Chico, don't be discouraged, the Man he ain't so...........Oops, wrong Chico! You're a whole lot cuter! That picture of you and Buttons is priceless. Buttons seems to be saying 'Puh - lease! Can't a kitty get a nap?' I think you'll be okay without front claws, my RB girl Petey didn't have front claws and she would lull you in close to show you her big TEETH if you did something she didn't like! That was the toughest cat in the world and 10 lbs soaking wet, but she loved me to pieces and I loved her more. Happy COTD Chico and give Buttons the Body Guard a head bumpy for me!