Good Kitty

Today I dropped off kitty for a declaw and neuter. I was on the fence about the declaw. It makes me sad to think he won't have his front claws that help him climb trees and kill birds. But at the same time, we took him in, feed him, play with him, take care of him, and he claws up the furniture and the kids even when the claws are clipped, so its time. So its time. They leave the back claws on and i remember with our last kitty, he was still able to fulfill his adventurous life without his front claws. The neuter was a no brainer. We don't need any baby comets running around. Which brings me to a point. They are always encouraging animal control and getting your pet spayed or neutered, so why is it so ridiculously expensive to get it done? I spent $200 alone for the neuter. What about those who have a family cat and don't have that kind of money? Seems crazy. Anyway, we are excited to have kitty back tomorrow. He will most definitely be getting a special treat when he gets home.