I adopted a feral cat I had the cat declawed she was ripping everything to shreds, HOWEVER she was strictly an indoor cat!! I learned that even if you adopt a feral as a very small kitten they STILL have that feral gene in them she is not a very loving pet however she is safe and sound in a home with NO CLAWS!!
I never has to declaw my cats but I knew someone who had a cat like yours. That cat would had had no chance for a home if the owner couldn’t declaw it.
At the shelter you had to tell prospective owners exactly why the animal was there. Declawing gives cats like that a chance for life.
All my ferals and finds have always been very sweet and loving.