To those who answered my qu. about declawing.?

I don't know if any of you are going to see this but i just wanted to let you know. you guys helped two little kittens not get declawed. i though about it and i am going to check into the soft claw caps. i didnt even know they had them. never had cats before until 3 weeks ago. so you guys helped me and thankyou for ALL my answers and concern. i didnt know to much about it so thanks for the info. and i hope yu guys dont think i am a "horrible person" as some said. ((hug))