HSSW does not support the declawing of cats due to the negative effects it can have on cats including, but not limited to, the potential for permanent pain and irritation, nerve and tendon damage, and/or lost sense of touch.  There are a number of alternatives that provide the same or close to the same result such as trimming the cat’s nails, applying soft plastic caps to the nails and/or providing scratching posts/boards. If you are not interested in any of the alternatives options and insist on declawing your new addition, we will decline your application to adopt.