Declaw Awareness Day, also known as National Don’t Declaw Your Cat Awareness Day, is observed worldwide every March 29. This day aims to highlight the cruel practice of feline declawing, which involves the amputation of a cat's toes at the last joint, leading to significant health complications. The procedure, often performed for convenience, is banned or heavily restricted in over 20 countries, including many European nations, Australia, Brazil, Japan, and parts of Canada and the United States. Organizations such as The Paw Project promote this awareness day to educate cat owners about the adverse effects of declawing and to encourage healthier alternatives, such as providing scratching posts, regular claw trimming, and using nail caps. Declawing can lead to various behavioral issues and physical ailments, making it a controversial topic in veterinary practices.