Pets enhance people's lives with their animal antics and playfulness, but these very things can cause frustration when animals let their instincts run wild on your home's interior.
It's true, what makes a cat a cat is, among other things, their inherent desire to scratch.
This can reek havoc on upholstered furniture, moldings, rugs and wooden furniture.
One way to decrease the destruction is to invest in a cat tree.
Cat trees come in a variety of forms, but all serve to provide stimulation for your feline, as well as place for her to sharpen her claws.
More elaborate models have cubbyholes for added amusement, and these can be especially fun for kittens that like to hide.
They are also available in a variety of heights, with the tallest ones being perfect for felines that like a bird's eye view from the tallest location in the house.
One of the first things you should consider when you set out to buy a cat tree is whether your not your kitten will actually use it.
Obviously, there's no point in making the investment it's going to sit unused, essentially adding clutter and distracting from the overall décor of your home.
Of course, if the cat tree does get regular use, it's worth it to find a way to work one into your living room or family room.
Ultimately, the room in which you decide to place it will depend on your family's gathering habits.
You'll want to place the towering play area in a location that ensures it will be used, so put it wherever you gather with your family and your feline will be sure to follow.
Although they can stick out like a sore thumb, most people find it's worth the investment to consider adding a cat tree to their home.
You will be able to rest, assured that your pet is happy and your furniture remains unblemished.