Our big Bombay has declared paws off ... this mat is completely his. Salem is a older cat who seems to really enjoy napping on this mat. I believe the heat reflective feature must be working, because he doesn't tiptoe upstairs at night anymore. He would rather sleep on his mat. I just wish it were a little bit larger for those times when his companion cat wants to share it. I haven't washed it yet, but the fake fur seems sturdy. Neither cat seems to be concerned about the crinkle sound at all.