-> I had my first cat declawed because I had no idea what took place.  I
-> thought they just trimmed the nails.  I didn't know they cut out the
-> bones.
That's what most people think...
-> Declawing is illegal in England.  Obviously it has to be a
-> horrid experience.  I mean, the English were the ones who were fond
-> of drawing and quartering people.  If declawing is illegal, it must
-> be bad!
It's illegal? Wow...didn't know that! I guess that's a good thing!
-> I feel so terrible
-> and so guilty about having KD declawed.  I have repeatedly beat
-> myself over it and tried to do what I could to make her life happy
-> and easier.  I love my little KD and would never have intentionally
-> hurt her.
Well, it's time to let yourself off the hook. Tell as many
people as you know about what declawing really is, and maybe
by preventing other cats from going through it, you'll feel
better about KD.... Kiss her for me!
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