Pet-Friendly Sofas

What makes a couch pet-friendly?

The fabric matters most. Performance and stain-resistant fabrics help spills bead on the surface long enough to blot, washable fabrics can be cleaned more easily, and tight weaves without loops give claws less to catch. No fabric is fully scratch-proof, so trimmed claws and a scratching post still help.

Our guide to the best couch fabric for dogs and cats compares every common fabric for claws, hair and stains.

Tips

• Choose a mid-tone color close to your pet's coat to hide hair between cleans.
• Keep a washable throw on your pet's favorite spot.
• Check each listing's cleaning code; see how to clean a sofa and how to get pet smells out of a couch.
• For hair, odor and scratching, see pets and your couch.

Learn more: what performance fabric is.

Delivery and returns

Every sofa ships to all 50 states for a flat $20 by curbside delivery, and most orders arrive within 5–10 business days. If it is not right, you have 30 days from delivery to return it for free. See our shipping policy and returns policy.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a cat-proof or dog-proof couch?

No couch is completely scratch-proof. The most claw-resistant choices are tightly woven fabrics without loops, microfiber and performance fabrics, and protected leather, combined with trimmed nails and a scratching post. Avoid loop textures such as bouclé, which claws catch on. Our pet fabric guide compares them.

What is the most stain-resistant couch fabric?

Performance fabrics, microfiber and olefin resist stains best among fabrics, because spills sit on the surface long enough to blot; protected leather and faux leather wipe clean. No fabric is completely stain-proof, so blot spills quickly.

What couch color hides pet hair?

A mid-tone close to your pet's coat hides hair best between vacuums; very light and very dark couches show it most.

What is performance fabric?

Upholstery fabric made to resist stains, spills and wear, either through the fibers themselves or a protective finish. Most spills bead up long enough to blot away, and many performance fabrics can be cleaned with water. Always check the cleaning code on the listing.

Is there a cat-proof or dog-proof couch?

No couch is fully pet-proof, but some come close in daily use. Tightly woven performance fabric and microfiber give claws little to catch and release fur and stains easily, and removable, washable covers deal with accidents. Avoid looped weaves with cats. Our pets and your couch guide covers hair, odor and scratching.