Your cat might just be the sassiest roommate you’ll ever have, and now California is making sure they can keep their full sassy arsenal intact. Governor Gavin Newsom just signed AB 867, effectively telling cat owners they can’t surgically remove their feline friend’s natural weapons of mass furniture destruction.

The Claw-some Truth About Declawing

What most people don’t realize is that declawing isn’t just a fancy manicure – it’s basically an amputation that can seriously mess with a cat’s physical and mental health. Veterinary experts have been screaming from the rooftops for years that this practice is about as humane as a tech bro’s dating profile.

A Paw-sitive Step for Animal Welfare

California is continuing its reputation as a progressive powerhouse by joining a small club of states that have said “nope” to this painful procedure. With cities like San Francisco and Berkeley leading the charge since 2003, this statewide ban is basically the legislative equivalent of a mic drop.

What This Means for Cat Parents

Don’t panic, furniture-protective pet parents. The law still allows medical exceptions, so if your cat legitimately needs claw intervention, you’re covered. Otherwise, it’s time to invest in some scratch posts and accept that your vintage West Elm couch might become a feline art installation.