I bought this because my 15 year old cat needs help getting to her favorite place....my bed. I wanted something that would be sturdy (wouldnt move under her), so she wouldnt get scared trying to use it, because then well, she wouldnt use it. I also needed something relatively inexpensive, just incase she didnt like it. Not only was it sturdy, she loves it, and uses it to get on the bed all the time, and down most of the time. Im thinking about buying a second one for the living room!