Abstract: A chew toy for cats and dogs includes a rope knot node and a first flexible rope arm, a second flexible rope arm, and a third flexible rope arm which depend from the rope knot node. The respective flexible rope arms include respective end knots and respective middle portions. The respective flexible rope arms include respective portions projecting from the rope knot node. A first orientation angle is located between a first portion and a second portion and is approximately sixty degrees. A second orientation angle is located between the second portion and a third portion and is approximately sixty degrees. A third orientation angle is located between the first portion and the third portion and is approximately one hundred twenty degrees. A flavor distribution assembly may be supported by the rope knot node and the respective rope arms. A light source assembly may be attached to the receptacle assembly for providing light to the chew toy.