wtf is half claw length? your cat must be a bit crazy, because my cat shreds me up pretty good when i pick her up, which she hates. the scars on my arms and shoulders are a good indicator that the entire claw is used. also, she does this thing where she rolls onto her back with her claws extended, and if you mistakenly interpret her actions as a desire to have her tummy rubbed, the consequences will be bloody. I have been bitten by a de-clawed cat as well. It wasn't pleasant. my point is cats have done me much, much more harm than dogs have.