The first time I tried to rent an apt. with this stipulation I talked the owner into accepting a larger renters deposit to cover any potential damage my cat did due to not being declawed. I felt comfortable in offering this as my cat had never damaged anything due to his claws. He had been trained to use various cat products specifically made to claw on. Recently, after my cat had passed away, I went to the shelter and adopted a cat that had already been declawed thus eliminating this issue.

Member 1149042 answered on 1/9/13. Helpful? / 0

My mother's apartment has the same rules and I don't understand it. I think if the property manangers could watch an declawing surgery as I have, they'd quickly change their minds. I understand insisting that the animals be "fixed", but not declawed. I tried to contact our local humane society regarding this but never heard anything back from the director. If I were you, I would try contacting a local humane society and ask them if they could intervene on your (and your cat's) behalf. It just doesn't sound right that they'd insist you put your cat through this kind of pain. Maybe you could sign something that says you'd pay for any damages when you move out?

Izadore (Izzie) answered on 1/9/13. Helpful? / 0