Abstract: A pet toy may include first and second objects. The first object may include a first toy, and the second object may include a second toy. The first and second objects may be selectively joined to form a third toy and selectively disconnected to deconstruct the third toy. The first toy may be a ball or other toy that may be thrown. The second toy may be a plush or non plush toy, which may or may not be stuffed. The first toy may include two bodies that are selectively joined to form the first toy. One body may include a shaft that can be received in an opening defined in the other body to join the bodies to form the first toy. The second toy may include a hole to receive the shaft for joining the first toy to the second toy.

Abstract: A pet toy may include at least two portions. The first portion may be generally non-edible, and the second portion may be an at least partially frozen or otherwise solidified substance. The first portion may include a body defining an open area, and at least a portion of the frozen or otherwise solidified substance may be contained within the area. The first portion may be formed from rubber, plastic or nylon, and so on, and the second portion may be formed from water, broth, gravy, yogurt, and so on. The pet toy may be created using a pet toy mold. The pet toy mold may include the first portion of the pet toy and a body selectively joined to the first portion. The first portion and the body may define a chamber for receiving the frozen or otherwise solidified substance.

Abstract: A pet toy may include a body formed from selectively separable body portions that may define a chamber for holding food or other objects. An object can be received within or removed from the chamber by separating the joined body portions. One or more gripping elements, such as ropes, straps, handles, or the like, may be joined to the toy for separating joined body portions. The gripping elements may also be used to play with the animal, provide dental care for the animal, or provide an object for a person or an animal to hold when carrying or tossing the toy. The body may include substances, such as palatability enhancers, that attract an animal (e.g., a dog or a cat) to the toy. The toy may be composed of a material, such as rubber, safe for use by an animal.

Abstract: A pet dish may include a container and a repositionable cover. The container may define a holding space and an opening to access the holding space. The container may include a base, a first wall extending from the base, and a second end wall spaced apart from the first wall. The cover may be positionable on a first side of the container to close the opening. The cover may be positionable on a second side of the container such that at least a first portion of the cover extends beyond the container and at least a second portion of the cover is received within a space defined by the first and second walls. The cover may be joined to the container by a connection element, such as a strap.

Abstract: A pet toy formed from a base material such as rubber and palatability enhancer distributed within or on the base material. The pet toy may also include a masking scent such as vanilla or mint distributed within or on the base material. The masking scent masks potentially odors emitted by the pet toy to attract a domesticated animal such as a dog or a cat to the toy. The pet toy may further include substances such as dental cleaning agents, flavoring agents, colorants, and breath-freshening agents. The pet toy may include a body defining a chamber and holes providing access to the chamber. Pet treats may be placed into the chamber via the holes.

Abstract: An apparatus for throwing and picking up a sphere. A user may employ the apparatus, for example, to throw a sphere. The user may also employ the apparatus to pick up the sphere without requiring any portion of the user come into contact with the sphere. The apparatus may include a claw or gripper for holding the sphere. The claw may have three or more prongs for gripping the sphere and may be attached to a handle. The handle may telescope from a retracted position to an operating position. The handle may include gripping surfaces to aid a user in holding the handle, and a clip for attaching the throwing apparatus to a belt, a hanger or other suitable support.

Abstract: A litter box including a housing having a curved floor and a plurality of walls extending from the curved floor.

Abstract: A waste removal scoop for sifting and removing waste is disclosed herein. The scoop provides a handle and a head coupled to the handle. The head includes a receptacle and a front segment joined to the receptacle. The front segment includes a flexible hinge that flexes as the front segment is pressed against a surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for viewing an environment. The environment may be, for example, water inside a fish tank, the interior of a pet cage or habitat, or simply a room divided by a wall or window. The apparatus includes a first viewing piece defining a first viewport. The apparatus may further include a second viewing piece defining a second viewport with the first and second viewing pieces operably connected by a bracket or magnets. One of the viewing pieces magnifies at least a portion of the environment, and the first viewport may at least partially aligns with the second viewport. A line with a stay may be connected to the one of the viewpieces for maintaining the viewing apparatus in a stationary position relative to the environment. The stay may be an anchor or a suction cup for attachment to a partition, such a fish tank or pet cage wall, at least partially defining the environment.

Abstract: A pet toy capable of dispensing catnip or similar substance. The toy comprises a compartment for holding the substance. The toy also comprises a movement-promoting element operative to move the compartment so the substance, or an aroma of the substance, may pass through a sifting hole of the compartment. One embodiment of the toy comprises a rotating element, such as a ball, rotating about a horizontal axis within a larger body as a result of propelling the toy across a horizontal surface. The rotating element includes the compartment holding the substance so that some of the substance escapes the compartment as a result of the rotation of the rotating element. Various alternative embodiments of the invention are also described.

Abstract: A rawhide pet chew is made by folding a first sheet of rawhide around at least a second sheet of rawhide and a third sheet of rawhide. The second and third sheets of rawhide are flavored to be appetizing to a pet, and the flavoring may impregnate the second and third sheets of rawhide. An edge of the second sheet of rawhide protrudes from under the first sheet to entice chewing and consumption of the pet chew by the pet. An edge of the third sheet of rawhide protrudes from under the first and second sheets to entice chewing and consumption of the pet chew by the pet. The first sheet of rawhide reduces opportunities for contact between the second and third sheets of rawhide and a decorative surface upon which the pet chew may rest.