[Roy Mars III]

This came up eariler today while talking with a friend who is having her cat declawed because it's ruining her furniture, scratching her and things of that nature. As a recent cat owner myself, I personally would not get my cat declawed even though he is a little bastard at times, though I don't think I can look down on her for doing so.

So, anyway, as I know a lot of people here have cats, have you, or would you ever get it declawed?

[Marcus.]

no i would not

[Jake.]

Just seems a tad harsh really

[Locke.]

Should just get rid of the cat and buy a dog

[MTVN]

We didn't do it for our cats, they do sometimes claw at the furniture but not enough for it to be that much of a problem and it seems a bit cruel really, imagine my cats would hate to be without their claws

[Kate!]

No, cos it's the cats nature to hunt and use their claws, and I worry is it cruel?

Don't have a cat myself, but my mum does...Rosie

[Livia]

The cat needs a scratching post, not declawing. People who have their cats declawed should probably not have cats, and if they do, should be detoothed as a quid pro quo.

[Roy Mars III]

probably shouldn't have made this poll public, oops

[Roy Mars III]

most of the sherlters around here make you sign something to say you won't declaw the cat your adpoting.

I know some apratment(flat) places make you though, if you want to live there with one.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Livia

The cat needs a scratching post, not declawing. People who have their cats declawed should probably not have cats, and if they do, should be detoothed as a quid pro quo.

haha This.

I have a dog though

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Roy Mars III

most of the sherlters around here make you sign something to say you won't declaw the cat your adpoting.

I know some apratment(flat) places make you though, if you want to live there with one.

Is this an American thing I wonder? I've never heard of anyone here doing it, not sure about the UK though

[Roy Mars III]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Is this an American thing I wonder? I've never heard of anyone here doing it, not sure about the UK though

I don't think it's everywhere, but I am looking around for apartments at the moment and plan on brining along good old Don Corleone (my cat) with me and some have told me it's a must. I don't think I would ever do it, personally though.

[Josy]

That sounds horrible, poor cat

[Marcus.]

Originally Posted by Josy

That sounds horrible, poor cat

i know

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Roy Mars III

I don't think it's everywhere, but I am looking around for apartments at the moment and plan on brining along good old Don Corleone (my cat) with me and some have told me it's a must. I don't think I would ever do it, personally though.

Sounds a bit barbaric

[MTVN]

What a great name

[Vicky.]

I think its really cruel. People suggested I got this done to my cat when she destroyed my sofa, but all I could think was that its the same as a human getting all their nails ripped off. I couldnt do it.

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Livia

The cat needs a scratching post, not declawing. People who have their cats declawed should probably not have cats, and if they do, should be detoothed as a quid pro quo.

Absolutely great answer,

I don't have a Cat and am not a particular fan of them but no,I do not think they should be declawed.

[Mystic Mock]

No it sounds inhumane to me but each to there own I guess.

But I think it's easier just to keep the Cat out of the Living Room so he/she can't get at the furniture.

[Munchkins]

No its cruel and they need them for grip and things :/
person shouldn't have a cat if they don't expect some damage

[the truth]

I am 100% against this....cats are awesome....leave them alone

[Maia]

What would they do if they got an itch!!

[Novo]

I will personally Declaw the little bastards

[Ninastar]

no because if they get into a fight (which they will) then they are ****ed and have no chance.

[Maia]

Funny how you said that and now I'm literally hearing a catfight going on outside