Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

When our pet bunny died we were concerned about our cat, Marley, who was very close to him. She was depressed, didn't want to play, would only sleep on the spot they used to nap together in, and started throwing up a lot, which was unusual for her. I was worried how she would react when I took his hutch down because she loved to sit on it or next to it to be near him. I decided to get this cat tree hoping it would distract her and maybe cheer her up. Sure enough, as I took the hutch down she hid and peered around a corner watching me in distress. But as I started to assemble the cat tree in the place the hutch had been she got curious and ventured closer. Soon she was playing with the attached mouse on a string. She started sitting on it and within a few days she's play on it. It's located next to some windows and she loves going up high on it and bird watching. I think this cat tree has helped her and she has started being more herself. I'm going to try and post photos of her on it (she's a small, black, fluffy cat). As far as the product itself, it's what I expected. It is not covered in carpet, but a softer fabric. It certainly isn't as tough as carpet would be but I think tough enough and she likes the feel of it. Other reviewers have commented that they thought it wasn't as sturdy as they'd like. I haven't found that - it seems quite sturdy to me. Like other people, I didn't include the ramps. They didn't seem necessary and took up space that could be used for stretching out. I also left off one of the three shelves for the same reason. You'll see which one in the photo I post. Marley is a small cat- 8 or 9 pounds at the most. The shelves are a good size for her. This product might not work for a large cat, though, as they might be cramped on it.