I call this my “couch saver” because before purchasing this nice, tall, scratching post, the arms of the couch were the only things tall enough for my cat to get a full stretch on. My new, beautiful couch looked like something I picked up at a thrift store. Now, my cat Dave ignores the couch and goes straight to this scratching post for a good stretch and manicure :) Very happy with my purchase, and my couch thanks you as well!