Reese81, here is a previous discussion about declawing. Hope this helps! Cassie had already had her front paws declawed when I adopted her. I have no reason to have her back paws declawed. I have a friend who had all four of her kitty's paws declawed and I could tell the cat had pain afterward. If I ever adopt another cat, I would not do it unless I had absolutely, positively no other options.

http://www.petoftheday.com/talk/show...ghlight=declaw