New Jersey S1764 prohibits the surgical declawing of cats and other animals, except for therapeutic purposes.
New Jersey S1764 makes it illegal to perform or cause to be performed an onychectomy (declawing) or flexor tendonectomy procedure on a cat or other animal, unless it is deemed necessary for a therapeutic purpose by a licensed veterinarian. The bill requires veterinarians to file a written statement with the Department of Health and provide a copy to the animal's owner or keeper if they determine the procedure is necessary for therapeutic reasons.
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