Abstract: A cat scratching system for providing at least one surface suitable for cat scratching. This system includes a shell being capable of accepting at least one cat scratching surface having sides, an opening for inserting and removing the first cat scratching surface and a top and bottom. At least one of the surfaces, such as the top, is further characterized as having an open region for displaying the at least first cat scratching surface to the exterior of the shell, the first cat scratching surface being insertable within the opening of the shell.

Abstract: A toy for use by domestic cats. The toy includes a spherical body portion made of pelletized materials and an interior portion. The interior portion contains a quantity of catnip and the shell has an opening to introduce and remove the quantity of catnip from the interior portion. The shell is characterized as permitting odors emanating from the catnip to pass therethrough.

Abstract: A pet bed for use by cats, the pet bed includes a resilient and compressible fill material and an outer shell fabric defining the geometry of the pet bed as having a bottom and sides. The top is made of a plush and gas permeable fabric. A closable opening in the outer shell is provided for allowing for selective access to the interior of the outer shell fabric. A gas permeable pouch containing catnip is positioned either between the resilient, compressible fill material and the top fabric or beneath the resilient compressible fill material such that as the top fabric is depressed by the weight of a cat using the pet bed, the scent from the catnip is caused to permeate through the gas permeable pouch and gas permeable fabric.