Goodness sake, that was a joke. Yet why can’t we claim damages on our taxes over a gov’t law that causes the damage in the first place to be unavoidable?
“So, can we claim furniture damage on our tax returns now, due to this new law, when the new kitty destroys a couch?
If your furniture is vulnerable, and keeping it undamaged is more important than your cat, a different kind of pet might be your best option (goldfish, hamster)”
There are all kinds of scratching toys and products which work very well and save the furniture. This person’s regard for a pet exposes their character.