The most frustrating thing about the Leo Scratching Post is that no one seems to know how much it costs. This beautiful piece of kitty objet d'art was created by James Owen Design for Design Within Reach. It is constructed of African zebrawood with a rounded polished aluminum base. I'm not sure how alluring it would be for the cat but it sure appeals to me.

[via Home Improvement Ideas]

It is a dog's world right now. The popularity of dogs versus cats appears uncanny. Even for a regular old joe dog, the treatment they receive is amazing! I have friends that treat their precious pets as children. And of course I would not want the treatment of dogs to be any less than civil. Now, if you are a celebrity dog, forget about it. You have reached instant stardom and the pinnacle of 4 star treatment.

But what about cats? When will they be seen on celebrity news programming? When will Garfield release his next installment? When will the cat have it's day? Being that I grew up with 4 cats in our home, I have a soft spot for the furry and laid back creatures. They do their own thing and they are so low maintenance. Maybe not the most exciting of all the pets one could have but it works for me.

Growing up, we had cat scratching posts in every room. My mom tried to make them look as unobtrusive as possible but antique furniture and rope scratching posts were not complementary to one another. Nowadays, the choices of pet furniture and accessories are plentiful. Whether in design, their construction, and materials used - they have become stylish on their own accord. Seen here is the modern scratching post/lounge chair for your feline companion. The Claw Cat Tree by Susan Kralovec is made of corrugated cardboard while the surface is treated with a zero-VOC, non-toxic paint. Maintenance is easy. All you have to do is lightly sand the corrugated surface to conceal scratch marks. Seen here in canary, it is also available in iguana, koi, and maltese. Dimensions: 24"H x 10"W x 12"H. Price: $75.