I'm so happy I decided to make the big purchase. It was delivered within one week of ordering & it was very easy to assemble on my own. While I was putting it together, I was wowed by the quality & knew this would stand the test of time, even with three cats.
Once together, all three of my cats claimed it as their own (as they should!). I'm happy to say that the cat tree does not tilt when my oldest & heaviest cat (a Bengal I might add, approx. 17lbs) climbed to it's highest peak.
I got this new cat tree so I could have something new for my two new kittens to obliterate. So far they have played for hours with the hanging balls & they still hang! Scratched the trunk thoroughly & the rope still looks brand new, as does the trunk. None of the white hair (I chose a white cat tree) has shed from the base or the removable poofs. I also washed the poofs & they came out puurfect - no lumps. My cats love sunbathing in it & it's they're favorite place to take naps.
If you're looking for a new cat tree for that special feline companion, this is the tree for you. Not only does it look like a piece of art, your cats are going to love it. I've only had it for a few months but I believe that it will still look great down the road with the million scratches it earns.
P.S. This is not a paid review, I'm just genuinely happy with my purchase. It is incredibly hard to find a cat tree that is sturdy, beautiful & durable nowadays. Cheers!