Vertical scratching post designed to satisfy a cat's natural scratching instinct while protecting furniture in homes and apartments. Benefits Protects furniture by providing a dedicated scratching surface that satisfies natural behavior. Builtin hanging ball adds interactive play and stimulation, encouraging indoor cats to stay active for better physical and mental wellbeing. Supports behavior training by redirecting unwanted scratching to a healthy, dedicated space; also serves as a play area in living rooms or bedrooms. Compact footprint fits seamlessly into bedrooms, living rooms, or small apartment spaces without taking up excessive room. Key attributes Function: vertical scratching post with an integrated suspending ball for interactive play. Compatibility: suitable for indoor cats and apartment living, designed to fit small spaces. Size: compact footprint ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and tight spaces. Performance: provides ongoing engagement through scratching and play to support enrichment and training. Design focus: emphasizes function and space efficiency without compromising catfocused entertainment. Use scenarios Studio or small apartment living: place the post near the sofa to deter furniture scratching while offering a convenient outlet for scratching and play during idle times. Living room family space: position in a corner near activity zones to encourage daily play, exercise, and mental stimulation for one or more indoor cats. Bedroom or hallway training area: use as a dedicated space to redirect scratching habits and provide a readily accessible play area that supports behavior training and routine enrichment.