I would just have them declawed, it would solve the problem.  My
brother had his 2 cats (himalayan and persian) cats declawed about a
month ago and it only took a couple days to heal, it was only about
$110/each cat.  Or perhaps agree with them that you'll confine them
to a certain (your) room, maybe they won't mind then?
Hope you can work something out,

regards,
Tom

I don't understand some of the implications of your message because you have
left out some vital information.  (I apologize if there was an earlier
thread, but I am going exclusively on the content of this one.)  For
example, why are you moving?  Why is it any of your sister's business since
you will not be moving in with them?

Beyond the items I can't assess, I have two very great concerns:
(1) First, please DO NOT declaw your cats.  This is amputation and can cause
serious consequences both for the cats and for you.  In about one-third of
the cases, you may find that declawing leads to behavioral problems such as
inappropriate urination, spraying, and biting.  Many of these cats will also
develop arthritis and/or nerve pain.  A cat is digitigrade.  That is, they
walk on their tip toes, so their posture is changed after declawing.  This
may lead to back pain and other physical problems.  Please look at these web
sites for some additional information:

http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

http://www.stopdeclaw.com

http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/declaw.html

(2) You said, "If things were that dire then we'd skin the things and eat
'em."  I know you were speaking from frustration and some of your other
comments showed real concern for your cats.  However, comments such as this
sometimes show underlying negative feelings.  I hope this is not the case
with you.

Again, and above all, please do not even consider declawing the cats.  Your
message does not indicate why your sister even considers this to be a
consideration, but these are your cats -- not hers -- and it is important
for you to take a stand and refuse to give in to her demands.

The details are not clear, but it sounds like you are facing some difficult
times.  Good luck to you.

MaryL

Tell your sister to mind her own business and stay out of this.

I do not want to declaw my cats.  This is certain.  Second I was angry when
this is written and No  i wouldn't eat my cats. I was just stating that it's
not a life or death situation therefore i'm not getting rid of my cats.
It's my step dad who doesn't want them.  They have 2 cats of their own.  He
is worried that they won't get along.  I know they will.  My sister is very
nosey and very very vocal.  We are two different people.  I'm not living
with her anyway so frankly I feel it's none of her business.

Shelly,

Sorry to hear you're going through such frustration.  I hope things get
settled soon....

Purrs and Hugs,
Ann

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