We have a siamese that claws everything. She has a scratch pad, scratch post, climbing tower and she still goes for all the furniture. We want a leather couch but we are afraid to buy it with her in the house. We just bought a new recliner and she is already going after it. Our cat is about 4 years old and we have heard it is cruel to de-claw an older cat. Do we have any alternitives. We care for her very much but we are at the end of our ropes on what the right thing to do is? We appreciate all your reply posts. Thanks