I purchased my Giant Hollow almost a year ago now at 'Funkycats' launch. Right from the word go the service from Jenny and Maurie has been exceptional. I changed my mind about the size at least 20 times and the colours at least 30!! They kindly delivered it and navigated the narrow passages of my house to install it, as I had just had knee surgery and was on crutches.

I knew it was going to be a 'hit' as soon as it came in the door - I can still remember the look of consternation on their faces as all of a sudden it started to tip off the trolley (Miles had raced out of the bedroom and jumped inside it!) There was no way he was getting out so they rebalanced it and continued on.

Approximately 30 sec later exactly the same thing happened again ( this time it was Rupert joining Miles and he wasn't budging either!) Now the Giant Hollow is heavy enough as it is, and poor Jenny and Maurie had to contend with an extra 12 Kg in the form of 2 excited felines!! I have 4 cats - Oliver (black and white domestic), Harry, Miles and Rupert (Russian Blues) collectively called 'The Boys' who have a combined weight of 26 Kg!!

All of them love the giant hollow and are often on/in it at the same time, so I think that's a fantastic endorsement of its robustness. I don't clip their claws either and it is in exactly the same condition as it was a year ago!!

I have a number of climbing contraptions for The Boys but the hollow is their favourite - it is also a lovely piece of furniture (it never fails to draw admiring comments from everyone that sees it). Rupert sits in the bottom of it waiting for some intrepid fool (i.e. me) to dangle a feather in the top opening whereupon he waits for varying amounts of time, then flies up the inside and attacks both the feather and the hand holding it. He gets me everytime - I even watch his paws and try to drop the feather as soon as I see them move, but he's just too fast :(I could go on and on about how much enjoyment The Boys get out of it but I'd be here all day.

Essentially I can't fault the workmanship, nor the service both before and after I bought the giant hollow. I think I might have to get another smaller one that I can fit in my lounge room....... :)

Many thanks and congratulations for a wonderful product and impeccable service.

Caroline & The Boys

Hi Maurie & Jenny

The small hollow with the heavy duty carpet seems to be holding up really well after
six months of use. Now we have moved it into the Family Room it is being used a lot....with both Thumps and Dreams using the back of it to scratch....right up to the pillow. Mrs Dreams uses the top a lot to sleep or to be near to us in the room....poor Thumps only gets a chance to use it when she has decided it is time for her to go to the warmth of the doona on the bed.

Mrs Dreams likes to have the tail of "white ratty" hanging over the edge of the pillow so that she can scratch up the back of the hollow and then drag him off the top. Thumps has decided he likes to do that too!

Thanks again, from us and from Thumps and Mrs Dreams for your most attractive and
useful creation.

I am enclosing a few more photos....enjoy!

Kind regards
Jenny/Nigel/Thumper/Dreams

Hi Maurie & Jenny,

What a surprise to hear from you!

We are all well and everything is going fine. We have actually moved house and, whilst the hollow remains in the lounge room with us, it does not sit in front of the window but rather between two windows. With winter here, they love the central heating gently blowing on the top so they spend a lot of time there.

It is still there pride and joy, as well as retreat from people when they are either
wanting a rest or unsure of who it is that's invaded their home. The hollow itself is still in great nick, just like it was when we brought it home and survived the move no worries. Just last weekend, both Ramses and Leia were curled up together asleep on the top after much running around (we've gone from a unit to a house) - they definitely share it!

I had a friend come over last week as well, who hadn't seen the hollow or anything like it before, and she was saying she'd have one in her house just because of the way it looks!!! She doesn't even own a cat! Now that's a ompliment for you!

Cheers and hope all is well with you both and your family.

Jane, Leigh, Ramses & Leia

G'day Maurie & Jenny,

All is going very well with our Large Hollow, it ended up very close to where we sat it down when we got it home, Gus & Mia have both claimed top spot, Max only rarely ventures up because if Gus spots him there he gets chased off.

We bought a couple of metres of olive coloured polar fleece material & have it folded on top,Gus & Mia sleep together curled up on top in the polar fleece. Everybody that comes to our home is blown away when they see the hollow (hard to miss ! ) it's the 1st thing you see when we open our front door.

Even after 6 months of use it is showing no signs of wear so your advice on carpet selection was spot on ( we also brush & vacuum it down every week )

Hope you are both well & that your wonderful trees & hollows are popping up all over the country.

John

Hi Maurie,

We have moved to our new apartment in the city and the Large Hollow is beside the window there too. Suki and Roxi still enjoy playing in and around the Hollow every day.

First thing in the morning, Roxi gets up on the top platform to survey for birds through the window. She is so funny the way she clucks and carries on. Suki joins her and madly clucks at the birds as well.

The Hollow is standing up very well to Suki and Roxi's scratching and quite often I find Suki sleeping in the lower entry whole to the Hollow.

Our visitors are amazed to see the Hollow and make comments like - "I wonder if I could get one for my kids" and "I wonder if I could get the Hollow in water proof fabric for my birds". I am not sure I would recommend such a beautiful cat play unit for the above uses, however, I would recommend the Funky Cat Large Hollow to any one who loves the pussy cat friends as much as I do.

Just to see their little funny antics and the happiness on their faces as they play with each other in and around the Hollow every day, does a lot for my heart and takes me away from the daily stresses of work and life's problems.

Kind regards,

Kerrie

Hi Maurie

The girls love it. The MFH (Medium Funky Hollow) has had a permanent home since arrival. It just happens to be below the split system (heater) and Koochi is found there each morning now enjoying the heat(when they don't get to sleep with us!).

They mainly play on it .. neither of them sit for long periods .. they still like the sheepskin on our bed or the sofa but they do LOVE the FH!

Just back from a trip overseas.
Will find some photos and email off to you at earliest opportunity.

Regards
Vicki

Hi Maurie & Jenny,

I think PC may have claimed the top but at times I find both of them curled up together there in the sun. I have it in the front study where they are able to look out the window and see all that goes on outside. As it is just near a heating duct I find PC there hanging over the top with the warm air blowing in her face.

Holly goes troppo every now and then hanging upside down from the leaves and
going in and out of the hollows.

My sisters two cats are enjoying their hollow, especially her new kitten that hides inside and waits to attack the older cat. Theirs is also in front of the glass doors looking out into the garden with all the native birds having baths etc etc.

Regards Bev

To whom it may concern,

I am a delighted owner of a medium-sized Funky Cat Hollow.

I speak on behalf of our family which includes our one year old fury friend, Elmo.

The Funky Cat was actually a generous gift from good friends, who although not cat lovers themselves understand the love we have for ours. Before the introduction of the Funky Cat Hollow, Elmo was a classic couch scratching moggie, however that changed almost immediately. Without coaxing Elmo took to his new toy, like a duck to water and our furniture is now safe.

Elmo not only uses the Funky Cat as a scratching post but also as a safe haven when little people are around. It gives him a sense of security to groom in a spot where little hands can't reach. Because the Funky Cat is aesthetically pleasant we have placed it in the lounge so we can enjoy, Elmo enjoying his Funky Cat. We all enjoy playing with Elmo drawing him in and out of the hollows with his favourite toys. We are thankful for our Funky Cat it's the Rolls Royce of cat entertainment centres. Thank you for your creation.

Thank You

Manu P