This loveseat is very pretty but has a few issues. It does not resist cat/dog claws at all and the fabric is a mess just a month in. I have other furniture that is fine after years of use, so it's really just the weave of this fabric that makes it unsuitable for homes with pets- even pets that are not intentionally destructive. It's designed to be shipped in a box and the top back part of the sofa flips down so that it would better fit in the box- I wasn't expecting this out of a preassembled piece and it makes it look a little goofy in the room I have it in because the back is not against a wall. Other than those two issues, it is an extremely pretty piece. If you are petfree and plan on placing it against a wall or don't care that the back is a little weird, this would be a great purchase. Looks far pricier than what I spent.