Nope Dear I am not a bit mad at you, it is not a personal issue in that sense, I just feel very strongly against de-clawing, with good reasons I believe, and I understand exactly what you are saying, to me there are special circumstances where de-clawing may be necessary, its people who have an attitude like Lizzzzy that bother me, I was annoyed by her callous comments, said without any real thought or regard to anyone, but like I said I am sure she is a troll to be igored.

Anyone with a brain in their head can hear how much you love your pets, and I have no doubt they are in loving hands, what is done is done, and you should forgive yourself, and know in your heart they have a wonderful life with you, and isn't that what really matters here.

Also I can relate to being sensitive when it comes to your beloved pets, I have been in indoor/outdoor debates,and felt pretty hurt sometimes, my two being indoor/outdoor, sometimes we are looked upon as being loathed for allowing our pets to do just that, but then thats another show as Oprah would say lol, we just have to know in our heart what we do for our pets is right, and to the best of our ability, as you clearly pointed out some of these cats would not even have a life, they would be PTS.