First of all, I am not for declawing. I have had cats declawed in the past and do not regret it. I would not do it again, as I never knew how easy it is to train them to a scratching post. I have learned to clip their nails too.

I know that by now, half or more of you are ticked off just reading this. Let me tell you how I feel......

I could think of a lot worse of things to do to a cat. My cats (two) that we declawed, lived to be 21 and 18. I had them fully vetted. They were fine. I never had a behavior issue. All that said, I think I was so under educated about cats and their claws, that I did not see an alternative.

Education, education, education.

Kelly, I suspect you need to put this issue at the top of your interview list when going for your next position with a Vet or clinic. I suspect the Vets make a fair amount of money declawing cats, although it must vary from state to state, and place to place.

When I took Miley into the emergency vet when Ti had whipped her butt, there was a lady picking up her newly declawed kitty and I was so sad for the cat. The tech at the desk was totally comfortable with the entire process and in fact, was encouraging it and the process. It made me want to say something. I didn't. As I said, I could think of a lot worse of things to do to a cat.

My two deceased cats, were really loved, pampered, vetted, fed - you name it. I just didn't know. There is no excuse for ignorance, and so Kelly, if you really object to declawing, start to educate the Vet and the staff. If you get another job soon, you may want to take a lead on the topic..... run "how to clip" clinic or something.

I feel your pain, but don't be too harsh on those of us who just didn't know and don't know how to resolve the scratching problems with their cats.

I love cats. I am better educated now...about them....that is....but I still have much to learn. May people have much to learn.

Sas