PAW --> Available Adult Cats -->  "Sam"






Name: Sam
Color: Short haired Siamese X, Flame point
Age: Born August, 2003
Gender: Neutered Male

History: 
Sam was originally adopted from PAW when he was just six months old in early 2004. 
Even though his adopters signed a legal contract agreeing to not de-claw him for 
any reason, they breached their contract.  Their justification was because he 
scratched a child in their home.  De-clawing a cat will simply make the cat more 
fearful and if he has no claws to defend himself, he will find other ways to do it.
We were very glad to have him back, but so disappointed that this little guy has 
to now live without his claws.  Amputation of a cat's claws up to and including 
the first knuckle of each toe is devastating and life-changing for a cat.  
De-clawed cats are very aware they do not have claws and often find it particularly
distressing to live with other cats.  Sometimes they do quite well with a gentle 
dog, as Sam did in his original home.  Most can find it quite difficult to adapt 
to change (moving, etc.).  Rescue groups are well aware of the challenges that 
face de-clawed cats as we often get calls from people wanting to re-home a 
de-clawed cat that has developed behavioural issues. 
  

      


Personality:  
Because of the potential fear of other cats, we do not like putting a de-clawed 
cat in an adoption centre.  Sam has been in a foster home since his return.  In 
Nov '07, Sam decided to climb a book shelf and because he has no claws, he lost 
his foothold and fell.  He tore the ligaments in one of his back legs, a very 
painful accident.  There was no choice but to have the leg surgically repaired.  
Sam has recovered very nicely although confining him to a kennel for a few weeks 
certainly wasn't his cup of tea!  Luckily, he is in a wonderful and attentive 
foster home and so he has received the best of care.  Sam should be totally 
recovered by early 2008 and hopefully, he will not attempt any giant leaps ever 
again!  If you decide that Sam could be your cat and knowing that cats love to 
have vertical access, it would be best to provide him with a safe, multi level cat 
tree to satisfy his desire to be up high.  He truly is a delightful fellow and 
purrs with anticipation when it's his turn for loving.   

UPDATE ON SAM - March/08!  Sam's leg has healed beautifully.  He is back to his usual 
active, curious and playful self.  Sam desperately wants to be an "only" cat -- 
probably due to having been de-clawed when he was a youngster.  Please contact PAW 
if you are interested in adopting OR fostering Sam.