We have a number of aniamls here in our family. After buying a new sectional two years ago, only to have the mastiff shred it by getting up on it....we have been thinking about leather. We have friends that have leather seats in their car, and take their dogs with them much of the time. The seats are still nice. It does not require de hairing like fabric does either. My fear is that the ferrets will shred it just by trying to get on it. Does anyone have experience with leather furnature and ferrets? I don't want to spend money on something else that isn't going to last. I thought about a futon, but do not care for the look of it. Any replies would be appreciated. Thanks! Kim and the Minick Zoo [Posted in FML issue 4316]