Every time the Christmas season rolls around and I set up the tree, I also prepare for my cat to make herself at right home in its branches.

While I’m fine with letting her hang out on the tree if it makes her happy, I’m not so fond of cleaning up all the broken decorations when she inevitably tips the whole thing over. I’ve pretty much given up at this point and let her do whatever she wants now, but these people refuse to let their pets’ destructive tendencies ruin their holiday.

If you’re sick of your tree always getting ruined by your furry friends, you’ll definitely want to give these 20 creative solutions a try.

1. Pure genius AND pretty!

2. “Thanks for taking away all my fun, hooman.”

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