Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

My two cats LOVE scratching posts. I used to buy them the round wrapped rope ones and they would last maybe 3-4 months before being completely destroyed into a hairy, shedding mess. I finally bought one of these scratchers 3 years ago after passing it in the store several times due to it's cost (it's MUCH cheaper on Amazon without shipping). But I was so sick of having to buy $20-$30 ones that they just completely wore out. As you can see from the photo - the 3 year old scratcher is on the left and the one I just opened is on the right. THREE YEARS OLD and it BARELY looks worn down at all! It never sheds. I have never found a single piece of twine anywhere. They use it probably 15-20 times a day between the two of them (not including the 8 or so hours I'm gone from home every day) so it is heavily used. As for it's stability - I honestly have no idea how a cat that isn't medium dog sized can knock it over. The base is incredibly wide and solid. Mine has always sat on plush carpet. I've run into the thing before and at most it's scooted a little bit. It's very heavy and sturdy - I'm not sure how cats are managing to knock it over without completely ramming into it. I bought a new one simply because I moved into a bigger house and needed a second one in another part of it since I knew they loved the old one so much. It's easily the best scratcher I have ever bought and considering how long they last it is DEFINITELY worth the price. Now I just wish they'd make cat trees using this woven mat sisal as it seems to last much longer than the wrapped rope...My poor cat tree has been cut down quite a bit trying to get the most out of it. I have not bought the seat for the top, I've heard plenty of mixed reviews. My smaller cat will jump up there as it is and sit. My larger cat has no interest. I definitely suggest getting the post first and having it for a while before thinking about getting the seat - you might not even need it.