This cat tree is awesome! We got our female cat as a kitten, and had no idea how big she would grow to be (adopted, didn't know anything about her when we got her). She was kind of a runt when she was born, so we figured she'd stay small. My husband said we could get a cat as long as it was female, short haired and stayed fairly small. Well, she ended up being part Maine Coon, and at 2.5 years old, she weighs almost 18 lbs. Long haired and massive. Whoops. At least she's female?
The cat tree came quickly with Prime shipping and was so easy to put together. Overall, this cat tree is awesome. There are some minors cons that I'll get into later.
Pros:
1. Stability - Like I said, she's a big girl, so I was worried about stability. This cat tree is probably the most stable I've come across. It's still a tiny bit wobbly, but not to an even semi-concerning level, and in a corner it's near perfect. If the base had been made 1-2 inches wider, it would be absolutely perfect. The lower single standing ledge box (no clue what the actual term is, on top of a single sisal scratcher) causes the tree to come away from the wall about 1-2 inches on one side. I'll probably have my husband cut a piece of wood to wedge in there so it's even more stable. If she was a smaller cat, I wouldn't have any concerns at all, and your average cat doesn't usually meet or exceed 18 pounds.
2. Materials - I love the fleece part instead of the ugly orange-brown, shiny carpet that cat trees are usually made with. It's a light pinkish color, and I think it's actually pretty attractive (for a cat tree). It's cute without being girly. So much better looking than the typical materials used. It doesn't stand out like a sore thumb, which I appreciate.
3. Assembly - As I mentioned earlier, it was incredibly easy to assemble. Some large bolts, a washer, an alan wrench and 30 minutes (max) later and you're done. My two daughters (1.5 and 3.5) helped my husband put this together. He put the first ledge on backwards (not the base) so I took it partially apart and fixed it, and it maybe took 10 minutes total from partial disassembly to fixing it to reassembling. He said that originally he had it the correct way, but it looked strange so he switched it. At first it does look a little strange, but follow the picture on amazon. The rope behind it should be hanging straight down, not resting on the shelf. This provides a platform for the cat to use to get into the house on the next level. Sure, some cats will be brave enough to jump all the way up, but for larger cats, this could cause the tree to feel unsteady under their weight/size, and frighten the cat. Then your cat tree is useless, because kitty won't go near it. The platform also provides kittens with a way to climb up the tree easier. So make sure it's the right way, especially if your cat isn't into the tree at first, which is how I noticed the error.
4. Use - My cat has had the same small scratch post since we got her when she was roughly 8 weeks old (http://www.amazon.com/Best-Choice-Products-Scratcher-Furniture/dp/B008GG9FSS/ref=sr_1_53?ie=UTF8&qid=1434488930&sr=8-53&keywords=cat+scratch&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011 - just like that, except instead of a sleeper basket it had the additional posts and balls). The base was that shiny carpet material usually used for cat scratches, and it has a half dome of sisal that she loves scratching. It used to have a scratch post and 3 mini scratchers with balls hanging off, but she destroyed that part very quickly. She is obsessed with it, and scratches it intensely every time I go to clean her litter box or feed her. The sisal is finally starting to come undone from the half dome (I’m actually pretty impressed with the quality of that part of the scratcher), so I knew it was time for a new one. I came to Amazon looking for a good deal on a larger scratcher for her, and found this cat tree. The reviews are plentiful and at the time of this review has 4.5 stars. There was also one available on Amazon warehouse with no defects at all, for around $55, so I pounced on it (dad-joke pun intended).
My cat loves this tree. Initially she was very unsure of it, even before she got on it. After about 10 minutes she started rubbing her face on the corner. I left her alone and came back 10 minutes later and she had already killed one of the toys on the top, so I knew she had at least tried it out, which was reassuring. Nothing worse than trying to get an unwilling cat to try new things. She was pretty hesitant of it, until I brought it into my bedroom and adjusted the bottom platform. Since she chewed through the string of the toy, I tied some thick hair ties together and strung that through the loop provided. (Shown in picture, I also tied the ball to the bottom for now). She's obsessed with hair ties and plays fetch with them (to an annoying level). That instantly spiked her attention and she wanted at them.
Cons:
1. The base - As I mentioned above, the base is about 1-2 inches too short on one side. This minor addition wouldn't have cost the company too much, and would have made this cat tree perfect. It already blows the competition out of the water, but the incredible stability would have really set them apart.
2. The toys - Good god, the toys. I don't know what they were thinking with those thin little strings. They basically made an amazing, sturdy cat tree, built for withstanding the brute force of multiple felines, and then included these puny toys. Seriously, a newborn kitten could chew though one of these while still blind. I figure the company threw the toys in as extras, but didn't care much what people thought of them, because even without them the cat tree is great. And since there's a built in loop provided, the owner is free to hang their own cat toys from it anyway, which is pretty cool. Most scratchers have the toy stapled to it, so when the cat destroys the string in 1 second, it's worthless, unless you want to put another industrial sized staple in the scratcher (which will, as you know, last 1 second before annihilation).
That being said, the balls coaxed my cat up onto the tree, so she must like them. She's pretty desensitized to toys like that, since I have two toddlers and she's around toys all day long. Apparently there's just something about them that she likes. I'm going to find a way to reattach them with something much more sturdy. Thicker hair ties work great, since they can stretch very far without breaking. If you do this, PLEASE MONITOR your cat's play with them. Inspect the hair ties for breakage, and use thicker ones. Don't use child's hair ties, as they break easily after minimal use. If one does break it could pose as a choking or blockage risk if ingested.
Despite the few flaws this product has, I’m rating it 5 stars. This cat tree is attractive (for a cat tree), affordable, sturdy and well liked by a cat as large as a Maine Coon, whose only scratcher (which she loved to death) prior to this tree was a smaller, floor scratcher.
I’ll update with durability once we've had it for a while, as this is her first day of use.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2015
The cat tree came quickly with Prime shipping and was so easy to put together. Overall, this cat tree is awesome. There are some minors cons that I'll get into later.
Pros:
1. Stability - Like I said, she's a big girl, so I was worried about stability. This cat tree is probably the most stable I've come across. It's still a tiny bit wobbly, but not to an even semi-concerning level, and in a corner it's near perfect. If the base had been made 1-2 inches wider, it would be absolutely perfect. The lower single standing ledge box (no clue what the actual term is, on top of a single sisal scratcher) causes the tree to come away from the wall about 1-2 inches on one side. I'll probably have my husband cut a piece of wood to wedge in there so it's even more stable. If she was a smaller cat, I wouldn't have any concerns at all, and your average cat doesn't usually meet or exceed 18 pounds.
2. Materials - I love the fleece part instead of the ugly orange-brown, shiny carpet that cat trees are usually made with. It's a light pinkish color, and I think it's actually pretty attractive (for a cat tree). It's cute without being girly. So much better looking than the typical materials used. It doesn't stand out like a sore thumb, which I appreciate.
3. Assembly - As I mentioned earlier, it was incredibly easy to assemble. Some large bolts, a washer, an alan wrench and 30 minutes (max) later and you're done. My two daughters (1.5 and 3.5) helped my husband put this together. He put the first ledge on backwards (not the base) so I took it partially apart and fixed it, and it maybe took 10 minutes total from partial disassembly to fixing it to reassembling. He said that originally he had it the correct way, but it looked strange so he switched it. At first it does look a little strange, but follow the picture on amazon. The rope behind it should be hanging straight down, not resting on the shelf. This provides a platform for the cat to use to get into the house on the next level. Sure, some cats will be brave enough to jump all the way up, but for larger cats, this could cause the tree to feel unsteady under their weight/size, and frighten the cat. Then your cat tree is useless, because kitty won't go near it. The platform also provides kittens with a way to climb up the tree easier. So make sure it's the right way, especially if your cat isn't into the tree at first, which is how I noticed the error.
4. Use - My cat has had the same small scratch post since we got her when she was roughly 8 weeks old (http://www.amazon.com/Best-Choice-Products-Scratcher-Furniture/dp/B008GG9FSS/ref=sr_1_53?ie=UTF8&qid=1434488930&sr=8-53&keywords=cat+scratch&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011 - just like that, except instead of a sleeper basket it had the additional posts and balls). The base was that shiny carpet material usually used for cat scratches, and it has a half dome of sisal that she loves scratching. It used to have a scratch post and 3 mini scratchers with balls hanging off, but she destroyed that part very quickly. She is obsessed with it, and scratches it intensely every time I go to clean her litter box or feed her. The sisal is finally starting to come undone from the half dome (I’m actually pretty impressed with the quality of that part of the scratcher), so I knew it was time for a new one. I came to Amazon looking for a good deal on a larger scratcher for her, and found this cat tree. The reviews are plentiful and at the time of this review has 4.5 stars. There was also one available on Amazon warehouse with no defects at all, for around $55, so I pounced on it (dad-joke pun intended).
My cat loves this tree. Initially she was very unsure of it, even before she got on it. After about 10 minutes she started rubbing her face on the corner. I left her alone and came back 10 minutes later and she had already killed one of the toys on the top, so I knew she had at least tried it out, which was reassuring. Nothing worse than trying to get an unwilling cat to try new things. She was pretty hesitant of it, until I brought it into my bedroom and adjusted the bottom platform. Since she chewed through the string of the toy, I tied some thick hair ties together and strung that through the loop provided. (Shown in picture, I also tied the ball to the bottom for now). She's obsessed with hair ties and plays fetch with them (to an annoying level). That instantly spiked her attention and she wanted at them.
Cons:
1. The base - As I mentioned above, the base is about 1-2 inches too short on one side. This minor addition wouldn't have cost the company too much, and would have made this cat tree perfect. It already blows the competition out of the water, but the incredible stability would have really set them apart.
2. The toys - Good god, the toys. I don't know what they were thinking with those thin little strings. They basically made an amazing, sturdy cat tree, built for withstanding the brute force of multiple felines, and then included these puny toys. Seriously, a newborn kitten could chew though one of these while still blind. I figure the company threw the toys in as extras, but didn't care much what people thought of them, because even without them the cat tree is great. And since there's a built in loop provided, the owner is free to hang their own cat toys from it anyway, which is pretty cool. Most scratchers have the toy stapled to it, so when the cat destroys the string in 1 second, it's worthless, unless you want to put another industrial sized staple in the scratcher (which will, as you know, last 1 second before annihilation).
That being said, the balls coaxed my cat up onto the tree, so she must like them. She's pretty desensitized to toys like that, since I have two toddlers and she's around toys all day long. Apparently there's just something about them that she likes. I'm going to find a way to reattach them with something much more sturdy. Thicker hair ties work great, since they can stretch very far without breaking. If you do this, PLEASE MONITOR your cat's play with them. Inspect the hair ties for breakage, and use thicker ones. Don't use child's hair ties, as they break easily after minimal use. If one does break it could pose as a choking or blockage risk if ingested.
Despite the few flaws this product has, I’m rating it 5 stars. This cat tree is attractive (for a cat tree), affordable, sturdy and well liked by a cat as large as a Maine Coon, whose only scratcher (which she loved to death) prior to this tree was a smaller, floor scratcher.
I’ll update with durability once we've had it for a while, as this is her first day of use.
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Perfect cat tree! (One cat, female, Maine Coon - 18 lbs)
By So Alli Says on June 16, 2015
This cat tree is awesome! We got our female cat as a kitten, and had no idea how big she would grow to be (adopted, didn't know anything about her when we got her). She was kind of a runt when she was born, so we figured she'd stay small. My husband said we could get a cat as long as it was female, short haired and stayed fairly small. Well, she ended up being part Maine Coon, and at 2.5 years old, she weighs almost 18 lbs. Long haired and massive. Whoops. At least she's female?By So Alli Says on June 16, 2015
The cat tree came quickly with Prime shipping and was so easy to put together. Overall, this cat tree is awesome. There are some minors cons that I'll get into later.
Pros:
1. Stability - Like I said, she's a big girl, so I was worried about stability. This cat tree is probably the most stable I've come across. It's still a tiny bit wobbly, but not to an even semi-concerning level, and in a corner it's near perfect. If the base had been made 1-2 inches wider, it would be absolutely perfect. The lower single standing ledge box (no clue what the actual term is, on top of a single sisal scratcher) causes the tree to come away from the wall about 1-2 inches on one side. I'll probably have my husband cut a piece of wood to wedge in there so it's even more stable. If she was a smaller cat, I wouldn't have any concerns at all, and your average cat doesn't usually meet or exceed 18 pounds.
2. Materials - I love the fleece part instead of the ugly orange-brown, shiny carpet that cat trees are usually made with. It's a light pinkish color, and I think it's actually pretty attractive (for a cat tree). It's cute without being girly. So much better looking than the typical materials used. It doesn't stand out like a sore thumb, which I appreciate.
3. Assembly - As I mentioned earlier, it was incredibly easy to assemble. Some large bolts, a washer, an alan wrench and 30 minutes (max) later and you're done. My two daughters (1.5 and 3.5) helped my husband put this together. He put the first ledge on backwards (not the base) so I took it partially apart and fixed it, and it maybe took 10 minutes total from partial disassembly to fixing it to reassembling. He said that originally he had it the correct way, but it looked strange so he switched it. At first it does look a little strange, but follow the picture on amazon. The rope behind it should be hanging straight down, not resting on the shelf. This provides a platform for the cat to use to get into the house on the next level. Sure, some cats will be brave enough to jump all the way up, but for larger cats, this could cause the tree to feel unsteady under their weight/size, and frighten the cat. Then your cat tree is useless, because kitty won't go near it. The platform also provides kittens with a way to climb up the tree easier. So make sure it's the right way, especially if your cat isn't into the tree at first, which is how I noticed the error.
4. Use - My cat has had the same small scratch post since we got her when she was roughly 8 weeks old (http://www.amazon.com/Best-Choice-Products-Scratcher-Furniture/dp/B008GG9FSS/ref=sr_1_53?ie=UTF8&qid=1434488930&sr=8-53&keywords=cat+scratch&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011 - just like that, except instead of a sleeper basket it had the additional posts and balls). The base was that shiny carpet material usually used for cat scratches, and it has a half dome of sisal that she loves scratching. It used to have a scratch post and 3 mini scratchers with balls hanging off, but she destroyed that part very quickly. She is obsessed with it, and scratches it intensely every time I go to clean her litter box or feed her. The sisal is finally starting to come undone from the half dome (I’m actually pretty impressed with the quality of that part of the scratcher), so I knew it was time for a new one. I came to Amazon looking for a good deal on a larger scratcher for her, and found this cat tree. The reviews are plentiful and at the time of this review has 4.5 stars. There was also one available on Amazon warehouse with no defects at all, for around $55, so I pounced on it (dad-joke pun intended).
My cat loves this tree. Initially she was very unsure of it, even before she got on it. After about 10 minutes she started rubbing her face on the corner. I left her alone and came back 10 minutes later and she had already killed one of the toys on the top, so I knew she had at least tried it out, which was reassuring. Nothing worse than trying to get an unwilling cat to try new things. She was pretty hesitant of it, until I brought it into my bedroom and adjusted the bottom platform. Since she chewed through the string of the toy, I tied some thick hair ties together and strung that through the loop provided. (Shown in picture, I also tied the ball to the bottom for now). She's obsessed with hair ties and plays fetch with them (to an annoying level). That instantly spiked her attention and she wanted at them.
Cons:
1. The base - As I mentioned above, the base is about 1-2 inches too short on one side. This minor addition wouldn't have cost the company too much, and would have made this cat tree perfect. It already blows the competition out of the water, but the incredible stability would have really set them apart.
2. The toys - Good god, the toys. I don't know what they were thinking with those thin little strings. They basically made an amazing, sturdy cat tree, built for withstanding the brute force of multiple felines, and then included these puny toys. Seriously, a newborn kitten could chew though one of these while still blind. I figure the company threw the toys in as extras, but didn't care much what people thought of them, because even without them the cat tree is great. And since there's a built in loop provided, the owner is free to hang their own cat toys from it anyway, which is pretty cool. Most scratchers have the toy stapled to it, so when the cat destroys the string in 1 second, it's worthless, unless you want to put another industrial sized staple in the scratcher (which will, as you know, last 1 second before annihilation).
That being said, the balls coaxed my cat up onto the tree, so she must like them. She's pretty desensitized to toys like that, since I have two toddlers and she's around toys all day long. Apparently there's just something about them that she likes. I'm going to find a way to reattach them with something much more sturdy. Thicker hair ties work great, since they can stretch very far without breaking. If you do this, PLEASE MONITOR your cat's play with them. Inspect the hair ties for breakage, and use thicker ones. Don't use child's hair ties, as they break easily after minimal use. If one does break it could pose as a choking or blockage risk if ingested.
Despite the few flaws this product has, I’m rating it 5 stars. This cat tree is attractive (for a cat tree), affordable, sturdy and well liked by a cat as large as a Maine Coon, whose only scratcher (which she loved to death) prior to this tree was a smaller, floor scratcher.
I’ll update with durability once we've had it for a while, as this is her first day of use.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2016
Let me first say I am so thankful I was home when this happened, I can't imagine what would have happened if I was not. I just got a little rescue kitten that looks like he may have been abused or tied up by his tail, there's a ring almost at the tip of his tail but it's healed up and doesn't have to have surgery or anything - I really hope it is still okay after this incident. This (still awesome) cat tree has a little part on one of the shelves to hang a toy, and came with a fuzzy ball with a black elastic string to tie up. The kitten was playing with it and when he went to jump down, the string managed to get tied up and constrict his tail. He was HANGING BY HIS TAIL FROM THIS STRING! I was lucky enough to be sitting right there and help him out but he's freaked out and his tail is bleeding badly. PLEASE take caution, I'm cutting off the string and the loop to attach it. I still think this is a great product, but thought everyone should know about the potential of a freak accident taking a kitties tail! Be safe.
Awesome. I actually didn't like how the second highest shelf stuck out a little more than the rest so I couldn't put it flush against the wall, but with the way it's put together I was able to switch it around to a different spot and I love it & my cat is already enjoying it. Loved how easy it was to put together too.
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GREAT WITHOUT TOY!!!!!****
By Amazon Customer on November 19, 2016
UPDATE: IMPORTANT TO BUYERS AND SELLER: DO NOT ATTACH THE TOY!!!By Amazon Customer on November 19, 2016
Let me first say I am so thankful I was home when this happened, I can't imagine what would have happened if I was not. I just got a little rescue kitten that looks like he may have been abused or tied up by his tail, there's a ring almost at the tip of his tail but it's healed up and doesn't have to have surgery or anything - I really hope it is still okay after this incident. This (still awesome) cat tree has a little part on one of the shelves to hang a toy, and came with a fuzzy ball with a black elastic string to tie up. The kitten was playing with it and when he went to jump down, the string managed to get tied up and constrict his tail. He was HANGING BY HIS TAIL FROM THIS STRING! I was lucky enough to be sitting right there and help him out but he's freaked out and his tail is bleeding badly. PLEASE take caution, I'm cutting off the string and the loop to attach it. I still think this is a great product, but thought everyone should know about the potential of a freak accident taking a kitties tail! Be safe.
Awesome. I actually didn't like how the second highest shelf stuck out a little more than the rest so I couldn't put it flush against the wall, but with the way it's put together I was able to switch it around to a different spot and I love it & my cat is already enjoying it. Loved how easy it was to put together too.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2017
We have two fat/foofy sibling cats, 10 years old. The boy, Ren, is 20 pounds, the girl, Coco, 16. We're aware that this isn't ideal, but they're already on diet food, don't hunt, don't respond to catnip, and don't play with things. I've been desperate to find something to get them moving that they actually enjoy. We also recently got a puppy, which stressed Coco out so much that she retreated to the musty corners of our basement that he can't access. I read that simply providing a high place for your cat to chill can help reduce their stress levels, so I specifically looked for a cat tree with tall sleeping platforms. Finally, we needed a way to hide their food from the pup, so I was drawn to the abundance of flat surfaces on which to put food.
I was worried that any tree I bought would be too small for these cats. After careful review, this one looked like the best option. It is a little small (if we could expand all of the dimensions by two inches, the tree-to-cat ratio would look more like the advertised photos) but they have no problem with it. Ren occupies nearly the entire volume of the hut part, but he fits, so he sits. When in loaf mode, the cats occupy the entire surface area of the upper platforms, but the raised edges help contain them and probably make them feel like they're squishing into a box. They seem pleased with the coziness factor.
Only after I'd assembled the tree did I wonder whether my cats would be too big/fat to jump up to the higher platforms. I noticed that the lower levels jut out only a few inches past the edges of the upper levels, so the jump has to be all vertical and no horizontal. The cats were hesitant to make those jumps in the beginning, but we put the tree in a corner and next to a window ledge, so they found creative ways to get where they needed to go. Now, a few weeks later, they navigate the whole thing like speedy fur ninjas (who totally fail at stealth).
Stressed Coco LOVES the second-tallest platform. It's become her happy place away from the pup and puts her right at eye-level with us for easy rubs. The food trick worked, too! We put Ren's food bowl right outside one of the hut entrances, and Coco's food bowl on top of the hut so they have space to eat simultaneously. They don't care at all about the rope or fuzzball toy attachments. The pup gets a kick out of the rope, though, since it's right near the ground.
As for the tree itself, it was SUPER easy to put together. I'm a 5'4" little lady with no upper body strength whatsoever. They give you the allen wrench and all you need to do is twist things into place. The tree is impressively sturdy, high-quality, and safe! My only qualm is that there was a mistake in the assembly instructions: it said to use two of the longer screws to fasten the hut to the platform, when in fact you are supposed to use the two shorter screws. I caught it eventually when I got to the upper platforms and wondered why I was only left with short screws that didn't fit. Woop. Not a big deal and easily fixed, but accuracy would be appreciated.
My cats like the tree, I feel that it is extremely safe/durable even with their weight, and Coco is happy again. Great purchase.
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Fat-Cat Approved
By Alyssa on August 12, 2017
(I bought the B5701 57-inch ivory tree.)By Alyssa on August 12, 2017
We have two fat/foofy sibling cats, 10 years old. The boy, Ren, is 20 pounds, the girl, Coco, 16. We're aware that this isn't ideal, but they're already on diet food, don't hunt, don't respond to catnip, and don't play with things. I've been desperate to find something to get them moving that they actually enjoy. We also recently got a puppy, which stressed Coco out so much that she retreated to the musty corners of our basement that he can't access. I read that simply providing a high place for your cat to chill can help reduce their stress levels, so I specifically looked for a cat tree with tall sleeping platforms. Finally, we needed a way to hide their food from the pup, so I was drawn to the abundance of flat surfaces on which to put food.
I was worried that any tree I bought would be too small for these cats. After careful review, this one looked like the best option. It is a little small (if we could expand all of the dimensions by two inches, the tree-to-cat ratio would look more like the advertised photos) but they have no problem with it. Ren occupies nearly the entire volume of the hut part, but he fits, so he sits. When in loaf mode, the cats occupy the entire surface area of the upper platforms, but the raised edges help contain them and probably make them feel like they're squishing into a box. They seem pleased with the coziness factor.
Only after I'd assembled the tree did I wonder whether my cats would be too big/fat to jump up to the higher platforms. I noticed that the lower levels jut out only a few inches past the edges of the upper levels, so the jump has to be all vertical and no horizontal. The cats were hesitant to make those jumps in the beginning, but we put the tree in a corner and next to a window ledge, so they found creative ways to get where they needed to go. Now, a few weeks later, they navigate the whole thing like speedy fur ninjas (who totally fail at stealth).
Stressed Coco LOVES the second-tallest platform. It's become her happy place away from the pup and puts her right at eye-level with us for easy rubs. The food trick worked, too! We put Ren's food bowl right outside one of the hut entrances, and Coco's food bowl on top of the hut so they have space to eat simultaneously. They don't care at all about the rope or fuzzball toy attachments. The pup gets a kick out of the rope, though, since it's right near the ground.
As for the tree itself, it was SUPER easy to put together. I'm a 5'4" little lady with no upper body strength whatsoever. They give you the allen wrench and all you need to do is twist things into place. The tree is impressively sturdy, high-quality, and safe! My only qualm is that there was a mistake in the assembly instructions: it said to use two of the longer screws to fasten the hut to the platform, when in fact you are supposed to use the two shorter screws. I caught it eventually when I got to the upper platforms and wondered why I was only left with short screws that didn't fit. Woop. Not a big deal and easily fixed, but accuracy would be appreciated.
My cats like the tree, I feel that it is extremely safe/durable even with their weight, and Coco is happy again. Great purchase.
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Mgb1984
Solid build quality.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 30, 2015Verified Purchase
Smurfy
3 years of use and still in great shape!
Reviewed in Canada on April 29, 2017Verified Purchase
3 years of use and still in great shape!
Reviewed in Canada on April 29, 2017
We bought it 2 months ago, and the cats are on it every day, they scratch it all over, race up and down the thing, and sleep in the little closed in area as well as on the shelf-like parts (they compete for the top one, sometimes we find them both on it at the same time!)Reviewed in Canada on April 29, 2017
It's sturdy, we put it together quickly, we're SO happy with it.
NOTE: our cats weigh 4.5 pounds and 6.5 pounds. They are wee little ladies. So it's probably a good idea to know how much your cat weighs to judge whether or not this cat tree is a good size for them.
UPDATE: we've now had it for 1 1/2 years, it's still in great shape and the cats still love it and use it all the time!
UPDATE #2: We’ve had it for over 3 years now, the cats are on it every day, the quality is so impressive... I give it 6 stars out of 5 :)
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Erin 💕
10/10
Reviewed in Canada on June 26, 2017Verified Purchase
10/10
Reviewed in Canada on June 26, 2017
I bought this about a year ago, and i would buy another one if needed!! I have two extremely over weight cats and one regular sized one, and they are always on it. Sometimes it will wobble when the fatter cats jump to the top of it, but if leaned against a wall, it works just fine!! They use every part of this, except I've only seen them play with the rope once. I had one before that I bought them, not armarkat, and they tore big holes in the poles and ripped the ropes right off the tower. This one hasn't been damaged in the least. I would recommend to everyone who has a cat!! Perfect cat tower, I can't compliment it enough! I'm tempted to buy another one lol
Reviewed in Canada on June 26, 2017
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S.May
Love it! with one con
Reviewed in Canada on December 20, 2017Verified Purchase
Zoey Rourke
One year later, still in perfect condition (minus the toy)
Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2016Verified Purchase
One year later, still in perfect condition (minus the toy)
Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2016
I've had this for about a year now, and my cats LOVE IT. I have 4 and they're always scratching it/sleeping on it. The platforms are big enough to fit my cats which are a little larger than average and it was super easy to assemble. Only took me about 45 minutes. It's really sturdy and doesn't wobble at all. definitely recommend this for a cat lover on a budget!Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2016
UPDATE: It's been 3 years since I purchased this and I'm still so happy with the quality of this item! My 4 cats still use this every day. You'd pay much more for this type of durability at the pet store. It's finally time to replace the rope, but we will DEFINITELY purchase another tree from Armarkat when the need arises.
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