So far this has been a very positive thread, it appears most of you who had your cats de-clawed regret it, and would now make a different choice, that in itself is good to read, some of you are happy with your decisions and have no problems as such with your cats.

I have not really heard of de-clawing in NZ, and I hope it is illegal, I would have to check on this, but maybe it does go on., because of this I have never even considered it, as one just does not ever hear of it being available, I certainly hope it stays that way.

I have always accepted that cats will from time to time scratch your furniture or whatever, it is just part of owning a kitty, Ash has always been great, never bothered but madam Lexie is a different story, she is forever scratching at the couch, carpet, whatever she can find, even though she has great huge scratching post outside TREES, she gets a growling, but thats about it, it is just something i have to live with, as my love for her is much more important than the furniture.


when I think of de-clawing it makes me shudder, it is like pulling out my fingernails to me.

I agree no-one should be berated for choosing to declaw and this is not Payitforwards intention, I appauld you Jenny for raising the issue again, if it helps to ban it , then I for one are all for it...!!!!!