I just took one of my cats to a new vet this past week. The vet tech asked me if she was declawed in the front and I said yes. Not to make excuses but I was ignorant to how truly horrible this procedure is and would NEVER EVER do it to another cat. I told her that Callie was, in fact, declawed and stated that I wish I had never done that to her. The vet asked me why and I told him because it is inhumane. Do you know what he told me?

"You provide your cat with food, water, and shelter. The least she can do is give up her claws so as not to ruin your couch." !?!?!?!

He further went on to say that people who feel that declawing is cruel don't know what they are talking about. WHAT?!?! He's a veterinarian and he should know better. It shouldn't be about $$$, but of the general welfare and happiness of your clients.