On Mon, 13 Aug 2018 08:58:59 -0700 (PDT), "
> wrote:

>On Monday, August 13, 2018 at 10:40:58 AM UTC-5, Ophelia wrote:
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>> "Druce" wrote in message ...
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>> >On Sun, 12 Aug 2018 14:51:53 -0700 (PDT), "
>> > wrote:
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>> >>In the last 10
>> >>years I've had two declawed cats (not done by me) and that has been
>> >>interesting. But it also means they didn't/don't go outside.
>> >
>> >Mine have been indoor cats for years now and I do not believe it is
>> >cruel.
>>
>> If cats come from an animal shelter, where who knows what fate would
>> have awaited them, I also think it's not cruel.
>>
>> ==
>>
>> What is not cruel?
>>
>>
>Having cats declawed.

De clawing is very cruel, vets here will not do it! It involves
removing the whole nail bed and is excruciating for the cat
afterwards.