If I remember correctly, I put some small nails thru the top edge of the rug and just let it hang. And every now and again, I noticed the hair was ruffled so I would brush it out and think nothing of it. One day I'm sitting in the chair watching the tube and my one cat walked into the living room, did a shoulder check and sprang to the top of the couch and then to the ceiling ....on my bear !! And then, another shoulder check....I couldn't help it....I broke out laughing.