We have coyotes here, and live next to a busy route. None of my cats have ever gone out. My current cat and the one prior to both sport claws. They don't destroy furniture, but also aren't interested in a scratching pad or post. This Persian will claw carpets though. I don't buy the expensive wool ones. One of my friends had a cat destroy a wood table, just clawed it to death, she tried everything, finally just gave up. The cat passed away.