Cats seem pretty self-sufficient when it comes to grooming. After all, that is how they spend half of their waking hours.

It’s a myth that cats can’t be managed or trained. In fact, if your cat is laying waste to your favorite piece of furniture, there are a few quick tricks you can use to train your cat to scratch safe surfaces and leave your comfy sofa alone. Here’s your step-by-step guide to saving your furniture.

Every year, roughly 3.4 million cats enter animal shelters in the United States. Cat adoption is the best way to save the lives of rescue cats and these needy babies can make great companions.

Here are our best tips for making your new addition feel at home whether you have kids, cats, dogs, or other creatures living under one roof.