[KEVIN & JOSIE]

Originally Posted by duffysmom

If someone is concerned about declawing they can ask the owner about the cats' behavior at the present time. Declawing isn't necessary. My cats were never declawed and did not scratch furniture. They are beautiful cats and hopefully they will stay together.

Please consider keeping their full toes. People don't always understand that declawing a cat is actually removing the last digit of their toe, not removing just a nail. Not only is it painful, often the cat develops behavorial problems from declawing. Using the litter box, is often painful, as they use the tips of their severed toes to cover their waste. Just consider furniture fabric that is non looped, which if they can't hook it, they leave it alone. Add lots of scratching areas for them, and encourage them to use them with nip or reward treats. Most of the time, these procedures keep you and your pet happy, and the cat can be a cat....do what cats do...hunt, scratch, and act goofy!