New York Poised to Become the First State to Ban Cat Declawing

Cats may now be able to sleep even easier if a New York state ban on declawing is signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo.

The bill banning the procedure passed through the statehouse on Tuesday. Upon Cuomo's sign-off, cat owners could face fines of up to $1,000 for putting their pets through the procedure, unless it is deemed medically necessary.

Cats may now be able to sleep even easier if a New York state ban on declawing is signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo. The bill banning the procedure passed through the statehouse on Tuesday. Upon Cuomo's sign-off, cat owners could face fines of up to $1,000 for putting their pets through the procedure, unless it is deemed medically necessary.