Last week we adopted 2 cats from the city pound, where this toy was conspicuously placed for those cats permitted to roam outside their cages.  We ended up with a 12-month female and a 6-month female, neither of which has shown any interest in the Turbo Scratcher.  Currently, it's being offered for $5 less than what I paid a week ago ($18), but I'm afraid I'd have to take a pass at any price.  (Looks like mine is headed for the Salvation Army for someone whose cat has an aptitude for using this device.)

So far the most successful toys have been either of the Cat Dancers, with a preference for the less expensive one with a simple piece of wood on a wire&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Cat-Dancer-101-Cat-Dancer-Interactive-Cat-Toy/dp/B0006N9I68/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Cat Dancer 101 Cat Dancer Interactive Cat Toy</a>.  Also, the tiny birds--12 for $5--are as attractive to the cats as the bigger, deluxe versions costing $4-$6 for each one.  The cats are bringing me the birds in exchange for another can of cat food.  Otherwise, the flock disappears in a hurry, making it advisable to have as many as possible on hand. (The ones with a rattle inside appear to be the most effective.)&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Rainbow-Mice-Bag-of-12-Cat-Toy/dp/B001222OEA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Rainbow Mice - Bag of 12 - Cat Toy</a>
Last week we adopted 2 cats from the city pound, where this toy was conspicuously placed for those cats permitted to roam outside their cages. We ended up with a 12-month female and a 6-month female, neither of which has shown any interest in the Turbo Scratcher. Currently, it's being offered for $5 less than what I paid a week ago ($18), but I'm afraid I'd have to take a pass at any price. (Looks like mine is headed for the Salvation Army for someone whose cat has an aptitude for using this device. )

So far the most successful toys have been either of the Cat Dancers, with a preference for the less expensive one with a simple piece of wood on a wire&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Cat-Dancer-101-Cat-Dancer-Interactive-Cat-Toy/dp/B0006N9I68/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt? ie=UTF8">Cat Dancer 101 Cat Dancer Interactive Cat Toy</a>. Also, the tiny birds--12 for $5--are as attractive to the cats as the bigger, deluxe versions costing $4-$6 for each one. The cats are bringing me the birds in exchange for another can of cat food. Otherwise, the flock disappears in a hurry, making it advisable to have as many as possible on hand. (The ones with a rattle inside appear to be the most effective. )&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Rainbow-Mice-Bag-of-12-Cat-Toy/dp/B001222OEA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt? ie=UTF8">Rainbow Mice - Bag of 12 - Cat Toy</a>