Keep your furniture safe and give your cat a reliable place to scratch, play, and stretch. This vertical scratching post is designed for indoor cats and kittens who need a compact, durable, and attractive outlet for natural scratching behavior. Key benefits - Protects furniture: 17-inch sisal rope pole gives cats a textured surface to sharpen and trim nails so they are less likely to use sofas or curtains. - Engages natural instincts: Hanging sisal rope ball toy encourages hunting, pawing, and batting for minutes of focused play and mental stimulation. - Stable and durable: Fuzzy carpet-covered base and solid construction withstand repeated use and make the post steady during play. - Space-saving, attractive design: Neutral green/gray finish fits most home decor and takes up minimal floor space compared to larger scratching towers. - Easy to care for: Carpet surface is low-maintenance — use a light vacuum as needed. What makes this product stand out - Real sisal rope on the vertical pole provides the right texture cats prefer for scratching. - Compact footprint and vertical design deliver full scratching functionality without taking up extra room. - Includes a dangling sisal ball to add movement and keep cats interested beyond just scratching. Practical use scenarios - Living room protection: Place next to a couch or armchair to redirect cats from furniture to a purpose-built post. - Apartment or small space: Ideal for small homes where a full cat tree won’t fit — provides scratching and play in a compact unit. - Kitten training: Use as a designated scratching area to teach kittens where it’s acceptable to scratch while encouraging play. Features and specifications - Main function: Scratching post and play toy for indoor cats and kittens - Pole material: Sisal rope (17-inch sisal rope cat pole) - Base: Round base covered in fuzzy gray carpet (described as a 13.5-inch round base) - Toy: Hanging sisal rope ball for batting and play - Overall dimensions: (L) 12.2" x (W) 12.2" x (H) 17.7" - Materials: Sisal Rope and Carpet - Color: Green (neutral gray carpet cover) - Care instructions: Use a light vacuum as needed - Assembly: Easy to assemble; built for stability during play Compatibility and performance - Suitable for kittens and adult indoor cats - Vertical design supports natural stretching and full-body scratching - Compact footprint works well in apartments, bedrooms, or living rooms What to expect after purchase - A compact, easy-to-assemble scratching post that redirects scratching behavior, provides play stimulation, and blends with home decor while being simple to maintain.