Hi Lennie B and a big welcome to Pet Talk - hope you enjoy hanging round - it's so addictive!!

Well I'm completely against de-clawing cats - I think it's inhumane and leaves the cat at the mercy of others - be they human or animal.
Some times I think humans can be SO cruel to cats (and other animals) - the cats need their one defence system in tact.
I know that in America and Canada most cats are indoor cats - whereas in England most people let their cats outdoors as well.
Thats when they need their claws for climbing trees and fences and digging up perfectly beautiful flower beds and convince their adoring Mummy SHE needed them dug up!!!
Of course they have the odd fight and squabble with neighbours cats - but most have the sense to leave for home before any harm is done - they just like to see who can make the most noise!!
But the top and bottom of it is - all cats NEED their claws - be they indoor or outdoor cats.
Sorry I've gone on a bit - I feel strongly about this.

Lynne