This perch is used daily by my cats.  They primarily only use the top area and the sisal posts on the sides for scratching.  The largest cat used the lowest section when I first set it up, he always has to try everything out first to make sure it's OK for his fellow housemates.  But then he tires of it and moves on to something else, like my chair!  It is well made, heavy and vacuums really well.  I keep thinking about getting another one every time I see it advertised.