Knowing  where to put a cat scratch post can be a dilemma for any pet owner because cats tend to be wary of new things and may not want to go near an unfamiliar scratch post for the first time. The perfect solution is t put the post near the furniture your cat likes to scratch at. This way, your cat can notice the new cat scratch post and  divert  its attention from the furniture or the curtain to this new toy. You can put as many cat scratching posts as you like and place them anywhere you can put it as long as they are not in the way. Some cat owners of multiple cats put  a number of posts in one room designated as the cats’  play and nap area and this is where the cats are left out to play.  However, if your cat likes to scratch at furniture, a good place to place new scratching posts would be right next to your cat’s favorite chair, sofa or curtain.