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I have a lot of sympathy with Yvan's comments.
I must admit that I am appalled to hear of people who have their cats de-clawed, so as to protect thir furnishings. Cats need their claws to climb and to hold things. (Vets mostly won't do this in the UK, but I've heard that it is done in the USA.)
And I hate the way that some terriers have their tails docked, and other breeds are known to have hereditary problems.
I honestly feel that people who want spotless upholstery should not have cats: it's just not fair to mutilate the creature. And some pedigree breeds of dogs should be allowed to become extinct: why breed a creature who will suffer from arthritis or respiratory problems?
But there are exceptions: people (like Ricky, Zelda and my daughter, among others) who live with rescued animals. Also people who actually think about whether they can provide a good home for a creature, so that it can thrive according to its kind.
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