There's obviously lots of love and plenty of room in your heart so go for it! Just one suggestion though, seriously consider keeping your new baby as an indoor only kitty. Our Groucho has been a strictly indoor kitty since he decided he was coming home with us some 5 years ago and there have been no problems with that. He loves to sit in the window by the hour watching the birds & squirrels outside. Your attitude about declawing is commendable and you'll find most of us on PT feel the same way. I too love all animals but living in the city limits us. Please let us know what you decide. By the way, when you adopt your kitten, pictures on PT are required. And be sure to include the mandatory cuteness overload warning up in the title.