Whatever you do, don't take my finger!

[€uroMeinke]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

A dog that can't bark will have some serious socialization issues. An indoor cat's claws do little for it.

I see these two more alike that different. I mean Basenjis don't bark and socialize allright - I guess (I'm not really a dog person). And if they're a house pet, what do they need to bark about anyway? Seems about the same annoyance level as clawed furniture - possibly a greater annoyance factor for the neighbors. Sure a house cat, doesn't need to be clawing anything.

But, I'd pass on either procedure as they both seem unneccessary to me.

[wendybeth]

Sammy drives me nuts when he rips at the rug, but he so obviously loves doing it I can't get too upset. It's just stuff- cats are living beings, and so much more important. I learned that when we had the fire nearby- the only thing I was concerned about were our animals. Same with Tori- she was worried about her kitty, and not all her 'stuff'. Good kid.

[Morrigoon]

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

I see these two more alike that different. I mean Basenjis don't bark and socialize allright - I guess (I'm not really a dog person). And if they're a house pet, what do they need to bark about anyway? Seems about the same annoyance level as clawed furniture - possibly a greater annoyance factor for the neighbors. Sure a house cat, doesn't need to be clawing anything.

But, I'd pass on either procedure as they both seem unneccessary to me.

Yes, but basenjis don't have their vocal chords cut. They make plenty of sounds, just not "barks".