When your golden retriever decides your new sofa is their personal throne, or your cat treats your armchair like their personal scratching post, you quickly learn that not all furniture is created equal. After decades of helping families find dog-friendly and cat-friendly furniture that actually survives real life, we’ve learned what works – and what doesn’t.

The truth is, you don’t have to choose between a beautiful home and a pet-friendly one. You just need to know which materials can handle the reality of life with furry family members.