We got this tree for our three cats to have something to play on instead of the furniture. I have noticed that they prefer to scratch the tree then our couch now. I watch them run up and down this thing like its a track. The perches are the most used spot on the hole thing. The tree is simple to put together. Had it together in about 30 min with help for the cats as seems to be normal with everyone's cats. I'm very glad to have bought this product. I did noticed that you will have to recheck some of the bolts and screws after a few weeks of use do to break-in. This is now a problem with the product just part of construction.