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Old December 31st 04, 03:54 AM
ms. tonya
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We are planning to buy a new leather sofa this coming spring and just
wondering about my two adult cats and possible problems ahead of time.
Our present couch is fabric and yes both cats were doing the sharpening
of the claws on the side, but since the couch was very old and wore down
we didn't raise too much fuss over this.
I keep both cats claws clipped my self but wondering about cats running
over new sofa and leaving pin size holes.
Any one in group that owns a leather sofa cares to post any bad
experiences before we dish out over $1,000 then regret it?
TIA

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Old December 31st 04, 04:37 AM
Monique Y. Mudama
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On 2004-12-31, ms. tonya penned:
We are planning to buy a new leather sofa this coming spring and just
wondering about my two adult cats and possible problems ahead of time.
Our present couch is fabric and yes both cats were doing the sharpening
of the claws on the side, but since the couch was very old and wore down
we didn't raise too much fuss over this.
I keep both cats claws clipped my self but wondering about cats running
over new sofa and leaving pin size holes.
Any one in group that owns a leather sofa cares to post any bad
experiences before we dish out over $1,000 then regret it?


I can't give you direct experiences, but I have a feeling that this will be an
awfully tough transition if they're used to being able to shred the couch.
Even my cat, who's never been allowed to do so, will test the waters
occasionally. She's also used to jumping up onto the couch and gripping with
her claws; I figure I'll never untrain her of that habit, so I might as well
give up on the idea of a leather couch.

I wonder if you could buy a less expensive piece of leather furniture and
guage their reaction, first? As you may have noticed, there's a recent post
about a cat consistently peeing on a new leather couch. Might be good to have
a heads-up first.

Other thoughts:

Start training your cats not to get on the couch, now. Other posters will
probably have good recommendations for doing this. If you can't do this, I'd
be nervous about bringing the couch into the house.

When you do bring in the couch, use a plastic couch cover for a while, until
you're sure they won't use claws. I know, ugly, but better than a damaged
couch that you can't sell, right?

--
monique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!*
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Old December 31st 04, 05:18 AM
Judy
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"ms. tonya" wrote in message
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We are planning to buy a new leather sofa this coming spring and just
wondering about my two adult cats and possible problems ahead of time.
Our present couch is fabric and yes both cats were doing the sharpening
of the claws on the side, but since the couch was very old and wore down
we didn't raise too much fuss over this.
I keep both cats claws clipped my self but wondering about cats running
over new sofa and leaving pin size holes.
Any one in group that owns a leather sofa cares to post any bad
experiences before we dish out over $1,000 then regret it?
TIA


I don't have a leather sofa, but have had a leather recliner for about 15
years that hasn't suffered in the least. My current cat has never really
gone near it and as I recall, my previous one, gently sat on it twice.

My fabric sofa and loveseat haven't suffered either.

Apart from your present sofa, are there other things in your home that are
acceptable for them to scratch on such as carpeted posts?

Trimming the claws does little to inhibit a cats natural instinct to claw.

If you don't have posts in your home, then I suggest you invest in some and
attempt to acquaint your cats with them between now and Spring. Cats will
scratch on leather but from my readings and experience, the majority don't -
if they are provided with an alternative.



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Old December 31st 04, 06:19 AM
Mary
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"ms. tonya" wrote in message
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We are planning to buy a new leather sofa this coming spring and just
wondering about my two adult cats and possible problems ahead of time.
Our present couch is fabric and yes both cats were doing the sharpening
of the claws on the side, but since the couch was very old and wore down
we didn't raise too much fuss over this.
I keep both cats claws clipped my self but wondering about cats running
over new sofa and leaving pin size holes.
Any one in group that owns a leather sofa cares to post any bad
experiences before we dish out over $1,000 then regret it?
TIA


Do not buy the leather sofa. They are cold and tacky to boot.
Your cats are a better investment.


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Old December 31st 04, 10:49 PM
Jim Vecchiola
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Actually, I have a good experience! My two cats used to shred the old
fabric sofa. Got a new leather sofa - no problem. I think it's because
the leather is the wrong type of "feel" on their paws, so they don't use
it for sharpening their claws. HOWEVER - they do like to curl up and
snooze so it means a regular wiping down the surface to remove cat hair.

KR2T

"ms. tonya" wrote:

We are planning to buy a new leather sofa this coming spring and just
wondering about my two adult cats and possible problems ahead of time.
Our present couch is fabric and yes both cats were doing the sharpening
of the claws on the side, but since the couch was very old and wore down
we didn't raise too much fuss over this.
I keep both cats claws clipped my self but wondering about cats running
over new sofa and leaving pin size holes.
Any one in group that owns a leather sofa cares to post any bad
experiences before we dish out over $1,000 then regret it?
TIA

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Old January 1st 05, 12:56 AM
Spot
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I have leather sofa and I have to keep the back of it covered with a throw
because my one cat will walk over it to get the window. I haven't found any
holes just little tiny pricks from her nails. This is the only place I have
noticed any damage to the couch.

Celeste



"ms. tonya" wrote in message
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We are planning to buy a new leather sofa this coming spring and just
wondering about my two adult cats and possible problems ahead of time.
Our present couch is fabric and yes both cats were doing the sharpening
of the claws on the side, but since the couch was very old and wore down
we didn't raise too much fuss over this.
I keep both cats claws clipped my self but wondering about cats running
over new sofa and leaving pin size holes.
Any one in group that owns a leather sofa cares to post any bad
experiences before we dish out over $1,000 then regret it?
TIA



 




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