Cat toys are so hit or miss. I was hoping that in buying this, and it having every scratchable surface available, including carpet, that it would deter my cat from scratching the couch. Alas, this was not to be. Not only that, but he doesn't really care for any part of it at all. I encouraged him to engage with it by spraying it with catnip spray, etc., but, thus far, nothing has worked. Also, it's bigger than I thought it would be in person. Would not recommend for an NYC-sized apartment.