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.

SACRAMENTO (CBS / AP) -- 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. Brown announced ...

She said that instead of giving up the dog to a shelter or for adoption, the owner could devocalize the animal and keep it. But many shelters have had devocalized animals surrendered to them.

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. Brown announced Wednesday ...

Approved By State Senate Updated: 2:58 AM PDT May 17, 2012 Advertisement Under Bill, Landlords Couldn't Order Pets Declawed Approved By State Senate Updated: 2:58 AM PDT May 17, 2012 ...