Please Note. These comments do not apply to anyone who adopted a declawed cat or had a cat declawed before they understood what that actually meant

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
.........that if the only thing keeping them from being adopted, spoiled rotten and kept in a loving home for the rest of their lives is there claws....well.....why not?
Cats which are declawed, have posture/back problems in later back, causing pain (As cats need their front claws to stretch properly and they walk differently creating strain on the back). Claws can grow back in a uncontrolled way, also causing more pain. Not taking into account the inital pain of surgery and have to walk on your knuckles for life.

The ONLY time a cat should have any surgery is if there is a benefit for the cat NOT the owner.

Declawing is cruel and unnecessary act, which should be illegal like it is in England.

People who want pets without claws should buy a goldfish. I would rather a cat spends more time in a shelter than have an unsuitable home. If the new owner can't be bothered training their cat, do they have time to ensure it's other needs are met.

I understand that many PT owners have had pets done in the past when it was the normal thing to do but today there is more education about Declawing, this should not happen in the present.

The operation involves cutting off your cats toes, this would be like remove our fingers at the first knuckle.

But well done to Uabassoon's sensible sister, adopting a cat which was given up for adoption and already declawed. Might be an alternative solution for the time being.