So sweet, so perfect, so innocent, couldn't hurt a fly (literally, flies and other bug friends need not fear in this household. He just says hi, chases them around for a bit and sets them free).
Sweet, perfect, innocent that is...except for this:
MY COUCH!!!
I know I probably should have nipped this less than desirable scratching behavior in the bud when he was a wee baby kitten, but I was a first time cat owner with soft and cuddly kitty stars in my eyes and he was SO CUTE! I just didn't know any better. Total fail.
But let us not dwell on the past. The damage has been done (to my armchair as well, so there's that). Since I am not quite ready to purchase new living room furniture, I was in desperate need of a quick fix to preserve whatever life was left in those scratched up, over-loved arms.
I'm thinking a cover of some kind. But I first had to think like a cat. What is most desirable about scratching those darn couch/chair arms anyway? Answer: The fabric is super 'catchy' so his nails get a good workout. I'm sure it's quite satisfying.
The #1 priority would then be to find a 'non-catchy' fabric and fashion a cover for each corner. I chose duck cloth (tightly woven canvas, thick and durable) and formulated the plan in my head. As with most crazy ideas for makeshift craft projects that come out of this brain, I just jumped in and hoped for the best. Measuring, cutting, sewing and pinning ensued:
The sewing of the covers onto the arms with the upholstery needle was by far the most time consuming portion of this little project...but totally worth it. Mosby was quick to investigate his former scratching party location and found the new 'non-catchy' fabric to be not so amazing. He has since been using the ACTUAL scratching post that is available to him (right next to the chair, like...right next to it) more frequently, which pleases my heart. And my couch/chair shall live to see another day- new protected arms = best friends forever.
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