My Mother used to say ,when the Cats destoyed something , that we didnt need it anyway. Although she as put to the test , when smokey climbed up , and knocked over the Christmas Tree , destryoying oraments given to her , by her Grandmother , hand made Ornaments that couldnt ever be replaced.And she was crying when Smokey came to her , and after she aclled him a Little Bugger , strong words from my Mother , she cleaned them up , and told me that Gods Creatures are more important , tham Mans creations , something I still remember, when my Cats have an accident.