Frisco 33.5-in Sisal Cat Scratching Post

The pillar is hollow with a square panel at the bottom. You screw the base into that square panel with impressively long, sturdy screws. But after my very active cats played with it for a few days, the pillar started rocking back and forth. At first thought the connection between the base and the pillar was loose. But I took it apart and put it back together again and saw the screws are tightly connected, but the two pieces of particle board that are screwed together have pulled free from the pillar. That square panel embedded in the bottom of the pillar came loose. ... Maybe it was glued to the inner walls of the pillar? I would be able to tell more if I pulled off the fabric stapled on there The pillar is hollow with a square panel at the bottom. You screw the base into that square panel with impressively long, sturdy screws. But after my very active cats played with it for a few days, the pillar started rocking back and forth. At first thought the connection between the base and the pillar was loose. But I took it apart and put it back together again and saw the screws are tightly connected, but the two pieces of particle board that are screwed together have pulled free from the pillar. That square panel embedded in the bottom of the pillar came loose. ... Maybe it was glued to the inner walls of the pillar? I would be able to tell more if I pulled off the fabric stapled on there- the fabric is the only thing holding the loosened panel to the base. My cats won’t play with it anymore. I’m trying to figure out how to get them excited about a it as huge, horizontal scratching post that lays on the ground. Or maybe a footrest for me... … more

My cat has never had a proper scratching post and has always used card board scratch pad instead. We moved into a new town house and I was worried about him scratching the walls so I bought him this along with many other scratching posts. This, so far is the only one he’ll use! I did have to train him to use it (laser pointer) but it only took about 3 days for him to figure it out. Looks like unless he takes to the other posts I got him, I’ll be buying 2 more of these. Assembly was super quick and easy. It’s pretty big but looks great and seems like it’ll last a long time.

I bought this for my cat so she could have a taller scratcher and possibly something to play on. It came in a box separate from other items I purchased. Was very easily to put together. My cat was afraid of it for a day but I put it right next to where her other small scratcher is and she finally started using it. It has a strong scent at first so I think some cats be deterred by that. I’ve only had it for a day now so I can’t review on the quality but it seems good so far. Also, my cat has not jumped on it yet so maybe she doesn’t like the smell or the feeling of the carpet part. My cat is very picky with everything and a bit timid so this doesn’t surprise me but maybe she will use it as a I bought this for my cat so she could have a taller scratcher and possibly something to play on. It came in a box separate from other items I purchased. Was very easily to put together. My cat was afraid of it for a day but I put it right next to where her other small scratcher is and she finally started using it. It has a strong scent at first so I think some cats be deterred by that. I’ve only had it for a day now so I can’t review on the quality but it seems good so far. Also, my cat has not jumped on it yet so maybe she doesn’t like the smell or the feeling of the carpet part. My cat is very picky with everything and a bit timid so this doesn’t surprise me but maybe she will use it as a sitting place soon. A similar looking item at the local chain pet store was over 2x the price and honestly, this one looks better. Very good value and of course fast shipping! … more

My three cats had a different brand of the same style scratcher that they loved. They loved it to death actually. The thing had no more viable sisal where they scratched. But the replacement I found with this scratcher is a luxury edition! It has very soft carpet on the top and bottom, along with the sisal they love to scratch. None of my cats scratch on my furniture because they have this. Cats also need to stretch and scratch, and this affords them that. I always find bits of nails that have shed around this scratcher, so I know it’s doing its job. This is a must-buy if you have cats or kittens! Or maybe even for yourself, if you’re feeling a little frisky.

I bought 1 post about 3yrs ago. It held up until about a year ago. I repaired it 3 times within the past year. I decided to stop being cheap and buy 2 new ones and toss the old unrepairable one out. 1 sits next to their favorite window and other is next to the couch. No training involved they just scratch away. As I add food to dish they scratch away, change litter scratch away...they are always scratching away and thankfully on these scratch posts.

I have double sided tape on a bunch of surfaces in my home to stop kitty from scratching....I have bought stand up scratching before but they didn't stand up to this kitty. I splurged and bought this one based on previous recommendations and it has done just what they said it would do...Easy to assemble...sisal is tough and holds up...going to give it a little while longer before removing the double sided tape...may consider a new couch.

This scratcher is very sturdy and easy to put together! The kitties like this style of scratcher because it's tall and the sisal won't unravel. My one complaint is that it doesn't support flipping the tower. My cats tend to destroy the top half, and so we just flip the tower and let them work on the other side. When it's flipping time, it'll be difficult because the screws feed into a metal screw hole. It'll definitely last a long time before it needs to be flipped though!

I bought this scratching post in 2018 for my cat Bernice, and now it's been handed down to Stormy and Sunshine. All three cats have loved it compared to rope scratchers, and it's saved my upholstered furniture from destruction! The sisal is still holding up, too. It's also fun to watch them use it for parkour moves. Sometimes it takes a bit to figure out what type of scratching surface cats prefer, but 3 out of 3 is a good track record

Cats really love this item. Nice and tall and really steady, until.... The sisal tower is tucked into one of the corner joints, so it is NOT solid. The tower is stapled into a 'too thin' piece of particle board at the base so the staples loosen. Then the tower starts rocking... then the cats don't love this item anymore. :( I finally rebuilt the base so the cats could continue to use.

I have two cats both have decided to begin scratching....... one scratches my walls and furniture and the other scratches the carpet. I have been looking for something for the both..... this scratch post is amazing! Both jumped on scratching it as soon as I assembled it. (Which thankfully was super simple) they both are loving it and I couldn’t be happier! The quality is much more than I expected for such a cheap product! I highly recommend!