We have 23 cats and only 1 is declawed (we found her in the street and she was already declawed). We wouldn't declaw ours, but I've seen many declawed cats in loving homes and with no problems in having it done. Hazel seems to have no problems with this issue either. Since there wasn't a "depends" I didn't cast a vote. I really think it does depend on the situation. We don't declaw, but know some that do and their cats are spoiled, well cared for, and happy.