Where Do Cats Grow?

On Cat Trees!
 
We have more than a tree at the Cat Ranch.  We have a condominium. 
 

 

 
Pepper is modeling the top shelf.   Fudge, by the back door, is usually on the next shelf down and will defend his perch.
 
The cat condo had some wear and tear.  It has a LOT of wear and tear.  But it's doing a good job.  The cats love it.  They claw the ropes instead of the couch and perch to look out the window. 

But the sheepskin is wearing thin.  There is more cat hair than sheepskin now (it won't come off even with the brush attachment of the sweeper) and every time the wind blows through the window, you see a breeze of fur fill the room. 

I thought about just covering the sheepskin with more sheepskin, but there were several hariball remnants that would not come out and I wanted fresher smells (it is near the kitchen). The old material had to go.

 

 
Under the material is a particle board and cardboard tubes for the scratching posts. I have some new-used clean material, but now I'm reconsidering my options.  The cats don't sit or claw on the sides of the "house" areas.  Only inside and on top.  Now I'm thinking about some cleanable paint for the "houses" with some nice washable cushions inside.  Hmmmmmmmmmm.  Lots of options. 

Stay tuned for the finished product.