@futurebird Not sure if this applies, but some new fabric has sizing in it that has an odor that repels some cats and dogs. It could be that washing once or twice would be enough to eliminate the smell.
The lego cat is on a shelf. This is the *third* time I've noticed that one of the ears has been ... removed and tossed on the ground.But, I have not seen who has done this. (photos of #picaThecat are NOT related)