Customer Reviews
For me, it took months for the cats to notice it as a viable scratching post, then when it's new they can't get their claws into it so it's not good for scratching. But once it gets worn and they can get their claws into it, they noticed it as the best surface to scratch in the entire house. No more couch etc. I still think although you should keep a softer scratching post for when the cats just want to dig their claws into something. This wood post is when they actually want to grind down and turnover new claws
My woods-rescue kitty gave up her freedom a year ago when I moved into an apartment. She grew up with squirrels and loves to climb. Now she has an opportunity to do so thanks to this sturdy cat post. While she rarely uses it for scratching (she might if it had natural bark still on it but that would be too messy for many people I suppose), she uses it daily for climbing (to get treats at the top, of course!) Glad I purchased it for her health and happiness.
I rehomed a 9 year old cat who was found as a kitten and taken iin an horse farm. Although well cared for, she was very shy and ultimately came to live with me.
She had no interest in my couch, but I have a table and chairs made of willow that looks like bark. That, she loved. Who could blame her? I’m sure she thought it was a tree. I searched for something that might work in its place and took a chance on this scratching post. At first I didn’t think she noticed but I heard noise at 2 AM the second night and there she was , on her hind legs scratching away. Success!
I also was so pleased with kind and helpful responses to my email questions from the company on which height to get, and a little help getting the bolt all the way in!
Our cat started using it right away! Has been a couple months already, I’m looking forward to getting my money’s worth!
Mike & Cathy on Jul 12, 2017
Shoo-Kitty: I had to get back on your site and write this review. Hello to all cat lovers, anyone thinking of buying this post, do it! Hands down, this post is awesome! As advertised people. I put it together in minutes, while our cats played in the box. Set it up, took them about a week of sniffing and rubbing, putting their scent on it, now, they go to town on it! The post is easy to clean move around and all the shavings fall right on the base, I hit it up with the vacuum, 2 seconds, done! Grab the post from the top tilt and roll, (one hand) vac right underneath it in seconds, done! We've had it a month now, barely even shows signs of wear. Thanks Shoo-Kitty, well done! We are soooo pleased. Don't waste your money on carpeted or sisal posts people!
