Animal welfare isn't just about the animal; it's about the owner's capacity.
The Financial Reality: Veterinary medicine has advanced incredibly—we can now do root canals on tigers and chemotherapy on poodles. But these advances cost money. A responsible pet owner must have an emergency fund or insurance. Allowing an animal to suffer from a treatable dental infection or chronic arthritis due to cost is a welfare failure.
The Euthanasia Question: The kindest act of welfare is sometimes letting go. Prolonging a pet's life through aggressive medical intervention when they are in chronic pain, confused, or unable to perform natural behaviors (eating, walking, eliminating) is not love. It is fear of loss disguised as care. "Better a week too early than a day too late" is the mantra of every ethical veterinarian.
Cats are solitary hunters. But indoor cats in small apartments often lack the three core needs: stalking, capturing, and killing (even if just a toy). Without these, they develop "psychogenic alopecia" (over-grooming until bald) or idiopathic cystitis (bladder inflammation from stress). A welfare-friendly home includes "catification"—vertical space, window perches, puzzle feeders, and multiple litter boxes (the rule is number of cats plus one).
Millions of animals are euthanized in shelters every year due to overcrowding. Zoo Petlust Female Dog -
In order to be eligible to make a warranty claim, you must complete the registration for warranty here: www.deckwise.com/warranty/register.html
The method of 45 degree screws hold the decking tight to the joist, while allowing one side of the deck board to remain free to contract.
Running screws straight down with composite/PVC decking allows these materials to naturally move on their length.
| Board Thickness | Board Width |
|---|---|
| A* = Measurement Of Your Decking | B** = Measurement Of Your Decking |
| Thickness of Cut | Cutting Height | Cutting Depth |
|---|---|---|
| C = 5/32" (4mm) | D*** = (A-5/32")/2 | E = 1/2" (13mm) |
| During Installation |
|---|
| F**** = 3/32" (2,4mm) |
* If using 1-1/2" (38,1mm) or thicker material, you may need to upgrade to a longer screw option than what is typically packaged with the fastening kit. Animal welfare isn't just about the animal; it's
** For decking 8" (20,32cm) or wider, the (A) dimension should be at least 1-1/2" (38,1mm). Using a wide plank such as this for surface decking will most likely cause cupping issues regardless of how the material is fastened if thicker material is not used.
*** This formula will create a symmetrical profile that allows you to flip and/or rotate the decking to be able to put the best side up.
**** Fastener automatically achieves correct gap spacing when boards are pushed tight during installation.
Deck Fastener Ipe Clip® Kits may be ordered in differences of 100 count (50 sq. ft.) components and 175 Complete Kit sizes (100 sq. ft.). All deck building screws may also be special ordered with diverse screw lengths, color and style. A responsible pet owner must have an emergency
Kits come with 25 wood plugs, and 25 stainless steel #8x2" deck screws.
Sold Seperately
EXTREME® Ipe Clip® Series - U.S. Patent Numbers 8,464,488 and 8,806,829.
Original, “round”, STANDARD Ipe Clip® - U.S. Patent No. D470,039.
EXTREMEKD® and EXTREME4® Licensed under U.S. Patent Nos. 7,874,113 and 8,161,702 Patent.
