PetFusion Cat Scratcher Lounge

Dad

Okay. New thing. What do you think?

Boldo

It's cardboard shaped like a boat. For the cat. He thinks he's a captain now. I'm supposed to be impressed? Fine. I'll sniff it later when he's not looking.

Dad

I'm going to need more than that. How does it smell?

Boldo

Smells like cat and cardboard. The cat left his scent all over it. It's not bad, just... cat. The cardboard itself has a faint dusty smell, like an old box from a basement. Not my favorite, but I've smelled worse. Can I have a treat now?

Dad

You seemed reluctant to try it. What happened when you did?

Boldo

I waited until the cat was napping. Then I put one paw on it. It didn't tip over. I put two paws. Still solid. So I sat on it. The whole thing held my weight. That's more than I can say for that cat bed you bought last year. That thing flattened like a pancake.

Dad

Anything about this that actually impressed you? Be honest.

Boldo

I hate to admit it, but the curves are nice. My butt fits perfectly in the scoop. The cardboard is thick — it doesn't crumble when I claw at it. And the cat uses it constantly. That's annoying, but it means he's not using my bed. So maybe it's okay.

Dad

Final verdict. Don't hold back.

Boldo

4 out of 5 poos. I sat on it. It didn't collapse. The cat loves it. I don't love that, but the product works. For a cat thing, it's surprisingly sturdy. Would I buy it for myself? No. Do I respect it? Reluctantly, yes.