I don't think people should immediately jump to conclusions as it's only wrong...like I believe in some special circumstances. Like mine for example. I feel all these comments directed at me and I wish I would stop looking here but I feel like crying whenever I'm reminded.

I understand everyone has their own opinions, that's totlaly fine with nme, but if you wish for your opinion to be accepted why can't you accept others as well? It's like yours is the only right one. (I'm not,btw, directing this at anyone. I've talked to some people about it more privately and am fine with them so I hope no one thinks I'm directing it) It's just in the past (even though they don't remember it Judging has been put on me and I don't like it. I just don't see why I should accept others opinions when no one will accept mine..And I know Carol knows what I ment, she said she understands but has her own believes and thats fine by me and what I mean. Where as some people set on declawing and they ARE right. That's final. Everyone else should go to h*ll.

AGAIN, I'm not trying to justify that declawing is right or good, I hate it probably more then most of you, I just believe under some circumstances it's better for the cat. I can honestly see how full shelters would/will get if/when declawing is banned completely. They will be PTS because people can't have a cat with claws and perhaps they're all together ignorant with finding alternatives. Again, doesn't make it right but that's how people are. Maybe they'd be better off dead, but I don't personally believe so. I'd be heartbroken if my mom made me give Kiba to the shelter cause I wouldn't have her declawed, and at her older age (IE not a kitten anymore) maybe no one would want her.

I'm sorry to keep at this but I don't know that I can give it up. I feel guilty and probably always will. It justs bugs me how everyone says it;s wrong no matter what. I don't think that's true. I'm not trying to be mean, and I'd never declaw a cat again, but there is still a lot of people who don't care. It saddens me this happens for no reason, but at the same time I'm equally, if not more sad that they'd be killed otherwise. No one seems to see my reason. It's like I'm calling out in the dark. In the other thread it didn't matter what I said I was down right cruel and hated. The words stuck with me, for one person especially. It hurts more to know she didn't even remember doing it or saying it. I'd like to get along with the person but I'm to cruel and don't deserve pets appearintly. Which is probably true.

Saying that, you can't judge someone from their typing. It only shows a portion of their personality. I'd much prefer to talk face to face with this persona nd others so my true feels maybe can be seen. I honestly don't think I'm such amean person...Maybe it's just me but I believe I love Kiba enough to make up for her lost claws. Also seeing the claw is retractable, it's not like it's necessary for walking or anything although I'm sure it feels weird without them. And worst of all, the pain.

Kiba has a huge home to rome in. She is kept inside but in the summer is allowed outside on a leash if I'm with her. She has regular vet checks and money is no problem if a health problem ever arises. She has endless amounts of comfortable places to sleep, sit, and look outside. She has a million toys, and most important, all the love she ever wants. Someone is always home, so she doesn't get lonely. My dad never leaves home, so if I ever am away she never has to leave to go to a kennel. Maybe her life would have been better with claws, but honestly, she seems pretty happy to me. She scratches at things as if she has claws. She climbs ANYTHING.

I'm willing to set up a webcam or even record her so people can see how horrible a life she is and how miserable she is.

Again, I'm really sorry I can't let go. I feel extremely hurt since that thread and I know I'm childish, but I have a lot to learn yet. Being depressed and having no self confidence doesn't help. Anything negative said to me is taken to heart and I will believe it because I don't feel anything positive about myself. Maybe if I got a long with a certain person I'd feel better, but I'm honestly probably going to be hated forever.