Because the nature of cats and kittens is to explore their world, and they do have claws, in some cases they will have an natural inclination to scratch! However we find that as long as kitties have sufficient scratching posts available, and their claws are kept trimmed or covered, it doesn't tend to be a problem. We will not consider any homes for adoption who plan to declaw pets. Click here to learn more about why declawing is considered a barbaric and inhumane.