# Dog-Shaped Scratching Posts The ‘Lumpi’ Dog Statue Saves Your Furniture By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-07-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumpi-dog-statue References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/07/27/a-dog-your-cat-will-love/) & [pet-interiors.de](http://www.pet-interiors.de/en/artikel.php?anr=197014) Cats are always scratching up the furniture, so why not get the fun ‘Lumpi’ dog statue? This amusing dog-inspired decor piece is not only a way to fix the tears in your couch, but it also looks great. Designed by Erik Stehmann, the statue lets your cat go scratch-crazy on his mortal nemesis. Just like other [cat scratching posts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biting-edge), it's made from sisal cord and the dog is cast in polyester resin. Your cats are sure to love digging their claws into this statue. You can stop worrying about your furniture because this adorable scratching post is sure to be your pet's new favorite spot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pet Furniture:** Innovative designs for pet furniture like the Lumpi dog statue are on the rise. - **Sustainable Materials:** There is an opportunity to use natural and sustainable materials for pet furniture such as sisal cord and polyester resin. - **Multi-functionality:** Pet furniture that serves multiple functions such as decor pieces and scratching posts will continue to be popular. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Industry:** The pet industry is constantly expanding and innovating with new products like the Lumpi dog statue. - **Furniture Industry:** The furniture industry can incorporate pet furniture designs and sustainable materials. - **Decor Industry:** There is potential for the decor industry to create more multi-functional pieces for pets and their owners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Overlapping Wooden Cat Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-circles-cat-scratcher.md) - [Feline-Friendly Scratch Posts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-scratcher.md) - [Functional Furniture Cat Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donarturo-cuba-cat-house.md) - [Pet-Friendly Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hound-lounge.md) - [Contemporary Cat Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Cat-Furniture-1.md) - [Hybrid Feline-Friendly Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-cat-tower.md) - [Stylish Stimulating Cat Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catit.md) - [Demure Dog House Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-hut-desk.md) - [Cat Tree Furniture Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slash-cat-tree.md)