Abstract: A pet toy includes a first portion comprising a non-linear configuration having a front end to a tail end, wherein the first portion is configured to slidably retain a treat. The pet toy includes a second portion attached to the front end of the first portion, the second configured to provide weight to the pet toy.

Abstract: A starch-based flying pet treat comprising, compositionally, a starch-based edible material. The treat has an overall circular shape formed by a center ring providing a first surface area and at least one wing integrally extending from the center ring and providing a second surface. Apertures are positioned in the surface areas to provide a high glide ratio such that the treat is configured to fly through the air when thrown. The treat is throwable for exercising a pet such that the pet chases or retrieves the flying pet treat and is rewarded with an edible pet treat for chewing and consumption.

Abstract: A pet litter receptacle includes a first tray comprising a cavity defined by sidewalls and a bottom surface. The receptacle includes a first grate positioned within the cavity such that a top surface of the grate is positioned below a top edge of the cavity. A first fabric material is positioned on and covering the top surface of the grate and having a top surface of the fabric material positioned above the top edge of the cavity such that liquids pass through the fabric material and the grate and collect in the cavity and solids are retained on the top surface of the fabric material.