All of my cats are declawed. My choice, every one of them. Today, if I was to adopt another cat, I would not declaw him/her.

While I don't think it changes their personalities, I do think it must be painful...though none of mine seem affected by it today. I don't think I fully understood the procedure, or, wasn't willing to open my eyes to it. Whatever the case, what is done, is done. I wouldn't do it today.