Have you ever turned your back for a second and found your sofa or favorite dining room chair has become a shredded ... cats.

Should you be allowed to remove your cat's claws? A new bill at the Capitol would take that choice out of your hands.

Scratching is a natural feline behavior. Cats scratch to stretch, keep their claws in good shape for climbing and hunting, and mark their territory with scents and visible signs, says Dr. Maggie ...