A cat scratcher device fabricated from a kit of parts as well as a method for its assembly. The device includes a base and cylinder both having surfaces covered by cat scratching material. The cylinder has a first end and a second end, the first end abutting the base and the second end extending distally therefrom and an end cap sized to fit over the second end of the cylinder which is provided with an opening for receiving a ribbed cable strap fitting. A ribbed cable strap is included in the kit, the first end of which is secured to the end cap and the second end of which passes along the longitudinal axis of the cylinder and through a centrally located disk positioned at the first end of the cylinder and through an opening in the base and secured thereto through the use of a pawl such that when the ribbed cable strap is pulled through the pawl, it is tensioned to secure the cylinder to the base.
