Feline Furniture Stairway to Cat Heaven Condo

Everything the two original reviewers described is true. Cats love this structure so much because every square inch is "scratchable." In my apartment (nine stories up),the structure is in my bedroom in front of a double window. The cats hang out there and watch the world go by.There are a couple of issues, although I still must give this plaything a 5 and intend to keep on buying parts in spite of these issues. Just be aware of them when you buy (and these are probably only issues in multiple cat households).(1) because all surfaces are carpeted (similar to velgro), the cats pluck at it nonstop, and it soon develops a fuzzy appearance that catches and holds cat hair during shedding season. You can pull some off and vacuum around, but you just have to get used to the fuzzy, hairy appearance. The cats could care less and they really need to scratch.(2) the base should have support bars (the same bars as the rest of the climber) and the joiners as well because cats leaping on and off eventually causes the legs on the bottom to wobble loose so the structure wobbles. It's a good idea to count all the legs and order enough extra bars and joiners that you can make the bottom legs sturdy.I've had my climber for a year and it has taken huge abuse from eight cats, so I can't call the problems above real weaknesses in the design or material. One or two cats will probably not do this kind of damage in ten years.One more thing, I'm just now needing to buy replacement bars because of looseness to the structure and scratched-off carpet (can the manufacturer find a better glue?) But I'm also turning the whole structure around to expose the wall side and upending the legs on the bottom for a tighter fit. This will help for awhile.It just looks like, to me, that I'll have about $100 worth of purchasing about once a year--and since there's no other cat play device out there that can match this one, I feel it's well worth the price.One final thought: The structure is slim and therefore elegant--not taking up all the air in the room with a bulky presence the way almost all other cat climbers do.I wish this company made nervy cat walks for walking around the room near the ceiling (with plexiglas on the room side for safety.) I'd pay.

UPDATE #3 Dec 17 2014The posts are much nicer then before and I received more kitty platforms then before and I like them much better then my first order!I HIGHLY SUGGEST YOU LOOK AT THIS PRODUCT BEFORE YOU BUY ANOTHER CAT CASTLE.I have spent money on other cat castles that are also on amazon in the same price range and they are not NEARLY as nice as this.I was very hesitant to buy this 1 year ago and now I can't imagine not owning one. I was stuck between another similar priced item and this and I AM SO HAPPY I WENT WITH THIS! I wish they would come out with ramps and bridges etc b/c I would love to add on to this!BY FAR THE BEST CAT PURCHASE I HAVE EVER MADE!10/14/2014******UPDATE******After 1 year of use with about 4 cats the posts started to fall apart.It was so awesome I purchased a whole new set since its cheaper then just the parts.Our cats LOVE THIS THING and I can't imagine not having one :)I would write another review but I can't so here is an updated review.12/22/13First I would like to say that I am shocked that more of these have not been bought and reviewed. THEY ARE AMAZING!I bought this for my fiancé for Christmas for our cats with the intent of her putting it together! I ended putting it together b/c it was so much fun!Pros:Very light and easy to move while being very sturdy!Every post is carpeted = everything is a scratching surface.Very tough! I sat on it (6'2 220lbs) and it held me up just fine!Very clean looking and not bulky like all of the other cat castles we have bought.No metal! No staples sticking out after a week of use!!!!All "condos" and platforms can be washed!! WE LOVE THIS!Replacement parts are available.Multiple cat use at the same time no issues.Cons:Some of the carpet on the posts were already peeling out of the box (105 posts are included not a big deal)The cat condo could use a re-enforced stitching design as our fat cat likes to jump into them. This has not been an issue yet just something I would like to point out.Nothing negative enough to warrant a loss of a star or even 1/8th of a star!I hope this helps you all! I think it was WELL WORTH THE MONEY.

Its ok but for the price I was expecting more. The padding is attached with velcro and it does it job well but I was expecting a panel. The velcro attached padding won't come off but its not a stable stepping surface for your cat at that price.

Cats adore it. It's modular in that you can build it in different ways but it's not going to be as great to take apart and build again - but it STAYS TOGETHER. You will need a mallet to put it together. The cats love to climb up the carpeted sides. I just ordered a second one. Great for Bengals.The posts are made of cardboard covered in felt.Update:May2016- we just bought a second set to expand to double size. Our two 12pound cats adore it and it's holding up marvelously to their active romping and climbing. Very sturdy if you choose a design with a good base.

I've had mine for two years now and my two "moose" kittens Ralphie and Norton love it. Some of the tubes can use a little help during assembly from a rubber mallet. I love being able to replace the tubes as the carpet gets worn out due to enthusiastic scratching, and love that new options have become available like sisal or bare beams to replace the original carpeted beams. My two current kitties (my moose boys) who have inherited this furniture from my elderly angel kitty (petite granny girl) are 9 and 10 months old, and each weigh around 10 pounds. (I've had them 3 months and they have gained a pound a month and still haven't grow into their paws!) Will definitely be buying more from this product line!!!