I don’t have to worry about any cats trying to climb the tree. It’s portable. It’s easy to put away when the season is over (January 6). I’m also amazed at how the LEGO employee(s) forged the design from dozens of the little pieces to make a tree, model train and ornaments. I’m more accustomed to the damned things rolling on to the floor, resulting in an annoying search through the rug.