Chloe is our only cat with a history of tree-climbing. I think she may have outgrown it, because she didn't climb last year and she hasn't tried so far this year. As they get older, they also seem less-interested in the ornaments. It helps to put bell ornaments on the bottom branches. They serve as an alarm when the cats get under the tree. As for the bows, be ready to replace a few before Christmas rolls around.