Abstract: A pet toy is attached to a pet collar and emits a point of light on a distal surface in front of the animal to provide entertainment to the animal. The pet toy preferably comprises a small housing suitable for attachment to an existing collar, wherein the housing contains a light source, a power source and an electronic control circuit. The toy preferably allows for either a constant or an intermittent display of the light based on user selection, and further preferably includes a timing circuit to allow for automatic deactivation of the light source after a predetermined period of operation. The light source may, for instance, be a laser or a light emitting diode.

Abstract: The present inventive concepts relate to pet toys, in general, and specifically to pet toys constructed and adapted to provide a light source which directs a point of light on a distal surface to provide entertainment to an animal. A pet toy can include a housing suitable for attachment to mounting surface, such as ceiling or wall. The housing can further contain a laser light, a power supply, one or more motors and control circuitry. The motor(s) and control circuitry can be configured to move the light source to cause the point of light to move around on the distal surface. The control circuitry may be remotely operable via a remote control unit. The pet toy may selectively allow for either a constant or an intermittent display of the laser light, and may include a timing circuit to permit automatic deactivation of the light.