My vet won't even declaw unless the owner has proven they have tried as many other methods as possible, like routine clipping, soft claws, training, etc. I also found a REALLY great site on the web about declawing, and it explains how declawing a cat would be like cutting off a persons finger at the first joint. I had my bf send it to his sister, because she wants a cat but they have "expensive leather couches" I think they should consider soft claws, not declawing.