SnugglyCat Ripple Rug Cat Activity Play Mat

I wanted to like this, I really did. I first saw it well over a year ago at a friend's house and waited until I had an extra $40 to spend on a cat thing. However, upon attempting to "set it up", it refused to hold a shape, no matter how many ways I twisted, turned and pinned the carpet. Nor would it hold a tunnel shape as in the video. My one large orange tabby cat was at first super interested because, well, it's carpet and the other didn't want anything to do with it. My experience with cats has taught me that they generally don't like a surprise such as a carpet caving in on them or falling onto their back. After that happening a few times the carpet lay unused for the last 2 weeks. I was I wanted to like this, I really did. I first saw it well over a year ago at a friend's house and waited until I had an extra $40 to spend on a cat thing. However, upon attempting to "set it up", it refused to hold a shape, no matter how many ways I twisted, turned and pinned the carpet. Nor would it hold a tunnel shape as in the video. My one large orange tabby cat was at first super interested because, well, it's carpet and the other didn't want anything to do with it. My experience with cats has taught me that they generally don't like a surprise such as a carpet caving in on them or falling onto their back. After that happening a few times the carpet lay unused for the last 2 weeks. I was still tempted to keep it because I think the concept is great, I just think it needs some more structural support somehow; however, I live in a small apartment and it's hogging quite a bit of real estate. Bummer. … more

I think this rug is a great idea, and your pet may love it, mine however does not. For one, I can't get the top to stay puffed up enough for her to get under it without it laying down on her back. My cat used it for about 15 minutes when we first got it, but I think that was just because she was being curious. Now she wants nothing to do with it. For the price, I just can't see keeping it, and will be looking into returning it. Please don't let this change your mind about getting it if you think it's something your kitty would like. Mine just doesn't seem to care for it and I don't want something laying around that house that serves no purpose.

Simply, buy this toy! I noticed it online shortly after we brought home Cubby and Snoops as kittens. People seemed to love it, but $39? That seemed high and I couldn't see why it was so popular. I finally bought it when they were 12 months. The attraction is amazing. They have lots of toys and many places to hang out, but they are on the rug multiple times every single day. It is a favorite place to explore, flush out "mice", sleep, and relax. After a month, the attraction is still strong.

We thought our cats would LOVE this. They tried to love it. The top piece of carpet is too soft to keep any type of shape. We followed the videos and instructions and tried lots of different things and in about 3 seconds the whole thing just looked like a wet towel crumpled on the floor. They can go in and out of it or do anything but lay on top of it. I asked chewy for a refund :/ bummer because my cats would have been so into it has it actually been made to keep its shape.. or anything 3-D for that matter

The advertising photos really don't do this Activity Play Mat justice. It's amazingly sturdy, and before i even got it fully set up, my kittens were enthralled. They played so vigorously, darting in and out of every hole, exploring the different sized openings with twisting bodies and flailing limbs. Every photo i took was a blur of action, until finally they exhausted themselves. Highly recommend this purchase, especially if you have a fur-baby that turned the two minute daily ritual of making the bed into a 20 minute adventure because of all the blanket surfing. They'll LOVE this play mat.

My 2 cats have been enjoying this rug for the last few weeks. I like that you can change it up. I have had trouble making it stay up to make a tunnel, but they still get in there, though mostly lay on top of it. Sadly it hasn't stopped the play with my nice rugs but has helped some and they do have fun with it.

Should have read the reviews before buying- the top mat is too limp and goes flat easily. If you place the velcro down as instructed, the resulting "tunnel" is barely big enough for a crouching cat to fit in- certainly not something an adult cat could hide in. I tried to prop it against various objects (couch, scratching post, chair) but it wouldn't stay. I imagine kittens would have a blast with this, but it's just too tiny/collapsible for a grown cat. (For staff, please do not contact me regarding my review. I understand the concept of buyer beware and realize not everything will be a hit with every pet)

This play mat is awesome. My kitties just turned 2 years old and were starting to ignore their toys. Even the laser dot and the auto-fox tail were being ignored. As soon as I put this mat down, and sprinkled a small amount of cat nip on it, they were all over it. Both of them played on it until, exhausted, they laid down and took their nap on it. Still at it everyday. I have taken so many cute pictures of their play time that my family is growing tired of the texts that include them. Well worth every penny that I paid for it. I do wish the top portion of it was a little more stiff. After several ferocious kitty attacks, it doesn't stand up as much as it did when new.

This product is a bit tricky to get situated for cats to be able to crawl thru as the pictures suggest, but mine still enjoy reaching into the many holes to find toys I have hidden inside. My cats are 6 and 4 so they grew bored after a couple days or so. Maybe younger cats wouldn't have this issue. Thankfully, it folds up neatly and small enough to tuck away for a few weeks so it can be brought back out as a "new" thing to play on!

This thing is great. It's like "home base" for my cat. He always goes back to it and sits on it or goes inside. The only downfall is that the little velcro attachments keep coming off so you have to glue them back on which isn't a problem. Use Gorilla Glue. Also, the mat is quite large, so it takes up a lot of floor space.