I love this cat tree! Especially after looking at the ones at the pet store. This one is larger and sturdier and the carpeting is a low pile, which I think looks better than the shag on the other ones. I don't feel any need to anchor it to the wall. I have four cats who are older - 10 to 14 years in age, and I thought they might not be interested in this, but they are on it all the time, usually lounging in the boxed perches, but also often on the very top. Every time I walk into the pet store now, when I look at their trees, they look small and junky by comparison, and they are more expensive. I always feel a little apprehensive ordering things online that I have not seen in person, but this was even better than I expected. Easy to put together, too. Highly recommend.