This cat tree was acquired after rescuing a cute tuxedo cat from a local pet shop.  My roommate had just lost her tuxedo and was feeling pretty low.  We walked in and I showed her this cat, made her hold it and when I saw the tears in her eyes I said, merry christmas!  He loved this tree and would play for hours in it.  He tore off the strings, used the scratching post and try to play hide and seek in the barrel.  He has now outgrown this wonderful toy but it will be donated to someone else who can get the joy from watching their cat play on this tree.
Best investment for a toy we could have purchased as it was so sturdy and strong even with Tuck jumping around on it!  Trust me he no longer the little kitten!