Stormsun,

I have to disagree - the cat WILL NOT be in pain for the rest of her life.

I know many who do not believe in declawing, that it's cruel....I am not one of them.

For many cats declawing allows them to have a home with a family that loves them and cares for them - there are many, many homeless cats.

I do agree that if the cat has any chance of being outside then declawing is a very bad idea but there are many cats who are content being indoors.