My little dude is 15 and doesn't like change. He's intrigued by this but won't get on it and stay for awhile, but I'm sure he will eventually. He does like the catnip that came with it, now just to get him comfortable enough to try something new. lt looks just like the picture and no assembly, which was awesome. What I love is that this isn't one of those ugly, carpet cat seats that I see in all pet stores. I'm not embarrassed to have this in our room.