Started using an Anti-scratch by Four Paws. So far the cats do not like it and have not had a massive rip em up session on rug. Whew! Some promise there. The couch comes tomorrow. We hope the same will apply there as well. The stuff smells god awful but fades to my nose quickly, but not to theirs. Thats the point I guess.
Thanks for the support. I will keep you posted. Working on pics....

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