Abstract: A flirt pole constructed of a collapsible and/or telescopic pole with a long string or rope comprising a flexible material attached at a head of the pole via a fail-safe mechanism, and a lure, such as a toy that may entice the pet to chase, attached to the far end of the string or rope. The head may be safely snatched of the pole along with the rope and lure when a force exceeding a particular level is applied to the rope, lure, and on head of the pole.

Abstract: A pet toy includes a handle, a cord, a retractable cord apparatus coupled with a first end of the cord and being structured to retract the cord into itself after the cord has been pulled out, an attachment mechanism coupled to the second end of the cord and structured to releasably couple to an object, and a telescopic pole having a first end coupled to the handle and a second end coupled to the retractable cord apparatus.

Abstract: A magnetic tower pet toy includes a base, a pole member, and an arm. The base has a bottom portion and an extension extending from the bottom portion, the extension including a base magnet disposed therein. The pole member extends from the extension. The arm member includes an opening configured to receive the pole member and a first magnet. The first magnet is configured to be repelled by the base magnet such that the arm member is disposed spaced away from the extension and capable of rotating about the pole member.

Abstract: A door knocker for use by a cat for requesting entry into a house. This knocker comprises a mounting block attached to a door surface; a longitudinal spring having a first end mounted to the mounting block and a second end extending vertically downward from the first end. A hardwood ball is mounted to the second end. The ball is held at a knocking distance from the door surface. A string with loose frayed ends is attached to the second end of the spring near the ball. A cat coming near the door knocker is attracted to the string with frayed ends and instinctively starts to play with the string to operate the door knocker into a series of repetitive door knocks. The door knocker according to the present invention does not require any significant physical or mental effort from a cat.

Abstract: A pet toy is provided, including a toy body having a lower case and an upper case, in which the bottom end of the lower case is formed as an arc-shaped end part; a counterweight unit disposed at the inboard bottom of the lower case and configured to locate the center of gravity of the toy body at the bottom of the lower case; and a decorative accessory disposed at the upper end of the toy body for attracting pets to play with the pet toy. An accommodating space is provided in the lower case, and an open hole is disposed at a side surface of the lower case for allowing a pet snack to drop out of the toy body through the open hole. The present disclosure is capable of effectively catching a pet's attention and stirring up the pet's interest in playing with the pet toy.

Abstract: A novel vp trainer for training and exercising dogs without the need for dog ever leaving a predetermined radius is disclosed herein. The vp trainer includes a telescopic pole, a handle grip on one end and a clip on the other end to attach a tug or an animal attachment such as a bird. For connecting to the telescopic pole, a tether is used inside the tug and animal attachments for integrity and durability.

Abstract: The bone or chew toy holder is a device that is adapted to support a chew toy or a pet treat at an elevation that is adapted to be consistent with an applicable pet animal. The bone or chew toy holder is constructed of a base that may be weighted. The base includes a pole that extends vertically from the base. The pole is attached to a spring member that in turn is attached to a bracket. The bracket is used to attach to at least one clamp member. The at least one clamp member is adapted to support a chew toy or pet treat.

Abstract: A pet toy includes a handle, a wire composed of a metallic material, a wire attachment apparatus coupled with a first end of the wire, an attachment mechanism coupled to a second end of the wire and structured to releasably couple to an object, and a telescoping pole having a first end coupled to the handle and a second end coupled to the wire attachment apparatus.

Abstract: A pet toy comprising a first part and a second part, each made of a single piece of molded, durable, semi-rigid and flexible material and each comprising a weighted bottom, flared open top that is oval in shape, and plurality of gripper petals extending from the weighted bottom toward the flared open top. Each part comprises a neck area with a plurality of grooves and ridges. The flared open top of the first part fits into the flared open top of the second part and engages with the grooves inside the neck area of the second part. The inner circumference of each successive groove is preferably smaller as the distance from the open flared to increases.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and software for bodily function sound anonymization.

Abstract: The present invention is a tether for a toy with a safety feature to prevent entanglement of an animate object, such as a pet or a child, the feature comprising a stiff proximal element. Innovative features provide both for interactive play and containment of the play area by coupling an elastic cord with a rope of selected length.

Abstract: A pet chew toy comprising a blend containing a polyamide terpolymer and a diene elastomer, wherein the diene elastomer is crosslinked and the polyamide terpolymer has a Tm in the range of 120° C. to 250° C.

Abstract: A casting pet toy for entertaining a pet comprises an elongate rod, a handle grip at a handle end of the elongate rod and a tip eyelet at a tip end of the elongate rod. The casting pet toy can also include a stretchable cord passing through the tip eyelet. The stretchable cord comprises a fixed end and a free end. The fixed end can be secured to the elongate rod at a location proximate to the handle grip. A pet lure can be attached to the free end of the stretchable cord.

Abstract: A pet toy comprising a rod that has a proximal end and a distal end. The rod becomes increasingly flexible from the proximal end to the distal end. The pet toy further comprises a flexible line member connected to the distal end where a ratio of a length of the rod and a length of the flexible line member can be from about 5:1 to about 50:1. The connection between the distal end and the flexible line member comprises a pin with a needle and a head where the needle can be inserted into the distal end, and a connector that is mounted on the head.

Abstract: An impact action cat toy with a rigid tube, an elastic cord, an elastic cord retainer, an elastic and non-elastic cord retainer and a cat toy play member. The elastic cord is retained inside the rigid tube and terminates on one side in the elastic cord retaining member and on the opposite side in the elastic and non-elastic cord retaining member. The non-elastic cord terminates on one side in the elastic and non-elastic cord retaining member and on the opposite side in the cat toy play member. The cat toy play member quickly and erratically flies into the air when a user holds onto the rigid tube with one hand and stretches the elastic cord member from the elastic and non-elastic cord retaining member with the other hand and releases the retaining member causing it to snap back and impact the end of the rigid tube.

Abstract: An impact action cat toy with a rigid tube, an elastic cord, an elastic cord retainer, an elastic and non elastic cord retainer and a cat toy play member. The elastic cord is retained inside the rigid tube. The elastic cord terminates on one side in the elastic cord retaining member and on the opposite side in the elastic and non-elastic cord retaining member. The non elastic cord terminates on one side in the elastic and non elastic cord retaining member and on the opposite side in the cat toy play member. The cat toy play member is caused to quickly and erratically fly into the air while tethered on the non elastic cord when a user holds onto the rigid tube with one hand and stretches the elastic cord member from the elastic and non elastic cord retaining member with the other hand and releases the retaining member causing it to snap back and impact the end of the rigid tube.

Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention, a destruction resistant pet toy includes a first member having a first material, the first material being a destruction resistant nylon; a second member having a second material, the second material being softer than the first material; wherein the destruction resistant nylon comprises a Shore D hardness. The first member may be a substantially tubular structure having an inner space and the second member is disposed at least partially within the inner space of the first member.

Abstract: A cat toy having a hollow shell, a top and a bottom and a power source retained therein. A motor is also contained within the hollow shell powered by the power source and having a drive pulley emanating from it to selectively rotate a disk at its geometric center. A string-like element is appended to the selectively rotatable disk radially offset from its geometric center. The pet toy is provided with a support for hanging it from a projection such as a door knob and when in use, the string-like element is caused to move haphazardly to attract a pet cat.

Abstract: A motorized cat toy having a suspended teaser toy at the end of a detachable stretchable string connected to a flexible swing arm biased against a waveguide within a housing having a programmable electronic control, a gearbox with meshing gears including one spur gear on the rotor of the motor to provide control of the teaser toy movement to include a twitch and other erratic movements pleasing to a cat.

Abstract: A pet toy comprising a rod that has a proximal end and a distal end. The rod becomes increasingly flexible from the proximal end to the distal end. The pet toy further comprises a flexible line member connected to the distal end where a ratio of a length of the rod and a length of the flexible line member can be from about 5:1 to about 50:1. The connection between the distal end and the flexible line member comprises a pin with a needle and a head where the needle can be inserted into the distal end, and a connector that is mounted on the head.

Abstract: A pet exercise and training apparatus is described, the apparatus comprising a hollow tube comprising a first end and a second end, the first end comprising a handle assembly comprising a cord winding area, cord retention notch, and cord toggle. A cord runs longitudinally the length of the tube from the first end to the second end, exiting an aperture on the second end. A toy attached to the cord provides a pet exercise and training apparatus capable of use in small spaces, and which may be employed by persons of limited mobility. Additionally, the present application presents an apparatus capable of employing food based incentives.

Abstract: A combination throw toy and handle wherein the handle comprises an elongated shaft having a distal end upon which the toy is mounted and a proximal end for gripping the handle and with the toy comprising a hollow body adapted to slidably mount over the distal end of the handle to permit the toy to be readily released from the shaft of the handle and a plurality of projections extending outwardly from the body of the toy for simulating wings and with the toy body composed of a material including polypropylene, paraffin oil, and an elastomer combination consisting of styrene-ethylene-butylene-stryrene and styrene-butylene-stryrene in a proportion to one another such that the toy will remain afloat when thrown into water.

Abstract: A pet exercise and training device for exercising and training dogs comprising a rod constructed of a sturdy, yet light weight, class 200 or comparable PVC pipe and a bungee cord tether line preferably covered with a Dacron® polyester sheathing for greater strength, durability and weather resistance, and for preventing whiplash to the dog. The hand held flirt pole of the present invention is especially suitable for exercising and training dogs such as pit bulls and other hyperactive and powerful dogs that require the use of a sturdy and unbreakable flirt pole.

Abstract: The spring-loaded dog toy includes a self-supporting stand composed of a generally vertical tube resting atop a flat base, and from which a generally horizontal extends atop said vertical tube to support a dog toy there from. The dog toy is usually a ball that attaches to a first spring, which is separated from a second spring via a ring stop. The second string traverses across the length of the horizontal tube and attaches at a rear end. The ring stop creates a biasing force upon the second spring. Upon pulling the dog toy and subsequent release, both the first spring and the second spring generate wild and random movement of the dog toy, which entertains and amuses a pet.

Abstract: A motorized cat toy having a suspended teaser toy at the end of a detachable stretchable string connected to a flexible swing arm biased against a waveguide within a housing having a programmable electronic control, a gearbox with meshing gears including one spur gear on the rotor of the motor to provide control of the teaser toy movement to include a twitch and other erratic movements pleasing to a cat.

Abstract: An animal attracting device is provided. The animal attracting device may include a body that has an exterior body surface that has at least one recessed portion for the receipt of attractant so that the attractant may be deposited on the exterior body surface and the at least one recessed portion. An attachment member may also be included for attachment to a support member.

Abstract: A cat toy with a rigid outer tube member, a rigid inner tube member, an elastic cord member, a pull knob and a toy element. The inner tube member slidably and telescopingly engaged within the outer tube member. The elastic cord member is slidably engaged within the inner tube member. The toy element and the stop plate are fixedly attached to the end of the elastic cord. The pull knob is attached to one end of the inner tube member and to one end of the elastic cord member so that when a user pulls back on the pull knob, the elastic cord member stretches, causing the toy element to be drawn to the end of the outer tube member. When the pull knob is released by the user, the inner tube and the elastic cord and the toy element shoot outward for engaging a cat in play.

Abstract: An animal toy features the ability to connect two or more separate toys of varying shape, size, color, and/or texture, together to create larger and more complex toy systems. The animal toy allows an almost endless variety of toy systems to capture the interest as well as challenge and develop the animal's problem solving skills. The animal toys are either solid or include internal chambers for holding and ultimately dispensing food. When two or more toys with the internal chambers are combined the food may flow from the chamber of one toy into another toy several times before exiting the toy system. The increased problem of extracting the food challenges and develops the animal's skills. Morever, by combining solid and food dispensing toys in random combinations further increases the problem solving skills required to completely extract the food from the toy system.

Abstract: To provide a combination of at least one motivational object for dogs, which comprises of a bite body, and a carrying device for the at least one motivational object, which comprises of a clamping element, on which the bite body of the motivational object is detachably secured, which allows for an easy carrying or storing of the motivational object while not in use, it is proposed that the bite body comprises a of a recess in which the insertion section of a clamping element of the carrying device is insertable in an insertion direction.

Abstract: A casting pet toy for entertaining a pet comprises an elongate rod, a handle grip at a handle end of the elongate rod and a tip eyelet at a tip end of the elongate rod. The casting pet toy can also include a stretchable cord passing through the tip eyelet. The stretchable cord comprises a fixed end and a free end. The fixed end can be secured to the elongate rod at a location proximate to the handle grip. A pet lure can be attached to the free end of the stretchable cord.

Abstract: An animal mobile that includes a mount from which a boom cantilevers carrying an animal plaything with the mobile defining a spring mass system having a plurality of springs and masses that cause the plaything to unpredictably move during animal interaction. The mount is configured for door mounting having a plurality of straps that wrap around respective door knobs. The mount includes a ball and socket boom coupling arrangement that defines a spring and enables adjustable boom attachment. A drive is operated to rotate the mobile in one direction storing potential energy in at least one mobile suspension line defining another spring with the energy being released rotating the mobile in an opposite direction when the drive is caused. System feedback from interaction of the plaything by an animal, e.g., cat, causes the plaything to dance and leap in a manner simulating live prey enticing further animal interaction.

Abstract: A solar powered and solar actuated pet toy designed to be attached to a window or sliding glass door. The solar powered and solar actuated pet toy will entertain a pet whenever sunlight is available, without requiring the presence or intervention of the pet owner.

Abstract: An animal attracting device is provided. The animal attracting device may include a body that has an exterior body surface that has at least one recessed portion for the receipt of attractant so that the attractant may be deposited on the exterior body surface and the at least one recessed portion. An attachment member may also be included for attachment to a support member.

Abstract: An animal toy having pendulum action is disclosed. The toy includes a movable pendulum swingably secured within a housing. The pendulum is capable of carrying toys, and each toy is accessible through one or more access openings in the housing.

Abstract: An apparatus hovering winged objects. The apparatus includes an elongate support and a driver with an output shaft that supports a first end of the support. The driver imparts an oscillating displacement to the first end of the support. A body is mounted at a second end of the support and wings are attached to the support at an offset distance from the body. The body is positioned near the second end to swivel or pivot in response to vibration of the support. The driver vibrates the first end at a frequency that shapes the support as a wave, and the frequency is selected or tuned such that the wings are displaced more than the body such by imparting a harmonic frequency on the support. The output shaft is positioned by the driver in angular positions to move the first end of the support and the body and wings.

Abstract: An apparatus for any predatory animal having first a rigid base, comprising of a shape designed to return to a set position once interaction is terminated, as it directly applies to the function of said apparatus, and second a shaft housing a pulley mechanism to guide an internal retraction system for attachable/interchangeable amusement devices, third an internal hollow bladder, with the ability to be filled with various substances to increase the coefficient of friction on any given surface, and finally comprising of a “top piece” covering in no specific design, to cover and visually enhance said apparatus.

Abstract: A pet toy system and kit for the amusement of a domestic pet, such as a cat The system and kit include at least one base, at least one wand having a first end and a second end, the first end being removably affixed to the base. At least one connector is provided being removably affixed to the second end of the wand and a plurality of elongated wires emanating from the connector, each wire supporting a pet attractant toy removably affixed to the ends thereof such that when in use, the weight of the pet attractant toys causes the elongated wires to assume an arcuate shape.

Abstract: A cat activity pad sized to accommodate a domestic cat. The pad is characterized as having a plurality of distinct regions, each region designed to satisfy a need of a domestic cat different from at least one other region. As a preferred embodiment, loops are releasably retained by the cat activity pad extending over the pad to hang pet toys thereon.

Abstract: A cat toy park having an open configuration and a closed configuration, comprising: a base having opposing base portions and a substantially centrally disposed base portion, the opposing base portions hingedly connected to the substantially centrally disposed base portion, the opposing base portions and the substantially centrally disposed base portion substantially collinear with each other when the cat toy park is in the open configuration, the opposing base portions substantially transverse to the substantially centrally disposed base portion when the cat toy park is in the closed configuration; support arms adapted to be releasably attached to the base and releasably connected one to the other, the support arms extending above the base, when the cat toy park is in the open configuration; at least one cat toy adapted to be removably attached to the cat toy park, and typically having a plurality of replaceable suspended and base mounted cat toys.

Abstract: A pet training system and device, and method thereof, wherein a physical barrier protects a door from pet claw and chime damage, wherein the physical barrier is soft and safely constructed for pet contact without risk of injury, wherein a plurality of percussive tones are generated by pet contact, wherein device design facilitates convenient transport and installation on essentially any doorknob, and wherein a training DVD facilitates user understanding of house training methods incorporating the device.

Abstract: An animal toy features the ability to connect two or more separate toys of varying shape, size, color, and/or texture, together to create larger and more complex toy systems. The animal toy allows an almost endless variety of toy systems to capture the interest as well as challenge and develop the animal's problem solving skills. The animal toys are either solid or include internal chambers for holding and ultimately dispensing food. When two or more toys with the internal chambers are combined the food may flow from the chamber of one toy into another toy several times before exiting the toy system. The increased problem of extracting the food challenges and develops the animal's skills. Moreover, by combining solid and food dispensing toys in random combinations further increases the problem solving skills required to completely extract the food from the toy system.

Abstract: The present invention is a pet toy assembly for use in playing with a pet, especially a cat. The pet toy assembly uses a pole with a handle at one end. A tether extends from the pole at the end opposite the handle. A motorized object is coupled to the tether so as to be suspended by the tether. The motorized object has a body and at least one appendage that extends from the body. The motor within the motorized object causes the appendage to wage or flap, thereby making the motorized object see=m alive to a pet. The motorized object is powered by batteries stored in the handle at the end of the pole. The power is transferred from the batteries to the motor in the motorized object through the structure of the tether.

Abstract: A toy for a cat comprises a grouping of feathers, felt, or fleece stitched together with VELCRO fasteners that permit the toy to be safely utilized on a lash, on a stick, or in a roly-poly toy.

Abstract: A pet toy and exercise device comprising a first length non-elastic of cord extending from a ball in one direction, an elastic cord coupled to the first length of non-elastic cord, and a shorter length of non-elastic cord providing a chewing or grasping aid extending from the ball in another direction. A method of using a pet toy and exercise device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A hanging bird toy includes a link having two widened portions and a narrow portion between the widened portions. A central component is disposed in the link in the narrow portion; and an insert is disposed in one of the widened portions.

Abstract: A bird toy for stimulating a foraging instinct by surrounding a treat on a platform on a main body with one or more substantially transparent rings rotatable and vertically slidable on the main body. In one or more rotative positions of the ring or rings turned by a pet bird, the ring or rings are allowed to shift vertically to make the treat accessible. A bottom platform allows a more difficult test, requiring the bird to lift the ring or rings to expose a treat on the bottom platform after rotating the rings to the correct position allowing the rings to be lifted.

Abstract: A device for interactive use with a pet animal and a method for interacting with a pet animal. The device can attach to a person's foot and includes a support arm that extends from the person's foot. A toy is attached to a distal end of the support arm, such as by using a strand to affix the toy to the support arm. In this manner, the person can manipulate the toy using the person's foot to amuse the pet animal without requiring the person to utilize their hands or arms to provide the toy motion. The device can include a base member that fastens to the person's foot, where the support arm extends from the base member. The device can also include a second toy that can attach to the base member when the support arm is removed from the base member.

Abstract: Pet furniture and a kit of parts for assembling pet furniture. The pet furniture includes a lower cap sized to define the base of the pet furniture, a plurality of side clips for removable insertion within said lower cap, the side clips substantially defining the height of the pet furniture. A plurality of structural side walls are provided for removable engagement with the lower cap and side clips, at least one of the structural side walls having an opening sized to enable a pet to enter and exit the pet furniture once assembled. An upper cap is provided for removable engagement with the side clips and structural side walls and lower support discs and upper support discs complete the pet furniture which are each supported by and removable from the lower cap and upper cap, respectively.

Abstract: An animal toy features the ability to connect two or more separate toys of varying shape, size, color, and/or texture, together to create larger and more complex toy systems. The animal toy allows an almost endless variety of toy systems to capture the interest as well as challenge and develop the animal's problem solving skills. The animal toys are either solid or include internal chambers for holding and ultimately dispensing food. When two or more toys with the internal chambers are combined the food may flow from the chamber of one toy into another toy several times before exiting the toy system. The increased problem of extracting the food challenges and develops the animal's skills. Morever, by combining solid and food dispensing toys in random combinations further increases the problem solving skills required to completely extract the food from the toy system.

Abstract: A device for amusing a cat or other pet is provided that has a housing having a top portion and a bottom portion, a motor disposed in the housing, a belt attached to the housing via an upper shaft and a lower shaft, a string having a first end attached to the belt and a second end extending freely from the belt, and means for activating the motor. In operation the motor rotates the belt causing the string to repeatedly fling outwardly from being hidden within the frame and amuse the cat. Methods for amusing a pet are also disclosed that comprise the steps of automating a string, whereby a free end of the string appears and disappears from view. These methods are preferably accomplished by attaching one end of the string to a rotating belt within a housing.