[Pirate Ragnar]

“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.

[Dr. Sivana]

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.

Cat trees are great! However, some kitties do NOT get the hint, and still prefer furniture. Those disposable cardboard scratch pads (~$6) workbetter for some kitties. We purchased utilitarian furniture with hardwood legs, and that was effective. Our worst clawer got brain cancer at 3 and is no longer with us. She was also entertainingly sassy, as she would meow at my wife before defying her (e.g. jumping on the dining table). I would rather have her than perfect furniture. Besides our 15 year old son is rougher on it than the cats. We can’tget him declawed though.

[sevinufnine]

“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.”

OH yeah, my character isn’t determined by how I care for my very, spoiled cats. If you ever owned one you would know those who decide to scratch something other than toys (which mine have in abundance) will do as they please.