ArmarkatCat Tree Model A5801, Beige

This cat tree is awesome! We got our female cat as a kitten, and had no idea how big she would grow to be (adopted, didn't know anything about her when we got her). She was kind of a runt when she was born, so we figured she'd stay small. My husband said we could get a cat as long as it was female, short haired and stayed fairly small. Well, she ended up being part Maine Coon, and at 2.5 years old, she weighs almost 18 lbs. Long haired and massive. Whoops. At least she's female?The cat tree came quickly with Prime shipping and was so easy to put together. Overall, this cat tree is awesome. There are some minors cons that I'll get into later.Pros:1. Stability - Like I said, she's a big girl, so I was worried about stability. This cat tree is probably the most stable I've come across. It's still a tiny bit wobbly, but not to an even semi-concerning level, and in a corner it's near perfect. If the base had been made 1-2 inches wider, it would be absolutely perfect. The lower single standing ledge box (no clue what the actual term is, on top of a single sisal scratcher) causes the tree to come away from the wall about 1-2 inches on one side. I'll probably have my husband cut a piece of wood to wedge in there so it's even more stable. If she was a smaller cat, I wouldn't have any concerns at all, and your average cat doesn't usually meet or exceed 18 pounds.2. Materials - I love the fleece part instead of the ugly orange-brown, shiny carpet that cat trees are usually made with. It's a light pinkish color, and I think it's actually pretty attractive (for a cat tree). It's cute without being girly. So much better looking than the typical materials used. It doesn't stand out like a sore thumb, which I appreciate.3. Assembly - As I mentioned earlier, it was incredibly easy to assemble. Some large bolts, a washer, an alan wrench and 30 minutes (max) later and you're done. My two daughters (1.5 and 3.5) helped my husband put this together. He put the first ledge on backwards (not the base) so I took it partially apart and fixed it, and it maybe took 10 minutes total from partial disassembly to fixing it to reassembling. He said that originally he had it the correct way, but it looked strange so he switched it. At first it does look a little strange, but follow the picture on amazon. The rope behind it should be hanging straight down, not resting on the shelf. This provides a platform for the cat to use to get into the house on the next level. Sure, some cats will be brave enough to jump all the way up, but for larger cats, this could cause the tree to feel unsteady under their weight/size, and frighten the cat. Then your cat tree is useless, because kitty won't go near it. The platform also provides kittens with a way to climb up the tree easier. So make sure it's the right way, especially if your cat isn't into the tree at first, which is how I noticed the error.4. Use - My cat has had the same small scratch post since we got her when she was roughly 8 weeks old (http://www.amazon.com/Best-Choice-Products-Scratcher-Furniture/dp/B008GG9FSS/ref=sr_1_53?ie=UTF8&qid=1434488930&sr=8-53&keywords=cat+scratch&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011 - just like that, except instead of a sleeper basket it had the additional posts and balls). The base was that shiny carpet material usually used for cat scratches, and it has a half dome of sisal that she loves scratching. It used to have a scratch post and 3 mini scratchers with balls hanging off, but she destroyed that part very quickly. She is obsessed with it, and scratches it intensely every time I go to clean her litter box or feed her. The sisal is finally starting to come undone from the half dome (I’m actually pretty impressed with the quality of that part of the scratcher), so I knew it was time for a new one. I came to Amazon looking for a good deal on a larger scratcher for her, and found this cat tree. The reviews are plentiful and at the time of this review has 4.5 stars. There was also one available on Amazon warehouse with no defects at all, for around $55, so I pounced on it (dad-joke pun intended).My cat loves this tree. Initially she was very unsure of it, even before she got on it. After about 10 minutes she started rubbing her face on the corner. I left her alone and came back 10 minutes later and she had already killed one of the toys on the top, so I knew she had at least tried it out, which was reassuring. Nothing worse than trying to get an unwilling cat to try new things. She was pretty hesitant of it, until I brought it into my bedroom and adjusted the bottom platform. Since she chewed through the string of the toy, I tied some thick hair ties together and strung that through the loop provided. (Shown in picture, I also tied the ball to the bottom for now). She's obsessed with hair ties and plays fetch with them (to an annoying level). That instantly spiked her attention and she wanted at them.Cons:1. The base - As I mentioned above, the base is about 1-2 inches too short on one side. This minor addition wouldn't have cost the company too much, and would have made this cat tree perfect. It already blows the competition out of the water, but the incredible stability would have really set them apart.2. The toys - Good god, the toys. I don't know what they were thinking with those thin little strings. They basically made an amazing, sturdy cat tree, built for withstanding the brute force of multiple felines, and then included these puny toys. Seriously, a newborn kitten could chew though one of these while still blind. I figure the company threw the toys in as extras, but didn't care much what people thought of them, because even without them the cat tree is great. And since there's a built in loop provided, the owner is free to hang their own cat toys from it anyway, which is pretty cool. Most scratchers have the toy stapled to it, so when the cat destroys the string in 1 second, it's worthless, unless you want to put another industrial sized staple in the scratcher (which will, as you know, last 1 second before annihilation).That being said, the balls coaxed my cat up onto the tree, so she must like them. She's pretty desensitized to toys like that, since I have two toddlers and she's around toys all day long. Apparently there's just something about them that she likes. I'm going to find a way to reattach them with something much more sturdy. Thicker hair ties work great, since they can stretch very far without breaking. If you do this, PLEASE MONITOR your cat's play with them. Inspect the hair ties for breakage, and use thicker ones. Don't use child's hair ties, as they break easily after minimal use. If one does break it could pose as a choking or blockage risk if ingested.Despite the few flaws this product has, I’m rating it 5 stars. This cat tree is attractive (for a cat tree), affordable, sturdy and well liked by a cat as large as a Maine Coon, whose only scratcher (which she loved to death) prior to this tree was a smaller, floor scratcher.I’ll update with durability once we've had it for a while, as this is her first day of use.

Caveat: I bought this cat tree open-box from Amazon Warehouse for $41. I'm incredibly pleased so far, but I think that's important info for anyone reading this review, as you might be considering this cat tree for a higher price than what I paid. I live in a medium apartment with two active cats under 1 year old. The first cat tree I bought was the simple floor-to-ceiling kind with three tiers (Cat Craft model 12400301GRCOM). After we adopted our second kitten, I realized one small tree wasn't giving them enough vertical space to explore. Like most cats, ours love to climb and hang out above it all! This model was short enough for our young kitten and seemed like a sturdy design. It's been 24 hours since I got this baby assembled, so here are my inital thoughts!Pros:-Easy assembly. All the directions fit on one sheet of paper. Took me about 8 minutes. Love it!-High-quality frame. The minute I opened the box, I was impressed by what I saw and felt. The platforms are thick particleboard, heavy enough that I can't imagine them bending no matter how fat my cats get. It's not solid wood, but do your cats really care?-Good connecting parts. All the hex screws were good-sized and metal. The sisal tubes are plastic, but the inner threads are also metal, which I liked.-Fuzzy carpet! Is it silly that I love how soft the upholstery material is? It's so plush! My first cat tree was covered in scratchy material that holds cat hair pretty badly. This tree's carpet cover is more slick, so I suspect it won't hold onto loose hair as much. Decide for yourself whether that's a plus or minus.-Sturdy base shape. I like that the base is rectangular instead of a square. The whole thing is only about 5 feet tall, but it's still sturdier than I expected. Against a wall, it barely moves when my larger cat runs up. Away from the wall, it does wobble slightly, but not enough that my cats seem scared to climb it.-My cats love it so far! They gravitated to it right away and have played together on it a bit. The house and top perch are popular nap spots already.Cons:-Some shedding out of the box. Nothing crazy. The upholstery left some fuzzy blobs on my carpet during assembly, and there are some raw edges of upholstery exposed under the middle level and on seams that might fray. The rope scratching posts haven't shed yet that I can tell. I'll update this review in a month if shedding is still an issue.-Platforms are slick for small kitties or ones with trimmed nails. My 4-month kitten just had a nail trim and has a hard time getting a grip when jumping up to higher levels. But he'll grow, and so will his claws!-Middle shelf is un-upholstered underneath. You can see an example in my photos. I don't mind, but others may.-Some screw tops are exposed. More examples in my photos. Again, I don't mind this at all.Overall, I feel zero regrets about this purchase so far, only happiness. I wish I'd bought it sooner!

I've been going back and forth for months as to whether to buy a cat tree for my two cats. I have a relatively small apartment and I try to keep it looking decent, and cat furniture is just ugly. I finally gave in and I'm glad I did. As cat trees go, this one is unobtrusive for its size. I think this is due to the design, which has more flat platforms than bulky cubbies. Also, because the carpet is more like fleece and less like the kind of carpet that is normally used on cat furniture, it has a more delicate look to it.Then again, I may just be deluding myself because I am so happy with this item.First off, it is very easy to put together. Took me about 20 minutes. The pieces are marked clearly and the directions are easy to follow.Second, it's sturdy. I live in an old (pre-earthquake) apartment in San Francisco, and the floors are uneven. I expected that I would have to put a shim under the foot of the tree in order to keep it steady. As it turns out, it's fine. The cats have been jumping on and off it since I put it up, and there isn't a hint of instability.Third, it's fun. They play on and around it, sleep on it, use it as a perch to look out the window, and stage recreations of famous historic Cat Battles on it.Finally, it's cheap. The nearest similar item in my local pet supply store cost more than twice as much.I'm glad I bought it.

Mon chat l’adoreAssez large pour qu’il puisse dormir dedans

fue fácil de armar, tiene muy buen tamaño, lleva ya varios años en mi casa y sigue en muy buen estado

Did some research before I committed buying an Armarkat tower.Got to say I'm was impressed when I built it. Very strong robust heavy build quality. Compared to others I looked at.Also replacement parts can be ordered directly from Armarkat, which was another good selling point. As I can just replace individual part extending the life of the tower. instead of buying a completely new tower.People mention a wobble and where concerned there might be a risk of it failing over. To be honest yes there's a slight wobble but with anything with height it's expected. For it to topple over when cat/cats are playing on it I honestly can't see it happening.As long as you've built the tower tightly it should be fine and take what ever you cat/cats throw at it.Took about 30-45mins to build. Had a minor issue with screw thread being obstructed slightly with glued carpet material which prevented me fitting a screw. But resolved it by threading the screw on opposite side pushing the obstruction outwards enough so I could remove it with scissors. Then re-screw the bolt the correct way.Overall I'm pleased with purchase.

My cat is 14 lbs and I was searching online everywhere for a post that looked large and sturdy enough for her. I LOVED this Armarkat post that I found on Petsmart but they were charging me $77 to ship it to Canada and then duties on top of that. (Also the post was like $130). I definitely wouldn't be able to carry something like this home so I really needed to have it delivered. I cannot BELIEVE they ship such a heavy/oversized product for free - I am very pleased.About the post:Pretty sturdy, I am going to put a weight on the bottom just to be safe if my cat starts hanging off of it and climbing crazy.Ridiculously easy to put together!The faux fur/fleece or whatever it is is really nice. Soft, no sharp edges; much better than the carpet posts I have because it won't come out all over the place. The sisal rope posts are a bit splinter-like for my liking but my cat won't scratch them anyway.The archway/box thing in the middle is WAY bigger than I expected. She fits in well without any problem (I thought she would be too fat). The bottom perch is very large and I think she'll even like sitting there. The top 2 perches are, as I knew from the dimensions, really small and I'm not sure she'll go up to sleep but maybe to hang/play.Overall I'm VERY pleased with this post. I think it is SUCH a good price for the quality you are getting (most 5+ feet posts at the pet store are almost $200). I love the material of it (didn't know what to expect as the ones I currently have are carpet).I don't think you can go wrong ordering this ... and with the free shipping!!

Contrae: se demoró un poco la entrega debido a que no había en existencia, pero amazon me informo el seguimiento de mi pedido en todo momento, eso me permitió decidir si le quedaba con el o no.Pros: llego bien empacado, desarmado y con todas las pzs así como su instructivo, el armado fue sencillo, una vez terminado mi gata lo exploró y le gusto mucho, es de buen tamaño, buenos acabados, buen diseño y en general un buen producto, estoy satisfecha con la compra y lo recomiendo.