ABSOLUTELY you have the right to turn them down and I would be very disappointed if you didn't
. The humane society will turn down any application for those who even hint at getting their cat declawed.
People put their faith in their vets and think the vets would never do anything that would harm a cat for life
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I mentioned a friend that had his arm cut off by a saw and is now on painkillers for life, well another of DH's friends got one finger cut off and another tip down to the first joint just a couple of weeks ago. I will keep you updated on his progress and chronic pain he may have.
And no it should not be legal!