“When cats scratch the furniture, it's only because they're trying to sharpen their claws, which means they get so long that they want to grind them down. So if you trim their claws routinely, it helps tremendously.”

American actress, author, model, and animal rights activist

Beth Ostrosky Stern is an American actress, author, model, and animal rights activist. She is known for her work in entertainment and for public advocacy on behalf of animals. Her career spans modelling, acting, and writing, and she has also become associated with animal welfare causes. That mix of work has made her a familiar public figure beyond any single field.