I am moving into an apartment this friday in which
my landlord is a cat lover and she said i can get
a cat.

I love cats, i've always had a cat growing up.

I wanna get a female/front claws declawed/ spaded.
 I am hoping it doesn't ruin the furniture in the
apartment as it is brand new.  Not my furniture
but the landlords furniture but she said it's ok.

Overall, a cat isn't going to scratch up and ruin
 my furniture?  right?  I mean, most cats seem to
be low maintenance, but i know that one in 10 cat
is going to be crazy and cause some damage.

Any advice on what to look for when i'm looking
for a cat.  Breed isn't all that important, except
i want something shorthair.  I will probably check
the papers to see if anybody is trying to get rid
of a cat (that way i know of the cats temparament
ahead of time), but i will probably pick one out
at the animal shelter.  Want a cat that is young
but not a kitten.

Bryan