If you can't find a declawed cat, you can get a Peddi Paws and file the tips of their nails. Neither of my cats are declawed, and they do not scratch people without provocation (and a warning). I have a step-nephew who had a bad habit of choking things, my oldest cat did claw him when he grabbed her around the throat. Now she hisses at him and if he gets too close she scratches. My younger cat just goes and hides when she's annoyed or agitated. However, the cats do require a scratching post. Now you can find ones that file the cats nails for you!