Scratching is an instinctive need for cats. All cats must be provided with areas to scratch. Except for maybe those who are declawed *poor kitties*. When I first got my cat I was nervous he was going to scratch my 30 year old vintage emerald green velvet sofa that I just adore. So I researched different scratching posts. I live in a smallish typical European apartment so its not like I could put a big ugly tree scratching area in my basement. And I know cats want to scratch in socially significant areas. I knew I did not want an ugly obtrusive scratching post in my home. I found some beautiful inspiration for scratching posts on places like HausPanther but the ones I liked were very expensive.
So I started with a DIY cardboard scratching box. Something like this:
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| DIY instructions here |
It wasn't pretty, but it was free and I thought I would try it, however my cat wasn't interested even with catnip and treats. So I offered him cardboard as well as different tree trunks/logs to try out which he still uses but only on the terrace. He quickly showed me that he preferred my wicker bins. I was so happy! This bin contains all IT junk from our internet setup that I would rather hide. He loves laying down next to it to scratch and attack it.
He loved it so much I bought two more to use around the house. 3 in 1! Its storage, visually appealing and fulfills his scratching needs. This one houses all of our maps and travel guides.
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While I still have dreams getting some of the more designer modern scratching posts I have stalked on HausPanther, for now my family, my sofa and my cat couldn't be happier. :-)
The first one is from IKEA and made of sea grass and is all natural.
Various Rattan Baskets
- These baskets are easy to find in most home stores
- These baskets are easy to find in most home stores
What are your favorite scratching posts that do not clash with your home style?
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