Here's how it works....

The cat or cats can see the ball from the side and front holes. Once the ball begins bouncing around inside the box, they get excited and put their paws into the hole and try to capture the "mouse". We've seen cats roll on their back and put a paw into each hole, and run away get into an attack stance, and then pounce at the ball, knocking it all the way to the back of the box. The bottom of the box is sloped and cupped so that when the cat removes its paw the "mouse" always returns to the front to torment the cat.

Each of our red cedar scratchers is handmade by a skilled craftsman, so the photograph is representive of the specific style. Your unit will not look exactly like the one shown, but will be close to its measurements and style. Each piece is a unique work of art!