However, Klein said he's heard of many cases where breeders will devocalize their young animals to make them easier to sell. "The whole thing boils down to personal responsibility," Klein said.

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation barring landlords from forcing renters to declaw or devocalize their pets to cut down on noise and property damage.

Landlords could not require renters to declaw or devocalize their pets under a bill approved by the state Senate.

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation barring landlords from forcing renters to declaw or devocalize their pets to cut down on noise and property damage.

Even with most state, national and international animal organizations adamantly against the two procedures used to devocalize animals — some veterinarians still perform the procedure at the ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A bill passed by the California Assembly would prohibit landlords from requiring a renter to declaw or devocalize a cat or dog before moving into an apartment.… ...

Even though most state, national and international animal organizations are adamantly against the procedures used to devocalize animals, some veterinarians still perform the procedures at the ...