Abstract: An apparatus for interaction of a pet animal includes a first pet toy with an interchangeable base having a distal end and a proximate end, a toy end assembly coupled to the distal end of the interchangeable base, and at least one fastener extending from the proximate end of the interchangeable base. The at least one fastener is configured to removably couple the interchangeable base of the first pet toy to a second pet toy. The at least one fastener includes a shaft having a pointed tip and at least one outwardly extending protrusion disposed along the shaft.

Abstract: A pet toy includes a base including a bowl, a pair of columns extending from the base, a dispenser rotatably coupled to the pair of columns, the dispenser including a reservoir configured to store food and at least one opening configured to dispense to food as the dispenser rotates. The bowl is configured to catch and hold food dispensed from the dispenser.

Abstract: A pet toy includes a base having at least one treat compartment and a platform rotatably coupled to the base. The platform includes at least one track having a pair of opposing side walls and at least one opening extending through the platform. The at least one opening is disposed between the pair of opposing side walls. The pet toy further includes a plurality of tiles movably coupled to the track, each of the plurality of tiles configured to selectively cover a portion of the at least one opening.

Abstract: Provided is a pet toy including a housing having a sidewall with a first opening, a top surface, and a cavity. The pet toy further includes a first button and a second button disposed on the top surface of the housing; a first blocking surface next to the first opening inside the cavity and configured to block the opening; and a speaker in the sidewall wherein when the first button is depressed the speaker plays a first sound and the first blocking surface is lowered to unblock the first opening allowing the food to travel from the cavity through the first opening. When the second button is depressed, the speaker plays a second sound and the blocking surface is lowered to unblock the first opening allowing the food to travel from the cavity through the first opening.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a multi-layered pet toy includes assembling at least one panel by coupling a heat resistant lining to an outer layer and injection molding an inner layer to the heat resistant lining.

Abstract: A pet toy includes a first half and a second half rotatably coupled to the first half. In a first arrangement, the first half and the second half collectively form two or more independent pathways. Each of the two or more independent pathways may be configured to receive and convey an object. In a second arrangement, the first half and the second half collectively form a single pathway configured to receive and convey the object.

Abstract: Provided is a pet toy including a handle, a shaft including a launching protrusion, the shaft extending from the handle, a cord coupled to the shaft, and a toy assembly. The toy assembly is removably attachable to the cord or engageable with the launching protrusion. In a first configuration of the pet toy, the toy assembly is removably coupled to the cord. In a second configuration of the pet toy, the toy assembly is launchable from the launching protrusion.

Abstract: A pet toy includes a base including a bowl, a pair of columns extending from the base, a dispenser rotatably coupled to the pair of columns, the dispenser including a reservoir configured to store food and at least one opening configured to dispense to food as the dispenser rotates. The bowl is configured to catch and hold food dispensed from the dispenser.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a multi-layered pet toy includes assembling at least one panel by coupling a heat resistant lining to an outer layer and injection molding an inner layer to the heat resistant lining.

Abstract: Provided is a pet toy including a base having a rounded bottom surface, a stem extending from the base, a limb diverging from the stem, and a hanging toy coupled to the limb. In some examples, the hanging toy may include a body and a cord extending from the body and coupled the limb.

Abstract: A pet toy system includes a housing including a blower fan configured to blow air when in an on state and an air outlet pipe. The pet toy system also includes an interchangeable pet toy including a body having a movable element and an air inlet pipe configured to be removably coupled to the air outlet pipe of the housing. The movable element is configured to be moved by air when the blower fan is in the on state.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a multi-layered pet toy includes assembling at least one panel by coupling a heat resistant lining to an outer layer and injection molding an inner layer to the heat resistant lining.

Abstract: A pet toy includes a base having at least one treat compartment and a platform rotatably coupled to the base. The platform includes at least one track having a pair of opposing side walls and at least one opening extending through the platform. The at least one opening is disposed between the pair of opposing side walls. The pet toy further includes a plurality of tiles movably coupled to the track, each of the plurality of tiles configured to selectively cover a portion of the at least one opening.

Abstract: A pet toy includes a handle, at least one light source, a transparent or semitransparent shaft extending from the handle including a plurality of optical strands, a cord attached to the shaft, and a toy assembly coupled to the cord. The one or more optical strands are configured to radiate light generated by the at least one light source.

Abstract: A pet food bowl includes a base and a dispenser secured to the base. The dispenser includes a barrel having a first open end and a second open end. The dispenser also includes a first cap couplable to the first open end of the barrel and a second cap couplable to the second open end of the barrel. The first cap and the second cap of the dispenser are configured to secure the dispenser to the base.

Abstract: Provided is a pet toy including a base having a basin and a chute extending from the basin, a cover removable coupled to the base, and at least one extendable assembly including an actuator. The at least one extendable assembly is configured to extend into the basin toward a center of the basin and capture food for a pet when the actuator is depressed and to haul the captured food to the chute when the actuator is released.

Abstract: A multilevel pet puzzle includes a first level including a first puzzle of a first puzzle type, a portion of the first puzzle movable to provide access to a first treat compartment, and a second level including a second puzzle of a second puzzle type, a portion of the second puzzle movable to provide access to a second treat compartment.

Abstract: Provided is a pet toy including a handle, a shaft including a launching protrusion, the shaft extending from the handle, a cord coupled to the shaft, and a toy assembly. The toy assembly is removably attachable to the cord or engageable with the launching protrusion. In a first configuration of the pet toy, the toy assembly is removably coupled to the cord. In a second configuration of the pet toy, the toy assembly is launchable from the launching protrusion.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus including an interchangeable base having a distal end and a proximate end, a toy end assembly coupled to the distal end of the interchangeable base, and at least one fastener extending from the proximate end of the interchangeable base. The at least one fastener is configured to removably couple the interchangeable base to an item.