amazing!
Bought it last week and as soon as i've got the delivery,i assembled it and all my 4 cats were on it! they love it so much.The quality is very good and well worth the money. Will definitely recommend.
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Best investment, our 2 love it and it saves our furniture.
I didi a lot of research online and in shops before deciding to buy this last December. We have 2 indoor cats so I wanted to make sure that they got exercise and sharp claws taken care of. The Alicante is perfect, we love it and more importantly, the cats love it! as soon as the first scratch pole came out of the box they were all over it. When we got it up they chased each other up and down, in and out of the little box, there's a hole on the top of the box as well as the side which I didn't notice when I placed the order, they love it cause they can sneak up on eachother from on top or the side! After hours of playing they settled on the platforms and snoozed for the afternoon. They have loved it every day since we got it, alternating between chasing and sleeping. The sisal also makes sure that their nails are kept trim and scrathing on our sofa and carpets has (almost) completely stopped. The medium size is great, it's not too big and fits into the corner of our living room, you hardly notice it. It's also very stable, our cats are big, one ragdoll and one maine coon cross so it has its work cut out! Best investment ever and much cheaper than what you find in the shops
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Six years on...
We bought the Alicante cat tree six years ago for our kitten; who is now a thoroughly spoilt girlie. We have since been joined by two other cats and they have all had their use of the cat tree. Six years on it is looking very battered indeed and I am here to buy another. Astonished but pleased to find that it's still on sale; I paid £26 for mine in the sale six years ago and we've often said it was the best £26 we ever spent. When you see the price of cat-trees in PetsAtHome you simply can't believe the price at Zooplus. Even if we'd have spent 4 times the cost, for six years scratching play and fun, it would have been worth it!
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Amazing value
I bought this in 2006 and now it's 2012 and it's still standing, and no one is more surprised than me. Granted the bottom pole pieces are well scratched but I've just twisted them slightly to give a new clean surface. I thought the plush on it would not survive but it has, generally covered in bits of rope. The kitchen is below my cat room and when he starts scratching you can hear the noise. I am so glad it is still being sold. A really good buy.
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my friend wants a human sized version too!
Bought this for my 3 month old kitten Hellie and she absolutely loves it. It's a good size for a smallish alcove. Can see how it's helping Hellie to develop her balance and jumping skills. Great product and very reasonably priced. My best mate is so impressed with it that she'd like a version she could play on too!!!
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Their Very Own Play Centre - Highly Recommended!
I bought one a few months ago for our 8 cats after their old outdoor one passed its use-by date, and what a brilliant idea it was! There can be as many as 6 of them occupying it at one time. Although it is an indoor tree, we have it outside for them on the paving in the back garden under a large garden umbrella; when rain threatens we protect it with the clear plastic cover of a portable & zippered 'greenhouse' - which fits perfectly. You'll frequently find them sleeping in and on it inside the cover, even when it's raining!! If I'd known back then that they'd all be so enamoured of it, I would have bought them the 'twin towered' one so all 8 could have had their own 'patch'. It's excellent!!
I shall upload photos soon.
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Can live without it
My two kittens love it and adopted it since they have been arrived at home. Great product!
Jules
This is great, my two were moving in before it was built and have stayed ever since, playing and sleeping on their tree
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Second Time Arround
Bought one of these just over 6 years ago,with four very energetic cats time had taken it's toll so a new one was ordered.
Zooplus had it here in 3 days put together in 10 mins so the same as last time,the only thing that has let it down is the quality of the sleeping box,the board used is not as good, and I can see in a few years repairs will have to be done.
Overall still the best on the net and a lot lot less than in the pet superstores.
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5 years later
I wrote a review 5 years ago when I bought this tree. 5 years on it is still as good as new. I have 1 cat and she uses it every day to sit on to look out of the window. She also plays in the box and sleeps on the top platform. The only thing she does not use it for is scratching for this she uses my walls. This was a brilliant buy.
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doesnt like it
i was so excited to be getting this,cat tree,after reading all the reviews,and not one bad one i, surely thought my cat would love it,we have had it a week now and she has bearly sat on it,prefering the window sill or the bed or anything else for that matter...so it is with a heavy heart i have come to the conclusion,that she is spoilt...and she is gettin no more of my well earned cash on anything else. I myself if id have been a cat would have loved this and it come within 5 days ov ordering, it is sturdy and easy to put up,my partner did the honours,and if he can do it anyone can :) i guess u cant please every cat thats y we love em and thats y we r skint trying 2 please them, we r their servents :) sorry
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highly recommended
its xmas morning, and dre has just been given this. he loves it. he's gone straight on, and is like a young child. money well spent for a cat that deserves it.
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Hannah & Teddy
8 months old now and still using this cat tree everyday - playtimes are less gentle than before but the Alicante stands up to the test. Money well spent
3 years and still going strong!
I bought this from Zooplus 3 years ago when I got my grown up cat. She fell in love with it and frequently uses it for scratching, watching and sleeping. Last year we got a second cat who also took to it immediately and can often be found sleeping on it or in it.
I have moved a massive 5 times in the last 3 years and the post has been taken apart each time. Last time I tried to pack it my little girl immediately knew this meant something and jumped on it as if to tell me that if it was going so was she! This is by far the best purchase I have ever bought for my cats and has been excellent value for money. It cleans up with a good hoover and a wash every couple of months and looks brand new again.
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Such good value
I have 3 very spoilt Munchkins, who are now just over a year old. This scratching post has been used from day one by all of them. They climb up it, sleep on it and argue over who is going to be on the top ledge! Excellent value, although it's used all the time it still looks great. Would recommend to anyone.
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My cats love it
My boisterous kittens absolutely love this, they shin up and down the poles and leap out of it on their unsuspecting prey!
The assembly instructions are a initially a little hard to read, but once you sort out the different length poles, bolts etc it really goes together quickly. The allen key is supplied with the product, and the only additional tools you may need is a small pair of pliers to hold a bolt still as you tighten the lower platform and a knife to puncture the fun fur over the bolt holes.
Birthday surprise success!
My daughter Ellie and her lovely husband Kevin are the proud owners of little Sammy, a beautiful Persian cross. He is a much loved and properly pampered kitten.We have just celebrated little Sammy's first birthday and, since his previous catpost was ever so slightly dog-eared, we purchased this super cat tree. Gran and Grandpa made our choice largely on the strength of other reviews and are we glad we did! It was love at first sight, once Sammy had stopped playing inside its packing box.The carpeting is so---soft and he bounded onto it as soon as it was built. Actually, it looks really nice and fits in well with their modern furnishings.This morning I hear Sammy has spent the night tucked up in its cosy cave.What a super purchase from an excellent company!Like our little angel, your cat needs one of these! Thanks Zooplus for a sup- purr purchase.
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6 weeks later......
This is still being used by Teddy and Hannah - It has been a very good buy - solid scratching posts, places to rest and play. They still sleep in the snuggle box area sometimes or just play hide and seek. You and your cat(s) will not be disappointed with this cat tree.
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Purrrrrfect!
Teddy and Hannah are enjoying the Alicante Tree and doing everything together in it. They love it for play and rest. Along with the Cat Dancer - a simple but effective toy, keeping them happy for hours. we've only had the kittens for 24 hours!
Worth every penny
I love cats and kept them all my life mainly rescues. I have bought many cat trees but Ive got to admit this is the best one yet. My kitten and older cat love it. They play with each other but fall out over who is sleeping in the little house. Lucky enough it doesnt end in tears as my older cat cant fit in. Good value for money and the cats love it.
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