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"Thank you for the e-mails, I just knew buying from someone who advertised in The Nation would be painless!  The only problem I've had so far is that I'm worried how long the thing will last, Fatty just can't get enough.  She loved it at first touch.  Kitty has needed a little training, but with the booklet it's been quite easy.  At the end of the day, my wife, our girls, and our couch are all very happy we found Natural Scratch.  Because those cardboard thingies are crap, and nobody wants ruined furniture!"  C.N., Washougal, WA   "The cat posts are great!  I gave one to a friend and her cats love it!  Thanks again!" C.P., Tucson, AZ   "I thought I would send an update.  I received the post very quickly. Taking your advice I placed it in the living room while the cats were napping and put on a football game and picked up a book.  They were immediately curious and checked it out.   My male, Tiki, took right to it and the female has some lapses but loves hunting out the treats.  It is wonderful and I am recommending it to all my friends." M.C., Smyrna, GA   "Thanks, Ted.  This is my second Natural Scratch post.  My male cat loves it and I just got new leather furniture in my living room, so I need another one. Love the product. Thanks."  D.S., Orlando, FL   "Just wanted to let you know my door frames are safe thanks to you!  We live in an apartment and the cats (previously indoor-outdoor pets) had thrashed the door frames, but since the Natural Scratch post arrived they haven't touched them.  In fact, I had barely gotten the post set up when both Maverick and Molly began scratching on it.  The directions were great but for these two there was no training necessary.  Maverick is tall and especially appreciates the added height of the post, and Molly is often found clinging to it with all four paws off the ground, frantically batting at the antennae.  Thanks for a great product!" R.B., Pasadena, CA   "Just a note to let you know the Natural Scratch I ordered is a hit with my two cats.  They started playing with it right away and began using it regularly very soon after.  One of the cats likes to play around and jump onto it from a window sill, attesting to its stability.  Great product!"  T.C. Meriden CT   "My Diva loves her Natural Scratch. We are preparing to take a month long road trip in our 27' RV and I was hoping you could make me a flat scratching post. Diva only scratches on the 'feet' of her Natural Scratch, so I thought this would work and be easier to take aboard a small RV. I was thinking a square but a rectangle would be fine.  She does not like those flat cardboard things sold at petstores.  She loves her post. Runs to it regularly when she is happy, first thing in the morning, when she is annoyed at me, whenever. The post feet are getting a bit of a convex appearance from her attention to it. She never uses the vertical post. Go figure.  Thank you." S.H. Yucca Valley, CA (Note:  I wound up making a simple horizontal scratching plank for Diva, and she likes it a lot, which is wonderful.)   "Thanks!  The Natural Scratch arrived yesterday.  Great service and speedy delivery.  I set it up, nipped it, and stuffed it with Temptations Treats.  Four out of 5 cats have already "took" to it.  They have scratch devices all over the place on the floor but I know some of the cats prefer to stretch and scratch at the same time and this post gives them the opportunity.  Thanks again.Ó C.K., Wainwright, Alberta, Canada   ÒIt took a little time and patience but Brith-lee has given up her fondness for Oriental carpets in favor of Natural Scratch.  We are both delighted.Ó  P.R. Alexandria, VA "Just to let you know, our cats (who are both usually stupendously uncooperative) have immediately taken to scratching the post and stopped scratching the furniture. Extraordinary! I was rather dreading a long process of re-education--pedigree cats are not the brightest creatures in my experience. All I did was to sort of rub some catnip into the wood and they seemed to get the message. Anyway, a great product. Please do let me know about any other cat-related things you're making. I'd really like one of those structures with several platforms made of nice wood (would be pretty heavy to send I'd imagine). Thanks again and keep in touch." S.R. London, England "My cat Toby took to the Natural Scratch pretty easily. He is still not perfect but uses it most of the time. I am still working with him. I liked your booklet on cat psychology. I am so happy the system is working as the cat had really done a number on an antique table--he has good taste! Just the other day the cat stated to scratch in an inappropriate place (which is rare now) but I pointed to the Natural Scratch and he went right over! Amazing! He is really getting the idea." B.H. Warren, PA "I often wondered why ***** or the better pet places don't carry your scratch posts. They are so much better than the junk they sell in those stores. I was very glad that I found out about yours before I bought one in the store!" E.M. Newton, PA "We purchased a Natural Scratch cedar post about three or so years ago, and I just wanted to let you know that Misty still loves it. We put treats in it about once or twice a week, but she'd scratch on it anyway. She does look at us expectantly when she scratches as if to say, 'Hey Mom! See, I'm a good girl, I'm scratching where I'm supposed to and not on your furniture!!!'" S.O. Penfield, NY "Ted, just letting you know I received the Natural Scratch about 20 minutes after we got off the phone. I didn't entirely follow the instructions with it (though I did read them)--I don't think it made any difference. Within twenty minutes of setting the post up, my cat found it and has since used it about four or five times within the past hour. I think she's satisfied and so am I--great product. If anyone asks me where I got it or seems in need, I will absolutely refer them to you. Thanks." D.B. Louisville, KY "I ordered Natural Scratch for a feral cat that I adopted. She went for this post naturally, as good as she did for using the litter box! I am surprised by how well Natural Scratch works and pleased. It works so well for her--you have a great product!" S.W. Sterling, IL "Mr. Schaar, Thank you for Natural Scratch! My son and I put it together the day after it arrived at our house. I put it in the kitchen, because my cat was showing too much interest in the kitchen table legs! A little bit of catnip, and a feather toy of hers, and it didn't take long for her to realize just how much fun she could have, with nobody saying 'No.' She loves the thing! She plays with the bungee cord, and scratches on the post and the base. The interest she was showing in my table seems to have gone by the wayside. I'm happy, she's happy, my husband's happy. This is a special cat. We just adopted her two weeks ago today from a no-kill shelter. She is three or four years old, according to the vet. It's the first time I've ever adopted an adult cat, (we had lost out previous cat), and I was a little apprehensive as to what sort of bad habits she may have acquired along the way, in her former life. She's a sweet, beautiful little cat, and I wanted very much for everything to work out for all of us. Having the Natural Scratch in the house certainly helps. So, again, thank you very much, from all of us, especially Kisa, (sounds like 'Lisa'). P.S. My husband knows where Brookfield is; it's not far from Waukesha, where he lived for a number of years. Small world!" Sincerely, T.M. Navarre FL "The Natural Scratch post arrived in just two days! My husband had no problem assembling it and one cat took to it right away. The others are all very interested in it but, so far, are just lying on it or under it! They have many scratchers that they use, so I am sure this one will soon be getting lots of attention." A.V., Warner Robins GA "Actually this is my second order (the first placed about 5 years ago). This is the BEST scratching post on the market; I'm purchasing the second one as a gift for a friend...she just adopted a cat from our local ASPCA. The first Natural Scratch is still going strong...the cats haven't touched the furniture since it arrived. On a side note...you may wish to charge MORE for the Natural Scratch (they last forever)." D.L., Spring Lake Heights NJ "I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with my two scratching posts I ordered from you. I have six cats and I have purchased carpet scratchers, sisal rugs, and everything else trying to avoid declawing. When I noticed my two main 'scratchers' digging into my smooth antique wood furniture and molding, it occurred to me that they much prefer a smoother surface. I searched all over town at the pet shops looking for a tall, plain wood scratching post to no avail. I wondered why no one had thought to manufacture such a thing. I was planning on building my own when thankfully I came across your website. Your posts were exactly what I had in mind and at a reasonable cost. My scratchers took very quickly to them with little training, and a side benefit is the wonderful cedar odor they have. They are a little bigger than I thought they would be, but blend in well with my rustic decor and their size makes my kitties think they are 'trees.'" Thanks again. S.M., Hilliard, OH "I'm a repeat customer. The first post saved my grandmother's dining room set! Rudy will only scratch on natural wood. Thank you for this product!" S.P., Cumberland, RI "Thank you! I started off with just one to see how my three cats would take to it. And one of them has claimed it as hers. She was rubbing the box with her cheeks before it was even opened. So, of course, the other their cats each need their own post, now. So thank you! With appreciation." C.C., Queen Creek AZ "Thank you, Ted, I have three cats, but only the youngest is hard on the furniture and the Persian wool rug I just purchased. He loves the scratching post! We're having lots of fun playing around and on the post, and he loves finding goodies and grabbing the cord in the post. I also use pipe cleaners to lightly scratch around the base and up the sides, which he chases, grabs and bites. He knows the word 'treat' so now we are working on 'scratch.' I have sent the link for your website to all my friends and family with kitties, and highly recommend your scratching post." Thank you, L.M., Yukon, Ok "Hi, Ted, The Natural Scratch works great! Both cats love it, especially the 'mouse' hole! Thanks again." F.B., Swansea, MA "Just had to let you know that my cats absolutely love the Natural Scratch post that I ordered. In fact one of the five has tried to take it over for himself. I rubbed a little catnip on the sides of the post and that's all it took for them to start using it and playing. Thanks again for a wonderful product!!" C.H., Edwardsburg, MI "We received our order for the Natural Scratch post. My husband and I were just as excited and curious as the cats. Lots of sniffing and pawing (by the cats) and assembling by the humans. Any-who-how we got the post together and it now is a source of amusement and the cats have established a new place to hang out. They have taken to the post without any problems. We encouraged them and followed your directions. They scratch, stretch and play with the post throughout the day. We cannot wait for our many cat lover friends to see this large post in our living room. Thanks for your creative talents." N. & T. Cook, Burke, VA "Hello, I was cleaning out my mailbox and just wanted to let you know that the Natural Scratch I ordered in November has been a big hit with both cats, but particularly with my little Ninita. I could hardly get it out of the box and put together, she was so eager to get to it. Thanks for providing a high-quality, affordable product (tons better than anything I've seen in stores) and great customer service!" L.S., Richmond, VA "Just wanted to let you know we got the Natural Scratch post, got it together, and as soon as we went to bed we heard the kitties scratching on it. I have 13 cats,11 feral (don't ask), and they actually line up to use the post. It's great to see them all gathered round it--one sitting on top, two or three scratching on it and two or three patiently waiting their turn. Thank you for a wonderful post at a great price! And please do use my e-mail as a testimonial. Your product is really great. I've shared your URL with several friends. I talked to one girlfriend yesterday, and she said she'd ordered four (she's another cat rescuer, and has farmed out her ferals to three other homes, so she ordered one for herself and for each of her foster pet-servers)." L.S., Woodbridge, VA "My cat woke up while I was assembling Natural Scratch and started scratching it right away. I haven't seen her scratch anything else in the house yet! Besides being a great scratching post, it's a great toy, too. She loves to try to catch the antennas and fetch toys off of the top of it. This was worth waiting for. Thank you so much. BTW, it looks good, too. Those sisal and carpet things are so ugly. Please feel free to use my comments on your site. I hope a lot of people buy your posts, they are so great and the cats need them. I hate the practice of declawing cats." E.W. Hopkinsville, KY "I just wanted to write and tell you how much my kitties Gus and Lupe love Natural Scratch. Not only has it saved my sofa, but these little guys entertain themselves endlessly by scratching, climbing and playing on their Natural scratch post. I have recommended it to ALL my friends who have kitties! I really mean it about saving my sofa--it would be toast by now if not for Natural Scratch (they didn't care at all for other scratchers I gave them)." S.G. Brooklyn, NY "Just wanted to tell you that Misty LOVES the scratching post! As of the first day it arrived, she stopped scratching on everything else. The only time she tries to scratch on my dresser is if no one has gotten up to feed her by about 8:00--9:00 a.m.! And she stops that as soon as I get up; she knows it will wake me up :) We love it. Thank you so much for creating this scratching post! We had tried all sorts and kept looking for a wooden one, to no avail. No one had wood! We couldn't figure out why. Then we found your Web site. I'll be recommending you to our friends and family. :) Good luck; I hope you continue to prosper! Satisfied customers." J. S. B. J. and M.O. East Rochester, NY "Hi, Ted, I am sending some photos of my kitties (Dussel & Mini) playing on the Natural Scratch post for you to use on your Web page. I first bought the Natural Scratch post in November when my kittens were about four weeks old. I did not have to train them to use the post. I showed the post to them, played with them around the post a few minutes, and they took to it immediately! I was so impressed, and I also love the idea that the post is all-natural that I purchased two more posts, and now have a total of three Natural Scratch posts! One post is in the basement (their play room) the second post is for the upstairs, and the third post is going to our beach house! The kittens are now four months old and the post is one of their main scratching areas as well as play toy as you can see in the photos! Thanks for the easy ordering and quick delivery!" T.B-K.,Shepherdstown, WV "I have two Natural Scratch posts in my home. I have several cat companions, and I also foster kittens and cats for a local rescue. My resident adult cats have come to enjoy the Natural Scratch post. But what is very interesting to me is that little kittens take to it instantly. They are drawn to it every time. Without any training or prompting, they run to it, scratch on it with great pleasure, and climb it like a tree. I have recommended Natural Scratch to people who adopt my kittens. Thank you for making such a fine, useful product." L.J.P., Philadelphia, PA "Our kitten started to scratch a few weeks ago, and I immediately knew we'd have to get him something. I searched Google for 'natural cat scratching post' and found your site. We received the Natural Scratch post last week and it works beautifully. Your instructions are thoughtful and sensitive. We haven't completely retrained the cat to use only the post, but it is improving with catnip and treats, and now he has a fun place to climb on indoors. Just in time for the winter months! Our declawed (not by us) kitty loves to 'scratch' her paws on it too. This post is so much nicer than those carpet-covered or cardboard options, I am happy we found this. The price is very reasonable. I would recommend this for any cat home without reservations. Thanks for your help!" E.M., Gainesville, VA "Attached are photos of Fraidy with her Natural Scratch post. Jo and I followed your training instructions and Fraidy has taken to her Natural Scratch post perfectly. She goes to it all through the day. We think she has developed a 'personal relationship' with it. Her usual routine (when we're at home with her) is to scratch and then stare at us for her treat. It's a riot. Thank you for giving Fraidy a wonderful 'friend' and for helping us preserve our furniture." R.S. and J.D. Binghamton, NY "The post I ordered for my kittens several months ago is amazing. They clearly prefer that post over other more expensive posts I've purchased for them. I'll be ordering more in the future when my housing situation settles down and I have a bit more cash. Thanks for a GREAT product!" C.M. Florence, KY "I was very surprised that it showed up yesterday already. Once I assembled it, I called my cats over. They immediately started going after the teasers on the top. Once they felt the wood under their claws they both started scratching. They looked at me to make sure I wasn't going to scold them. I gave them some praise and they went right back to scratching. I gave them a few treats and placed a few in the Mouse Hole, which they figured out how to get to in no time. Then I put one in the indent in the top and Sonny dug his claws in and climbed the post and balanced on top while he ate his treat. He has since climbed it several times, and they both have used it quite a bit. There is already a nice little pile of cedar shavings on the floor. I will send some pictures if I can catch them in the act later on this week. Thanks!!" T.F., Ashland, WI "Just wanted to take a moment and send you this email . We received the Natural Scratch last Monday and put it together right away . It was very easy to put together. I have to admit that I was skeptical at first having tried various carpeted posts . None of them appealing to our cat Norman at all. He developed a liking for our bedroom furniture and nothing else was going to satisfy him. Anyway, we set up the Natural Scratch, and all I did was wiggle the antenna at him. That was all it took. He's been happily scratching away at the Natural Scratch and hasn't touched our bedroom furniture since. Thank you so much for the product and for such great customer service." P.& T.P., Upper Darby, PA "Just wanted to let you know that Natural Scratch is a hit with both of my cats. It's a great looking post that both cats took to from Day One. Your tips in the booklet were very helpful. They almost immediately began seeking it out and they no longer have interest in the couch, wooden bathmat, or other furniture. I think it is well designed, very affordable, and completely suited for what cats like to do. The boy tends to scratch vertically and the girl scratches horizontally on the low part--so this is a perfect post for both of them. Thanks for a great product!" L.M.R., Brooklyn, NY "Dear Ted: Kudos to you! This is the first scratching post that attracted Rhoda, our cat. It's taken 11 years to find the right one! We followed the directions you enclosed with the product; and within an hour the cat showed interest. By the next day she was scratching. FYI today I recommended it to my veterinarian." C.A., Tucson, AZ "I've owned more than a dozen cats and never had a problem with scratching until this one, who wouldn't use horizontal or carpeted posts, nor sisal. Only the carpet. But the Natural Scratch, with just a reward after first use, did the trick. No more carpet pulling. I was getting pretty desperate and running out of options. I should have tried Natural Scratch first." D.S., Thornton, CO "Dear Ted: The Natural Scratch arrived last Friday and I set it up and left it in another part of my house for a few days knowing that I needed to spend some time with my two cats, Tobie a 9 lb. cat and Jackson, my 20 lb. cat. Sunday afternoon I finally put it in the living room next to their old rug one. I rubbed it down with the catnip and gave Tobie her little treat from it and watched. She ate the treat and walked away. Needless to say within the week they are both using it. Tobie really surprised me because she was my problem 'child' with my carpet in hidden corners where I had to put down bricks to keep her from those corners. I still have not taken those away, but Tobie is using the post. Jackson, I knew would not be a problem. My husband was rather impressed with it. He did not realize that a cat would scratch on wood like that. Needless to say we are both impressed with the post. Thank You." N.K., Orange Park, FL "Hi,Ted: Thank you very much for taking the time to answer all of my questions before ordering your product. Your kindness was greatly appreciated. Before I purchased Natural Scratch, I read the testimonials that were on your web site and wondered if our five-month-old kitten would like it as much as other people had claimed. While I was still a bit skeptical, I went on and placed my order. Just a few days later, Natural Scratch arrived. My husband put it together and sat it down in her favorite room. Our kitten, Lovely, was thrilled! Lovely grabbed onto it and scratched. I didn't even have time to read the training instructions. Before bedtime, she learned to climb all the way to the top and sit down to enjoy the red toy on top. We gave Lovely a treat and told her how proud we were of her scratching. Mostly, we are proud of you, Ted, for inventing such a delightful and helpful product." M.B.M., Wilson, NC "Ted, I just sent this message to some of my cat loving friends. Thought you might enjoy it. Thanks for a great product Ted!! Message: Have been having all sorts of problems trying to keep Mysty from scratching everything in sight. I came across a scratching post on the Internet and ordered it. I put it together Saturday, while she was sleeping, and introduced it to her after her nap. I had my doubts, but everything else up to this point has failed. Surprise, surprise--SHE LIKE'S IT!!! Once I got her coaxed into putting her claws on it - you could actually see the happy expression in her eyes. 'Oh Wow! Great scratching material!'" B.R., Tulsa, OK "Hi, Ted. Here are some pictures for your enjoyment. Feel free to post and/or circulate. Caesar loves his post. I got a new kitten shortly after that and he will let her play with anything but the post. He especially loves the antenna and has totally abandoned the couch without any training when I put them side by side. You may not have thought of it's use as a cat yoga mat!" A.S., Burlington, VT "I got one of your Natural Scratch posts about a month ago. Mr. Wiggles wanted to scratch it before I got it put together. Freckles took some patience and reinforcement with toys using the top of the post as their 'place to hang out and be easily caught,' the Da Bird was especially effective for this. Now they use the post about 98% of the time." D.Z., Kingston, TN "Dear Mr. Schaar, I just wanted to let you know that the Natural Scratch posts arrived here, and I put them together very easily, and that I think they are just wonderful! I've never seen a scratching post that was so well-designed and good-looking enough that it fits in very harmoniously in my living room, and all that. "But, most important, I've never seen a scratching post that cats took to and loved so immediately and so well! I have two new kittens, and they were even easier to train that your booklet discussed! They took to the Natural Scratch post immediately, on first being introduced to it. They are scratching a lot more now than they did before, obviously because scratching the Natural Scratch is so much more enjoyable for them than using the other scratching posts I had, and certainly more so than scratching my furniture. "The post has also become a favorite place for them to play with me--they are always wanting me to put a fishing-rod style toy in the Mouse Hole, so they can jump up, get the toy, and have me dangle it around so they can play with it. They then insist on me putting the toy back in the Mouse Hole, so they can catch it and play some more. So, we now do a lot of our playing on the Natural Scratch as well their scratching it. I really think that this is by far the best scratching post product, both for protecting one's furniture and for maximum enjoyment, exercise, and healthy scratching for the cats, that I've ever seen. "I was looking a long time for something better than the standard posts that are just covered with shag carpet--an eyesore, and I wouldn't find them very fun if I was a cat. All my cat-owning friends who've seen it say at once 'Where did you get that?' Since they've been looking for superior scratching products too. "So I am very glad that I found Natural Scratch, and I want to let you know how delighted my kittens and I are with it! I had no training problems at all, I followed your suggestions for first introducing the post to them, and from that one experience they took exclusively to Natural Scratch, obviously with a lot of pleasure! "Thank you for making this product available, and you really deserve to know what a great solution it is both to cats scratching in the house, to having the scratch post not be an eyesore, and to providing the cats with lots of pleasure both in scratching and playing. Thanks so much again!" P.B., Sunderland, MA "Tiger LOVES his new scratching post and so do I. It's sturdy enough for him to climb on top of and he loves the mouse hole and antenna. The instructions were easy to follow. Of course he took to it right away but I will certainly use the training tips to teach him other things. I will be ordering another one as soon as I figure out where to put it. It's an excellent product in every way. Thanks again." C.S., Philadelphia, PA "Just wanted to say that we've had your product for about two years now and it is wonderful. Our two cats use it all the time (instead of the furniture, etc.). Also, I just ordered one for my Mom and we told a friend about your product and they purchased one a few months back and like it (i.e. their cat) very much. Thanks for offering a great product. The pet store products are far too expensive and less sturdy and appropriate for cats. I'll keep plugging you whenever I can! Thanks again." G.F., Woodbridge, VA "Just wanted to let you know that I received my order two days after I placed it! What a nice surprise. I wish you could have seen me trying to assemble them. My cats were climbing and scratching on them while I was trying to put them together! It was a real team effort! I finally got them together and my kitties are thoroughly enjoying them! When guests come to my home, they always ask me how I keep the cats from scratching my new furniture. That's when I show them the Natural Scratch posts. I have given your information out to several friends, so I hope that you are getting more orders." B.P., Austin, TX "Just to let you know that I received it ok, assembly was a snap. The directions and training course is excellent and the cat is using it already. Great quality and it beats those rug scratchers. Thanks, again." D.H., DuBois, PA "We've had the scratch post for a little over two months now. My husband rolled his eyes when he first saw the scratch post set up in the living room. However, Zoe, our six-month-old, began using it within a week. Now she uses it all the time. It is very satisfying to hear her use it when she wakes up from naps and I am not even in the room. Your instruction booklet is gold. The tips in there turned out to be invaluable. (Equally important as the post itself.) The key to training Zoe turned out to be the heaps of praise I gave her EVERY time she used it, that and the food! Even now when she uses it, I tell her what a good girl she is. To get her started, we squeezed kitty treats into the cracks, just like you suggested. It worked like a charm. Later, we hid (I know it's bad) pieces of tuna and turkey cold cuts (her favorites) in the mouse hole. She was very attracted to the bungee cord at the top, too. So now I have the post in the living room still and every time someone asks, 'Does she really use that thing?' I say happily 'YES, she does!' and I don't have any scratches on my furniture to prove it. Thanks. Ted, it's a good thing and that instruction booklet is well-written." D.K., New Hyde Park, NY "Just wanted to let you know the Natural Scratch arrived yesterday. I took it home last night and assembled it and my tomcat took right to it. I left the room for a minute and could hear scratching. When I went back, Whitey was really going at it. I put some catnip on it and the other cats have shown some interest, and one of the others has scratched it a little but Whitey loves it. He was the one I was most concerned with since he has torn up all of my door facings. Too bad I didn't have it when I brought him indoors to live. Thanks for making a good product! You certainly have my permission to add my testimonial to your Web site. You have a wonderful product. I have wasted lots of money through the years for scratching products that either had no appeal at all to my cats or worked just a little (the cardboard variety were the best so far). I always say I love the Internet because you can find anything you want or need. Once again, that is true. I will certainly recommend the Natural Scratch to all of my cat-loving friends." L.L., Bidwell, OH ÒJust a follow-up note. We bought our Natural Scratch post in 1996. I found your site in desperation: our cat was scratching all the carpets in our new house. It must have been the early days of your Internet sales.  You had no billing system and shipped the post to me on trust with an invoice. (I did pay.) Our cat stopped scratching our carpets within weeks and now scratches nothing else indoors except the post. The wood looks like it has decades of use left. I was glad to see your Web site again and hope that your product is enjoying the great sales it deserves." I.K., Toronto, Canada "I'm not sure if you noticed, but this is my second order. I ordered one--post a few weeks ago to see if my cats (four, two with claws, two without) would use your product. They loved it! Your Natural Scratch is the best scratching post I have tried. Thanks for making such a great product."  S.W., Doylestown, PA "Just wanted you to know we got a Natural Scratch some time ago and one of my cats, Augie, has claimed it as his own. He uses it every day with relish! Thanks for a great (and attractive) product." P.C., Vernon, CT "Several years ago, when our small town had a pet store, I bought a 32" Natural Scratch for my eight indoor cats. No training problems at all.  Everyone knew what it was for and how to use it. It's a work of art now, with an interesting form arising from all the scratching. When the pet store went out of business, I bought the demo 24" Natural Scratch from the owner, and it's seeing quite a bit of use, too (though the gang prefers the tall one). Because no one locally sells your wonderful product, I was glad to see mention of Natural Scratch (and your Web site) in the March, 2002, issue of "Catnip" (Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine publication for cat owners). Now I can refer my other cat-owned friends to your site for direct purchase. And your site is terrific. I'm glad to see that, in addition to promoting your product, you're promoting responsibility (spay/neuter, training versus declawing, etc.)." S.P., Boone, IA "Thank you so much for proving my hubby wrong. I have a wild cat that I caught several years ago whose big problem was scratching our wooden family room table. My husband said to me when I brought it (Natural Scratch) home, 'More money down the drain!' Well not really. Your product really does work. The cat stopped scratching the table after a couple of weeks."  J.D., Van Nuys, CA "Got the scratcher--cat loves it. Thank you." K.A., Evansville, IL "Thanks for Natural Scratch!!! Our cat took to it right away. He scratches it, climbs it, stands on top of it (sometimes jumping from it to other things, which doesn't always work in his favor!) and sticks his paw in the mouse hole to look for treats! As he scratches it, he looks at us for approval! We love this scratching post, and it is ideal for him because he is a big cat and the post is tall. Thank you for something well worth the money. It really is a great product. We also noticed that our cat is not scratching the furniture anymore. It was funny when we saw him climb up the side of the post and while hanging there, take a treat from the reward nest with his mouth. Not only is the post fun for him, it's also a source of entertainment for us!" S.M., New York, NY "Just wanted to let you know that the Natural Scratch post that I just received this week was an immediate hit with both my 6-month-old kittens (vertical scratchers) and my 10-year-old cat (a horizontal scratcher). The 10-year-old cat likes to sit on the base and I've even seen her stretching out for a couple of vertical scratches. The kittens enjoy the Antenna and Mouse Hole so much that I haven't even had to tempt them with catnip or treats. I'm planning to order a second post for another part of the house since the first one has gone over so well. Congratulations on a well-made, attractive, and USEFUL product." C.B., Park Ridge, IL "Hello Ted, just wanted to let you know that it came late yesterday and so far so good! One kitty is using the wood planks (base pieces) and the other is using the post...they both have taken right to it! Thank you!! It's a great looking post! Your booklet explains it very nicely...read it cover to cover along with my 11-year-old daughter so she could help train too. :) Will recommend your posts!" L.S., Hollywood, FL "My cats have been enjoying your scratching post for many months now. It has saved my furniture and kept my cats happy. It's wonderful." M.K., Arlington, MA "Thanks so much!!! What a great item!! I have tried everything and have had no success until now. Callie is an older "rescue" wild cat and the Natural Scratch post is perfect for her. She immediately knew that it was hers. Thanks." C.J, Greensboro, NC "We received our Natural Scratch system a while back and the new laser-etched logo is quite snazzy. We've had a devil of a time getting our nine month-old Maine Coon kitten to actually touch it, however. He does not react to catnip yet, so we couldn't lure him to it with that. I repositioned it several times until I found a spot he seemed to like and got him interested in the "feelers" (Antenna) and Mouse Hole on top. I figured if he handled the post enough and got his scent on it, he might begin to use it. I've only actually seen him use it once, but he must be using it when we're not around because I've noticed old claw sheaths on the floor around it. He still loves his other little scratchers and his cat tree, so he's got a scratcher in every room of the apartment. But I've got the Natural Scratch in the living room because it looks the nicest. If I can ever catch him in the act I will snap a photo!" V.M., Little Rock, AR "My cat Dozer loves this post!  it really works! The first day it came, I did all the things you suggested in the training booklet and he took to it right away. He had been scratching on a wooden archway but now leaves it alone, thank goodness. Natural Scratch is tall and sturdy and he loves it. Thanks, again." C.M., Williston, FL "The guys love the post. Your research has really paid off in the satisfaction department." E.C., Iowa City, IA "By the way, we have had our post for about 1.5 years now, maybe longer. The two 4-year old girls have taken to it gradually, encouraged by ample applications of catnip. They are now frequent and regular scratchers. The "baby," a stray now about a year old, took to it immediately (she was about 6 weeks when we found her) and paws the hell out of it. God knows what our furniture would look like without it." B.F., Columbus, OH "We got the scratching post from you a few weeks back. Our cat took to it right away. After about two weeks, we went away for 4 weeks, leaving kitty at home with a sitter. We were a little worried that he would act out and claw up some furniture to get even but he didn't. He loves his Natural Scratch so much that he sometimes sleeps on it! I wouldn't have believed it but I've seen it with my own two eyes. Thanks so much for saving our home!" D.J., Northampton, MA "Your great scratching posts have made a big hit with my "clan." The two you sent are being used regularly and are showing much "shaping" from the enthusiastic usage. I just ordered two more...one for me and another for a friend who has two cats...definitely a beginner! Thanks again for a great product. I'm passing the word to all car aficionados." A.H., Burton, OH "Just a note to let you know my cats LOVE LOVE LOVE this post. I have one cat that loves to scratch door frames and my antique dresser. He has been doing this for years and now, at last, I think he has lost interest in those and his attention is now on the cedar scratching post. We have tried numerous posts and he wouldn't even look at them. I didn't even have to train him on the Natural Scratch he went right to it. As soon as I stood it up, he went right over to it, sniffed it and away he went scratching. So thank you for the Natural Scratch. Our house is much quieter now that I'm not screaming and chasing my cat all over the house telling him to stop scratching on the door and dresser." D.F., College Station, TX "Just wanted you to know the Natural Scratch post is up and in use. She seems to love it and particularly was interested in the yellow plastic at top. Did not pay much attention to the catnip. She is a long and tall girl, so, so nice to see her be able to stretch all the way to the top. Of course, I have the most intelligent cat in the nation, LOL!!!! Thanks again. R.C., Scottsdale, AZ "Just wanted to let you know the post arrived and the cats all love it. Thanks so much for making it and for sending the tips on how to make it attractive to them. I have 4, by the way, so you know it was really needed!" E.M., Piedmont, SC "I just wanted to voice my delight about your product. We've finally trained all of our cats to use it (we have one that's a little slow). I think I can recover some chairs now and not worry that they'll be destroyed again! Much success to you and yours! Thanks!!" S.T., Stillwater, OK "Just wanted to let you know that I received your Natural Scratch. I have several cats and they all absolutely love it. I've been using the suggestions in your booklet and they really help, though most of them ATTACKED the post as I was assembling it. I am still working on changing one cat's behavior to dissuade him from scratching a door, so I may have to order another Natural Scratch and place it near the door. Placing the Natural Scratch near the table leg that one cat had recently targeted has really gotten her to stop. Anyway, just wanted to thank you. It is by far the best scratching post I ever bought." M.C., Brooklyn, NY "I would like to also thank you for such a good quality product, this thing is built to last, no doubt about it, makes me wish I was a cat." T.C., Greensboro, NC "The posts came late last week as you said they would. Our problem cat took to it right away. I have applied the two-sided tape to all of his old favorite scratching places, but I have seen no evidence that he has shown any interest in them since his posts arrived. I never dreamed it would be so easy. You provided just what we were looking for. Many thanks!!" H.H., Mountain Home, ID "Very happy with it! Cats love it." L.S., Warren, AR "I ordered one of your posts a month or so ago and I am very happy to report that my 'problem scratcher' has stopped using the door frames to sharpen her claws! I used your techniques to train her and I am very delighted with the results. I've given your URL to a coworker who has 9 cats. Thanks!" M.A., Fairfield, IA "I purchased one of your cedar posts about three months ago, and I just needed to tell you that this has been money well spent. My cat LOVES his post and has stopped using the window casings in our sunroom to sharpen his claws. Yes, the box it came in was indeed fascinating, but it took all of two minutes to figure out what he was supposed to do with the post. I pretended like I was scratching it, and he learned by imitation. Didn't do much for my nails, but it worked. Great product!" S.B., Madison, MS "I would like to let you know that my two kittens love the post and took to it immediately. Thank you." J.W., Germantown, MD "My devon rex kittens love it." S.G., Edison, NJ "Thank you for creating the cat scratch. Our cats and couch love it." M.M., San Francisco, CA "Just wanted to let you know the Natural Scratch arrived today. It is absolutely beautiful. I did exactly as your instructions suggested: Waited until my 9-month-old 'kitten' was asleep, assembled it, and placed it in a strategic position. She was extremely curious on awakening, especially with the catnip aroma. We played with the Antenna and she seems to be taking to it right away." M.W., Lansdale, PA "I set up the scratching post Friday night, and Nana is using it already! Did what you suggested in your book (great book!), stuck the yellow toy thingie through the hole, she jumped up to get it, dug her claws into the post, and scratched! I put sticky tape on the sofa, where she was starting to scratch (where our "old" kitty had scratched), and this weekend, she went straight to her new post. I also rubbed and sprinkled catnip in and around the post--she loves catnip. She's very happy that there is one place she can scratch that doesn't get a big 'NO.'" C.J., Smyrna, GA "Yep, this is a second order! My cats love the post and required no training on my part. In fact, one of my cats didn't wait for it to be assembled to use it. I removed it from the box and had it lying on the floor and she rubbed it with her whiskers and laid down on her side next to it and began scratching. She really played hard with it after I put it together." J.H., Iowa City, IA "Thanks, and I'm happy to report that my two large cats are taking to the Natural Scratch quite well!" B.F., Decatur, GA "The cats are very happy with their new, large post. Also, I very much like the new style of stand. The cats are scratching this as well. The new stand seems more sturdy and is more attractive." M.W., Louisville, KY "I got the Natural Scratch post last Friday, so I had all weekend to play with the cats and get them introduced to it. We are having great success! Your training book has been a big help, too. I put catnip on it as well as some of their favorite toys, and they both took to it right away. They use the Natural Scratch almost exclusively, and they enjoy playing around and on it as well as scratching on it. I still have sticky tape on my chairs, so we may have more training to do once that comes off, but I just want to let you know that I am a very satisfied customer, and so are Smoky and Sammy." K.G., Fairfield, IA   "Just wanted you to know the Natural Scratch post is up and in use. She seems to love it and particularly was interested in the yellow antenna at top. Did not pay much attention to the catnip. She is a long and tall girl, so it's so nice to see her be able to stretch all the way to the top. Of course, I have the most intelligent cat in the nation, LOL!!!! Thanks again, and so glad I found your ad in Best Friends." R.C., Scottsdale, AZ

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