Our popular series of
rugged, basic sisal rope
cat scratchers...

Made to endure
serious scratching.
Replaceable sisal tops on all models

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Model B35: ONLY $74.99
Nearly 3 feet tall
35" tall, with 19" base

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Nearly 36" tall of rugged sisal post


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Model B48: ONLY $99.99
48" tall, w/ extra heavy 19" base
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the "sasquach of sisal"
One tough 4' sisal scratching post
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Giant Deal

Model B60: ONLY $149.99
FIVE feet tall
with massive 22" base

Scratch to the top of THIS!
Our tallest sisal scratching post
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"I couldn't be happier with the posts. They are extremely sturdy and after 5 minutes of being set in place, I had cats scratching [ POPULAR POSTS REDUCED THROUGH MONTH'S END] taller 48" post. Victor P, my large (16 lb) cat was the first to climb to the top and the post never wavered. Now that's Sturdy. Thanks for such a Great Product!"

-Timothy from Windermere, FL

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Proudly made in USA
This U.S. made Feline Design product features:
Proudly made in USA
  • Your choice: 24,35,48, and now 60 inches tall.
  • Replaceable tops (entire column on b24tr).
  • 16" base on b24.
  • 19" base on b35, & b48.
  • B48 base made with approx.1" thick material.
  • Massive & heavy 22" x 2.75" thick base on b60. See this.
  • Replacement parts for these posts can be purchased here.
  • 3/8" sisal rope. Tightly wrapped at high torque.
  • Tough steel connections in the right places.
  • Typically produced in earth tone - colored carpet ( for details, see: Carpet Choices ).
  • Free fleecy hanging toy.
  • Shipped with the base off.
  • Simple, 5-10 minute assembly (fasteners & tool supplied).
  • Right out of the box...emerges quality...the quality your cat deserves.
  • Replacement parts for these posts can be purchased here.

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AS LITTLE AS $31.00 (for the B35TR spare)
Spare sisal column:
B35TR Spare Sisal Top
only $31.00
B48TR Spare Sisal Top
only $42.00
B60TR Spare Sisal Top
only $52.00
**The B24TR has a one piece column, and does not have a separate sisal portion like the other posts.
Complete post plus a spare sisal column:
B35TR + Spare Sisal Top
only $105.99
B48TR + Spare Sisal Top
only $141.99
B60TR + Spare Sisal Top
only $201.99

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What Mr. Big Taught Me About Scratching

Mr. Big was my most troublesome cat ever. He was probably more feral than tame when he showed up in our back yard. But he was always getting into fights and getting beat up, so we took him inside for good, along with the rest of our herd.

This animal loved to scratch our sofas and chairs. And the poor cat had been frightened to death by something (or someone) before he came to us, so it was really hard to bring ourselves to discipline him too harshly. After all, he is just a little cat (why we called him Mr. Big is another story) . And he meant no harm. A new strategy was in order, one that we applied to all of our feline companions.

So, as I started up my cat furniture company, and began testing models of scratching posts in my own home, I learned a few things by trial and error. Here you will find some of the things that Mr. Big taught me:


How to Get Your Cat to Use a Scratching Post

1) LOCATION: Place scratching posts where your cat scratches. Also, consider putting them between rooms, at high cat traffic areas. I am not saying anything about a cat's IQ, but it seems that my cats have always liked the surprise of seeing something tasty to scratch each time they've entered a room. It's really not a reflection on a cat's intelligence. I just think he'll be happy to put this in his routine if you can make it easy for him to come upon a well-placed scratching post.

I don't need to tell you that your cats want to be near you when you are sitting and relaxing (so here I am telling you..heh, heh, heh). Make sure a post is convenient to these places (where you like to relax) . Think in terms of more than one post (just like you have more than one chair!). Yes, big surprise....we suggest you purchase more than one scratching post in most cases.

2) INTRODUCE & PLAY : The following method will seem remarkably simple & obvious. But if you think about it from a cat's point of view, it is bound to produce the desired result of helping your kitty discover her scratching post on her own terms.

I will briefly tell you what did NOT work with Mr. Big, or with any other cat we've come across over the years, and that is MAKING the cat go through the act of scratching the post. If you think about it for a moment, you'll agree that a cat must resist this to retain his dignity and his independence ( and to frustrate and annoy you, you big bully! ). So, forget about putting his paws on the post and pretending with him that he's scratching. It's just too heavy-handed for most cats, and will usually fail to produce the desired result. Plus, it's a good way to wind up bleeding.

Instead of bleeding, get a magazine so you can sit and read while you do this next step. Also get a long piece of string (about a yard or so) . So, even before the cat comes in the room, drape the string over the length of the post, and just hang on to your end. Now sit next to the scratching post, and patiently wait for your cat to come in the room. Sit very naturally, and do not appear interested in the post, the cat, or the string. In fact just be very quiet and still, kind of like you're dead - except you're not really dead. When your cat comes to investigate your (fake) death, use the string to attract your cat to the post. Do this by very slowly dragging it up the post to the very top. You can do this very smoothly by "reeling" in the string around your index fingers. It's even possible to fool your cat into thinking that the string is alive - and therefore some slithery little prey that needs to be hunted down (or "hunted up" in this case). As the cat notices the string's ascent up the pole, stop it for a moment, and then restart it. I find that many cats will just climb right up the post after the string. Once that's happened, the die is cast (as opposed to the cast being dead). Your cat has found the best place to scratch all on his own. Well, not really... but it'll be our little secret!

Truly, your cat knows that you've participated in this little hoax. But he also knows that your did this with him, and you didn't make him scratch there. You helped him see where to scratch, and you also spent some quality time with him. There was no yelling, no punishment, no forcing of any kind, and best of all, no frustration. It was a piece of cake!

Your cat likes to play, and will appreciate the attention. And you could use a little playtime with your cat, too. Enjoy it! Cats are really good at playing! Maybe you are too serious to play? Oh I don't think so... heh, heh, heh... Just give in to your inner cat.

A note to the reluctant cat-owning member of the family: Maybe you're not totally invested in this critter. I get that all the time & believe me, I do understand. It took me forever to finally admit that I owned Mr. Big. But when you succeed in getting your (wife's?) cat to use this scratching post, you will have accomplished something really positive. And you'll feel good about it).

3) PRAISE: Praise your cat for using the post. Make happy, friendly sounds to encourage your cat. If your cat has a favorite treat, you can even reward him when he scratches.  A little tender scratch behind his ears and a loving stroke is always a nice reward, too. If only WE could get this kind of encouragement when we do positive things!

It really is just that simple, folks. Your cat obviously WANTS to scratch, and he will prefer a great scratch post to anything else. Give this a try, OK? When it works for you, pass it along to someone else who needs a little help. And by all means, let us know if we've helped you solve this common cat problem.

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B35tr - 35" Sisal Rope Scratching Post: only $74.99

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