Which scratching post survives a Savannah stretching to full height with serious murder mittens?

Get a heavy-duty sisal post, at least 36 inches tall, with a solid wood base-none of that lightweight particleboard junk. Look for one anchored with screws into the floor or wall if you can, because a Savannah cat will tip a flimsy post faster than you can say "ouch." The carpet-covered ones are useless; sisal is the only thing that holds up to those claws. I've seen a Savannah shred a $40 cardboard scratcher in one go, so don't bother.

For serious height, consider a cat tree with a wide, heavy base-think 20 pounds minimum-and multiple sisal-wrapped columns. Brands like Cat Tree King or Frisco's heavy-duty line have survived my friend's Savannah, who stretches out like a gymnast. Just be ready to tighten screws every few months; no post is indestructible with a cat that size.