I've had two of my cats declawed because they kept attacking eachother. They were both indoor and outdoor cats, let me tell you they could climb a tree just as well as any other could. They use their back nails to climb. Mine never had a problem and recovered beautifully. If there is a question between giving up my cat and getting it declawed I would declaw.
__________________ Mommy of Cody,Gracie,Bella,2labs,1cat, 2 skinkids
one Angel Baby Boy  8/8/09 I carried you under my heart for 20 weeks and will carry you in my heart forever |