As you asked Jen, I have been thinking about this case, and not judged immediately. But, no, I cannot agree with de-clawing, in absolutely NO case on earth. A cat is born with 4 claws, and trying to remove those claws is a horrible and painfull thing to do. If that lady cannot accept a cat with claws, then maybe she needs another pet.
Sorry if I sounded rather negative, but I just HAD TO express my feelings about this matter ....