Hal called me and said that Buddy has been scratching up a storm on his carpeting and he wants to declaw him.

I told him if he was going to do that, I'm taking him back. He said absolutely not, that he has become attached to him and wants to know what else he can do to prevent it. I told him all the problems he's looking at if he did declaw him. He asked me about the tendonectomy. I checked with my vet and he said that it WAS popular in the beginning, but not many vets will do them. I also told him that if he got out ("Oh he won't get out) he'd have no way of defending himself.

I told him about Soft Paws and how I would be glad to apply them and re-apply them as needed. He's going to try that first. I also told him to get a piece of firewood and put it on the floor on some newspaper and sprinkle it with catnip. I also told him use the squirt bottle which he hates, cuz I've used it on him and cringes when I even point it at him.

I do miss Buddy but would like to see him stay in this awesome home, as Hal has become very attached to him.

All this guy has done since he got Buddy is complain about him and things he's done.

I guess Buddy needs PT prayers. He's only 2 years old and very curious. I really don't know what else to tell Hal.

Any suggestions?