So satisfied with this product!! I wasn't sure if our cats would take to it... it definitely took a day or so for them to explore this object that we affectionately refer to as the Death Star :). My favorite feature is that it is not only a great cat perch/scratching post; I also consider it a piece of nice decor in our living room. Very pleased with this (actually) non-ugly scratching post!!! I also took out the little cat bed that came with it and replaced it with a fleece blanket, and they melt into it! Our girl cat, Nala (who is our scaredy cat & hides under the bed most of the day) finds  refuge in the safety and protection of this sphere now... it's so nice to see her out & about looking adorable in it! The banana tree leaves woven into the orb seem hardy & durable, even though our boy cat has started to bite on/eat them.