Prior to the conception and development of the present invention, as is generally well known in the prior art, pets, such as cats, like to climb up the branches of a Christmas tree. Oftentimes this will result in knocking some of the ornaments off such tree. These ornaments may be broken as a result of hitting something, such as the tree stand, as they fall.
Further when such pets climb a live tree they will oftentimes cause many of the needles on the branches to be dislodged thereby creating a mess. This is particularly the case as the tree dries out.
Applicant is aware of and incorporates herein by reference thereto the teachings of U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,999,479; 4,555,866; 5,160,110; 5,575,242 and 6,191,693. Further Applicant has reviewed U.S. Published Applications 2005/0263100; 2005/0287337 and 2006/0180094.