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Talking about happiness and unhappiness isn't the right argument, I'd say. Cat is an animal after all. I can't really understand declawing since the claws are a natural part of a cat, and a tool they use in theireveryday lives and they definately should be able to. Cats are given the best lives when they can follow their instincts as much as possible, and for that they need claws. If you're getting a cat, remember that it comes with claws. If you don't like the idea, don't get a cat, get something without claws. It's just that simple. For many problems that cat can cause with their claws there are other solutions than declawing.
I also think that cats should be able to get freely outside too. They are independent creatures, even if domesticated, and people should remember to respect that too. This belief prevented me from getting a cat, it wouldn't be able to go outside in these conditions, but I'll get one when it can. It's dangerous outside, no matter where you are, but there's nothing like seeing your cat lying in the grass on a sunny spot, hunting a bird and catching one orclimbing in a tree (and getting stuck in there). It can keep it's free cat life and I can still have a good and loving pet. Indoor cats most likely are quite happy, they don't even know about the free world, so I won't say anything about that. This is only my opinion, not some ultimate truth.
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