MidWest Feline Nuvo Grand Forte 41-in Cat Scratching Post

I debated about buying this but the reviews convinced me. So glad I did. My angels ranging from 1 yr to 6 yrs (weights approximately 10 to 30lbs) absolutely loves this post. My bigger boy can’t climb the top, but he’s able to fully stretch without it falling over. So, it’s very sturdy. It is dual purpose - it serves as as scratching post and runway landing :) They love to run thru the house and land on the side of the post then climb to the top to sit. They all have mastered balancing on top of it. I like how the post is round, no square edges that can give over time. So far, this post has had constant scratches and landings since it was received around the first of the month of September I debated about buying this but the reviews convinced me. So glad I did. My angels ranging from 1 yr to 6 yrs (weights approximately 10 to 30lbs) absolutely loves this post. My bigger boy can’t climb the top, but he’s able to fully stretch without it falling over. So, it’s very sturdy. It is dual purpose - it serves as as scratching post and runway landing :) They love to run thru the house and land on the side of the post then climb to the top to sit. They all have mastered balancing on top of it. I like how the post is round, no square edges that can give over time. So far, this post has had constant scratches and landings since it was received around the first of the month of September and looks like I just opened the box. Will buy another when budget permits. … more

Double check the dimensions. I'm 5'2 in height, it comes almost to my neckline. The diameter is bigger than a mayo jar. It walks the talk. It doesn't slide over the floor from my strong baby boy(Mittens)scratching it, and he's about 9lbs. If you have a cat that likes to climb this is an ideal scratching post. I feel a little overwhelmed yet excited for the scratching post. Takes all of 3-4minutes to assemble. It'll look like you need a Phillips at a certain point, but you don't really. It tightens pretty well manually by .Make sure to put it together before your little kitty's eyes catch it because they try to use it right away even if the pieces aren't attached LOL(probably because half of Double check the dimensions. I'm 5'2 in height, it comes almost to my neckline. The diameter is bigger than a mayo jar. It walks the talk. It doesn't slide over the floor from my strong baby boy(Mittens)scratching it, and he's about 9lbs. If you have a cat that likes to climb this is an ideal scratching post. I feel a little overwhelmed yet excited for the scratching post. Takes all of 3-4minutes to assemble. It'll look like you need a Phillips at a certain point, but you don't really. It tightens pretty well manually by .Make sure to put it together before your little kitty's eyes catch it because they try to use it right away even if the pieces aren't attached LOL(probably because half of it looks like a average scratching post). He's fine... The table broke the fall of the scratching post. He had no fear of using it again though!!!! They should nickname this "Colossal" or "The Watchtower". Just dominates the room in a way. This is day one. I'll check in if anything happens or update you in 3 months. Because sometimes they seem durable, but they're not long-term. … more

This scratcher is quite tall, and very sturdy. My cat took to it immediately! She was trying to use it before I even got it put together! Assembly was very easy! Our kitty girl uses it often, and the base is heavy enough to prevent her from being able to tip it over. It seems to be holding up well, and it's hilarious to see our kitty girl climb it like a fire post and sit on top of it! It's still light enough for even my 4th graders to move if they need to. We're still figuring out the perfect spot for it.

Love this scratching post! I bought it because it looked heavy duty and I have a big cat (Josie is about 18 lbs) and the last scratching post she kept knocking over and then ended up scratching it so hard the rope started to pull off of it. This one is so strong and so tall she could probably climb up it and it would hold her (maybe lol). I am sure this is going to last her a long time! Also - it’s very nice looking with my decor - not tacky or cheap looking at all. It’s definitely bigger and heavier then I thought it would be but Josie loves it! I love that it stays in place, even when she’s having her crazy cat moments where she goes into a frenzy and scratches it like a maniac! Haha! Thank Love this scratching post! I bought it because it looked heavy duty and I have a big cat (Josie is about 18 lbs) and the last scratching post she kept knocking over and then ended up scratching it so hard the rope started to pull off of it. This one is so strong and so tall she could probably climb up it and it would hold her (maybe lol). I am sure this is going to last her a long time! Also - it’s very nice looking with my decor - not tacky or cheap looking at all. It’s definitely bigger and heavier then I thought it would be but Josie loves it! I love that it stays in place, even when she’s having her crazy cat moments where she goes into a frenzy and scratches it like a maniac! Haha! Thank You! … more

I have a foster kitty that has been with me for over a year. She's about 1.5 years old, lovely and healthy and sweet. I am very careful when agreeing to an adoption but this is really taking a long time. She lives in a very well appointed studio/single garage and I visit with her twice a day for at least 30 minutes. Still she doesn't get enough exercise because she cannot go outside due the the resentment of the cats I live with permanently. This TALL, BIG, STURDY has brought her joy and lots more exercise!

I looked at various scratching posts and read the reviews. For what I would be getting, I thought it was worth trying. My cat loves it. She immediately sunk her claws in it, and began climbing up and down. No pieces were missing, and assembly was was quick and easy. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a sturdy scratching post.

Our cat loves to scratch. We put this in our dining area to get him to stop scratching our cloth chairs. After a couple weeks, it seems to work -- he likes this much more than the chairs. He'll even climb all the way to the top of it. The fabric covering isn't the best for a trendy room, but the functionality makes up for it.

I was really impressed with this scratching post. It’s taller then any I’ve seen yet, sturdy and the price was really good. We have 4 cats, from 7 lbs. to 18 lbs. and they love it; especially like playing “king on the mountain”. So for a free-standing post, this is what you’re looking for.

I volunteer at Friends for Life, a no kill shelter in Houston, Tx, where every animal matters! I bought this scratching post for the Feline Leukemia room and they LOVE it! It’s tall and very sturdy! They not only love stretching and scratching...but also playing a game of who can sit on the top!

My two cats love this post. They climb to the top and balance on the top pad. I now have two of these since they were always battling over just one. This has held up well to the two of them scratching and jumping on it.