. November 13, 2017 – The Denver City Council voted unanimously to ban the practice on November 13, 2017. Declaw critics have labeled the procedure, which is common in most states, as inhumane. Denver is the first municipality in the country outside of California to ban declawing. Since 2003,
