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The Paw Project Movie

An inspiring David and Goliath story of a grassroots movement to protect felines from the cruelty of declawing

The Paw Project documentary is an inspiring David and Goliath story of a grassroots movement to protect felines, both large and small, from the cruelty of declawing and how the movement has prevailed, despite the efforts of well-funded professional veterinary associations. In the United States today, approximately 25% of domesticated cats are declawed. Declawing is the amputation of the last bone in a cat's toes. Despite the physical and behavioral harm inflicted on cats who are declawed, many veterinarians continue to recommend the procedure, which costs upwards of $1,200. per hour even for very young kittens. These are animals we love, and with whom we share our homes. Why aren't we being told the truth about what the declawing procedure involves? The Paw Project documentary chronicles the happy and unexpected twist of fate that led to the protection of many animals through grassroots advocacy efforts. USA, 2013, 58 min., Color, Blu-ray

Golden Paw Society is a Huntington-based animal rescue organization. In addition to rescuing cats from Long Island's municipal shelters, we aim to help improve the lives of cats everywhere by joining the Paw Project movement. Awareness is the key to right action and we believe this film will help many pet owners, and hopefully many veterinarians, choose what is in the best interest of the cats they care for. www.goldenpawsociety.org/