Thanks to all for the thoughtful responces. I have on other concern/issue. I was thinking of getting a piece of furniture for the cats to sleep on and sharpen the claws. Due to cost reasons (and me liking crafts), I would prefer to make it myself. That way, I could go to the local fabric store and put a variety of surfaces on it to appeal to the cats. However, I live in a very small apartment and I need to make a house that can be completely dismanted (easy and regularly) for when we have guests or whatnot.

Does anyone know how to make cat furniture and/or cat furniture that can be dismantled. Furthermore, what surfaces do kitties enjoy?

I CANNOT declaw. IT is too cruel.