i LOVE this tree!  this is my third one of this style.  the first one lasted a few years before i finally had to replace it after my cats stripped the scratching posts bare.  the next one didn't last long only because of a house fire.  i love the dark fabric on this, it matches my new decor just like the lighter fabric matched my previous decor....perfectly!  it's sturdy for my 6 cats....2 are about 15# each, and two others just tend to tear around like maniacs.  so, if this can withstand all that, 5 stars all around!