Loved this but so does my cat. She has clawed it up in several places (and yes, I have several scratching posts she uses too) within a few months of owning it. In addition to not being cat claw resistant, the plastic backing shows through so it almost looks like the rug yarn has glitter in it. It's pretty stiff and not soft but I didn't by it for its softness level. I put a pad underneath so it doesn't slip on hardwood. The pattern is great and it's easy to vacuum. It was great for the price but I will have to invest in something more durable in the future.