Abstract: A feeding apparatus includes an outer wall and an inner wall joined at an upper end. The inner wall includes a side wall and a bottom wall. An inner space is defined by the side wall, the bottom wall, and the upper end. One or more obstructions are provided in the inner space, each obstruction extending upright from the bottom wall and away from the sidewall. A food placement area is formed between adjacent obstructions. The rate of food consumption of an animal is reduced by the obstructions.

Abstract: A throwable pet toy bounces and creates an interest for a pet when impacting the ground or an object. The toy includes two domed structures, which are mounted on opposite sides of an aerodynamic base. The structures are in fluid communication with each other. A fascinator is mounted in one of the first and second domed structure to produce an interest for a pet when one of the domed structures impacts.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aquarium net assembly for an aquarium. The aquarium net assembly includes a net sack for retaining fish, a frame for holding the net sack, an ergonomic handle for holding the aquarium net assembly; and a wand connecting the frame to the handle. The present invention is also directed at a novel ergonomic handle for an aquarium net assembly for an aquarium. The handle includes an elongated body for holding the handle, the body having a proximal end and a distal end with respect to a net; and a cavity disposed in the proximal end for receiving a wand of the aquarium net assembly.