ANWA 32-inch Cat Scratching Post review: the tall post for a cat who stretches to scratch

Shredded couch arm? Give her claws a better target. The ANWA is a 32-inch sisal post on a heavy base, tall enough for a full-body stretch.

Who the ANWA suits

• Cats that scratch standing up.
• Small spaces.
• Cats of various sizes.

What it does

• Full stretch: it is 32 inches tall, so she scratches at full length.
• Heavy base: the reinforced base keeps it from tipping mid-scratch.
• Sisal rope wrapping: a surface made for claws.
• Toys attached: three toys for swat breaks between scratches.

Tall enough to stretch. Heavy enough to trust.

How to use it

1. Screw all the parts of the post together with the included Allen key.
2. Follow the assembly instructions in the box.
3. Put it next to the furniture she already scratches.

She is ignoring it? Our guide to a cat that won't use the scratching post checks height, wobble, spot and surface.

The catch

Skip it if

• You want the couch arm protected too. See all three side by side.

Want every scratcher ranked? See the scratching and climbing picks.

Verdict

If she stretches up the couch arm, buy the ANWA. Put it where she already scratches.