Before I got this, my little Kara had a penchant for finding her way onto our tables and counters. We did not want this, but I hated telling her no; I felt like I was essentially telling her not to be a cat, because I knew she was just looking for a place to perch. When I found this, I took a risk and made the splurge - and she loves it! She tore the balls off in a matter of weeks, but now they're fetch toys, and I am concerned with the slight wobble when she leaps onto it, but so far, it's holding up just fine. My kitty now has a place to perch, toys she loves, and an appropriate claw scratcher. Well worth the money.