This is now my cat's favorite place to sleep and look out the window. As soon as she was used to it, she began scratching and sleeping on it and it is saving wear and tear on my furniture.  It's sturdy enough for her to run at full tilt and not fall but does wobble just a little when she is on the highest perch. Also the small toy came off day 1, but the rope is solid. For us, it was a great investment.