THIS is a 1st for my Kitty! Sam, has ALWAYS REFUSED TO USE A SCRATCHING POST! HOWEVER, SHE LOVES DESTROYING CARDBOARD BOXES!  This is where I got the idea to go wthis item. I AM SO GLAD I DID! WITHIN MINUTES SHE WAS GOING AFTER THIS WHEN ID SCRATCH THE SIDES. Quickly she goes thru the hole chasing me  seems really excited when she hears me scratching it. 
THIS IS SUCH A GREAT TOYITEM! Its worth every penny even though it is expensive for me on a fixed budget!