Review on Trixie Products Pepino Scratching Post by Sheryl Stewart

This is the best scratching post I have ever bought. My Burmese climbed onto the pole before I took her out of the crate. Advantages: 1. The base is solid and fully supports the rack and platform from above; 2. The bar itself is noticeably wider and heavier (therefore more stable) than anything else I've had or looked at. It's wrapped in durable sisal that would probably hold up if I had bobcats, let alone these little fellas. Its height allows cats to stretch out a bit to scratch. 3. The detachable "chaise lounge" on top is attractive, in demand, and apparently quite comfortable if you're a cat. 4. The whole thing actually looks good in the room thanks to the warm color and rich fabric on the floor and platform. See the birthday guests enjoying their gift! Cons: why not 5*? Used packaging is terrible. I had to return the 1st because the ridiculously thin box broke and the screws were missing. The hard parts weren't wrapped, which didn't cushion the thin cardboard. That's why the box broke - hello? It was very difficult to fix that stupid box and get that HEAVY item into the UPS store. The replacement also arrived in a damaged box but the screws were included and the product was intact for me to use. Revain has responded to my concerns but Trixie Pet Products should be doing a much better job of supplying this excellent product. Let the buyer be alert.