“I think she feels really snug and secure.” The tree shows little wear and tear even after a year of use, with next to no fraying or shedding, and its sturdy design means Rosie can easily claw her way to the top to look out the window and observe “the birds, squirrels, and people walking by.” She seems to gravitate toward the basket design - she’s always napping and cuddling up in them,” Humphrey says. Of course, just because a cat tree is aesthetically appealing doesn’t mean your cat will use it, but according to Humphrey, Rosie took to the tree like a duck to water. This Mau tree came up in her search because “the brand has some really beautiful images” on its Instagram: “They just look really clean and elevated,” Humphrey says. Michelle Humphrey, owner of “catfluencer” Rosie, wanted a sleek, chic cat tree that would be a good-looking addition to her space. Height: 46 inches tall | Aesthetic: Modern design | Construction: Wood, wicker | Features: Basket perch, cave, ball toy I placed the tree in front of a window, and once Harry had settled comfortably into his perch, he seemed to like lording over the passersby on the street. Since he’s more of a lounger than a leaper, he had a bit of trouble jumping onto the middle and top tiers, but for a more athletically inclined kitty, the platforms likely won’t pose a problem. After an initial cautious inspection, Harry gladly took advantage of the rope toy and the scratching posts. Assembly was quick and straightforward, and though we did have to get rid of an accent chair to make room, the tree occupied a fairly minimal footprint in the corner of our living room - about the same stature as a flourishing fiddle-leaf fig. Intrigued by Adelson’s endorsement, I tested the tree out for myself - or rather, for my roommate’s cat, Harry. This Frisco tree that ticked all her boxes: “Just shy of four feet tall, it would let Lovey get up high enough to feel safe but not overwhelm the space, and it had durable sisal scratching posts, a fluffy white carpet lining the top perch, and an enclosed cubby for lounging.” Adelson was able to assemble it herself in less than an hour, and Lovey immediately took to it, “jumping from level to level, exploring her new digs, before ultimately settling on the top perch.” And I wanted it to have some height,” Adelson writes. It also had to be somewhat decent-looking and preferably not made of cardboard, which she would shred in minutes. It had to have “multiple levels for lounging and surfaces to scratch. When former Strategist senior writer Karen Iorio Adelson went shopping for a cat tree for her cat Lovey, she had a few nonnegotiable criteria in mind. Height: 47.5 inches tall | Aesthetic: Traditional design | Construction: Wood, sisal | Features: Scratching post, cubby, rope toy So make sure that there is enough texture, that it’s going to be a functional tree for them,” Dr. And though the look of sleek, sculptural wooden cat trees may be tempting, function should always come before form: “If it’s too slick, like if it’s just really beautiful wood, they’re not gonna be able to grab onto that and climb. Brian Evans, veterinarian and clinical director at Dutch, a 24/7 online vet-care service. It may need a really big base, or you might be able to attach the top to the wall,” Benjamin says, and Delgado agrees: “It should not tip over or wiggle too easily because cats are going to jump on it and play and they don’t want feel like they’re going to get knocked over.” You also want to make sure that it’s “easily cleanable - you can vacuum or wipe it down,” advises Dr. When shopping for a cat tree, look for one that’s durable, well-built, and can withstand some roughhousing. Most cat trees are constructed from hardy structural materials like plywood or corrugated cardboard, then covered in a textured fabric like carpet or sisal.
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