The cats and I may soon be in the dog house

[Don Juan's mom]

My primary piece of living room furniture is a loveseat that is a strong contender for the title of Most Clawed Couch. I've tried putting the double-sided stickies on it... but then Don Juan would just claw the top of the arms.

Then there is the month-old air mattress. I can't talk about that just yet.

[orangemm]

Lut, that picture of Snoopy and Zazou sitting on the leather couch cracked me up! Those little faces just scream "Guilty!" (or "Who, ME?")


I, too, share everyone's frustration. I once had a secretary (desk) from my grandmother that had a fold-out portion. You folded it down to write on it and then closed it back up. Our first cat tried to jump to the top of the desk while it was folded up and he didn't quite make it. He SLID down and there were 2 long permanent scratches right in the center. Never did get them camouflaged.

[catfamily]

You'll both be happy you have a nice matching set later on.Scratches or no scratches.It will still look nice to you later after getting use to the scratches.

[jenluckenbach]

wanted matching bedroom furniture so badly

Don't feel bad Lori, you STILL have matching bedroom furniture (it ALL has cat scratches)


But seriously, after time, you won't even notice the scratches. It will blend right in. (it only stands out now becase the pieces are brand spanking new).

[jazzcat]

Don't feel bad Lori, you STILL have matching bedroom furniture (it ALL has cat scratches)


But seriously, after time, you won't even notice the scratches. It will blend right in. (it only stands out now becase the pieces are brand spanking new).

Thanks Jen. I've never had a great knack at optimism.

Thanks for all the "make me feel better" stories and pictures. They've helped.

[christa]

Sorry you're having so much trouble, Lori. I don't have much advice for ya. Ours aren't allowed on ANYTHING so I guess that's why I'm probably no help to you. The only furniture they're allowed on is my computer desk & the bookcase in my office which was all built by my dad and he put a million coats of poly on it. I don't think it could be scratched with anything! I can't believe that they're even scratching up your furniture with trimmed nails! That's wild. We also have matching bedroom furniture but they're not allowed in our bedroom so no problems there. They're not allowed on the dining room table, not allowed on the coffee table or any of the tables in the living room . . . our cats pretty much are confined to the floor. I know that sounds horrible, right? Ah, it could be worse.

I guess it would be hard to try to train yours to stay off of the furniture now that they're older . . . especially if they roam the house while you're gone during the day. I hope you find a solution. I know how expensive furniture is! And how upsetting it is when something happens to mess it up!