Melissa,

I know how difficult it must be for you. Trying to educate someone who has their mind made up is like slamming your hand in a door.

I used to get so angry when people would talk about declawing their pets. While I don't agree with it, and yes, it CAN cause all the things I mentioned above, if they're going to fix them and declaw them, do it all at once and don't make those poor babies go through such agonizing pain twice. That's a sure sign for trouble. I'm not changing my mind about my disgust for declawing. But if it means these two cats will get good homes vs the OTHER option, if you know what I mean, than so be it at this point. I only wish I could take them.