I got Misty at when she was six weeks old. I took her to the vet to get all checked out and asked how soon I could get her declawed & fixed. The Vet said when she is 6 months old. Let me tell you before I got her declawed she was clawing everything. Her claws were out continually. We had blankets and towels over all the furniture so they would not get ruined. I had scars from her claws she was bad at clawing. We took her in and when we got her back you would not know that anything was wrong with her. She jumped and played. She still cimbs and jumps on things. Her toes are strong. She does not need her claws. I have a good vet and he loves cats and would not hurt animals unjustly. I think Misty is happy without them and she was young enough I don't think it bothered her much. I am happy too! One big happy family