Every household with a pet has one sofa corner that has quietly become theirs, and the honest fix is not to keep cleaning it but to put something washable on top. A throw takes the hair, the damp paws and the occasional accident, then goes into the machine while the sofa underneath stays exactly as it was. Four sizes mean you can cover a crate floor or a whole double bed.

The fabric is thickened flannel fleece: soft on the face side, dense enough to hold warmth, and light enough that a cat can push it into whatever shape they want. Flannel has a practical advantage over wool or knit here, in that hair sits on the surface rather than working down into the weave, so most of it comes off with a shake outdoors and the rest goes in the wash.

• Thickened flannel fleece
• Printed with French Bulldog and Boston Terrier faces
• Four sizes: 70 x 100cm, 100 x 130cm, 130 x 150cm and 150 x 200cm
• Machine washable and quick drying
• Suits sofas, beds, crate floors and car seats

One thing worth knowing. This is a comfort layer, not a bed. There is no padding in it, so a dog with sore joints still needs something supportive underneath. It is a printed novelty throw rather than a chew-proof one, and a puppy in a shredding phase will find it. Only one product photo is supplied, so ask if you want a closer look at the print.

What the options mean. Sold in sizes from 70x100cm to 150x200cm — £8.99 to £18.99.

Who it's for: Anyone protecting furniture from a pet who has already claimed it, and French Bulldog or Boston Terrier owners buying something for themselves.