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    21 Cat Toys For Bored Felines They'll Literally Be Obsessed With

    Even if your cat skews Garfield on the feline spectrum, these toys will provide a purr-fectly fun time for even the most "not having it" of kitties.

    1. A self-grooming toy if your fur children require an excessive amount of scratches all day and all night that you are unable to keep up with (even though you wish you could).

    Promising review: "Now I bought this out of the fact that my cat likes to rub her face on EVERYTHING, so I thought she would like this and she absolutely LOVES THIS. Usually you think cheap cat things like this wouldn't work, and I thought the same, then my cat rubbed her face on it and it was like holy cow this actually works, like my cat actually likes this. A whole new experience tbh." —Raychelle Schar

    Get it from Amazon for $4.99

    2. A wall-mounted scratch pad that'll have your precious fur baby acting like the ferocious predator they really are...how cute!

    a reviewer photo of the scratch pad mounted on the wall
    a reviewer photo of a black and white cat hanging on the scratch pad

    FYI, you can either lay this scratching pad flat or hang it for some added jump-tastic fun!

    Promising review: "My cat loved scratching my couch instead of her cat scratcher. I assumed it was because the couch is a lot sturdier than the post, so I stumbled across this and knew it would be perfect. She loves this because she can press into something sturdy while scratching and knows to use this rather than my poor couch. Installation on drywall can be tricky since getting the inserts in requires a bigger hole, so be prepared to use a power drill. Otherwise, the installation was so worth it!" —Brittney Koehler

    Get it from Amazon for $39.99.

    3. A plant-inspired cat puzzle that'll have them absolutely buggin' with delight. Hide their favorite treats in the hidden compartments and watch as they work to uncover their food.

    Lifestyle image of cat playing with a greed leaf-shaped toy with ladybug-inspired pieces

    4. A circuit-like cat toy crafted with swirl-patterned balls to capture your feline's attention. The large openings will allow your pet to litter-ally poke and play all day long.

    Lifestyle image of two kittens playing with blue and white circuit toy

    5. A squeaky mouse your kitty will think is worth the catch. If the RealMouse sound doesn't capture their attention, the catnip scent will definitely have your feline friend leaping after it.

    6. A cat exercise wheel for avoiding those loud late-night zooms through the house. The EVA foam surface will add some padded comfort as they run until they're tuckered out.

    Lifestyle image of spotted cat running on black circular wheel

    7. A butterfly cat toy prepared to keep them from being a real sourpuss. Instead, the tower-like design is filled with balls they can claw and paw at.

    Black and brown cat playing with butterfly attached to blue plastic ball toy

    8. A cat food maze to prove your fluffy pals are truly the smartest pets out there. Each puzzle successfully completed will be met with a treat (and may earn you a snuggle or two).

    Reviewer image of three cats sitting next to cardboard maze toy

    9. A mix of felt catnip-infused balls that are purr-etyy addicting. Not only will your precious fur ball be able to bat and chase after these spheres, but when they're done playing, the tin will ~magically~ recharge them with catnip.

    Four tins that say "Happy Cat" filled with multi-colored felt balls

    10. A cat feather wand just too irresistible for your ferocious feline to ignore (as much as they may seemingly want to).

    11. A chic wooden cat tree equipped with a scratching pad, flat perch, basket perch, and a toy ball. They'll be able to do all of their favorite activities (scratching, sleeping, surveying, and playing) right from the comfort of this luxurious, handmade item!

    two cats perched on a wooden and faux fur cat tree
    The Mau Store / Etsy

    The Mau Store is a small biz that makes chic and unique cat furniture that both you and your kitty will love.

    Promising review: "I’m usually not a 'cat tree' person because most of them are unattractive and clunky. But my 4-month-old Bengal loves to climb, so when I found the Mau cat tree, I was happy that there was an option that looked beautiful! My kitten started using it on the second day. It’s solid, beautifully made, and fits with my decor. Definitely recommended!" –Lynda Bertles

    Get it from The Mau Store for $259 (available in three colors). 

    12. An automatic cheese toy they won't have to be so claw-ful playing with. The electronic toy has an interactive mouse that will pop out and surprise your pet as it prepares to go on the prowl.

    Reviewer image of black cat playing with white cheese-shaped toy

    13. A Frisco Scratch & Roll Scratcher that provides double the fun. The scratch pad can paw-lease them so they're less inclined to destroy your favorite chair, while the added plastic ball will continue to keep them distracted.

    14. A peekaboo mouse game crafted to take your furry friend by surprise. Turn this toy on and watch as your cat becomes intrigued by the spinning mouse that ducks and hides from their prying paws.

    15. A Hexbug robot for shaking and shimmying your cat into being active. Once this little "nanobot" is turned on it'll vibrate across your floor and you can watch as your pet springs into hunter mode.

    Green nano bot toy with green feather attached

    16. A catnip wall toy sure to become the most vi-tail (we can do this all day) part of their daily routine. Designed with spinning balls and multiple compartments for catnip, you may even be rewarded with some snuggles for this one.

    Reviewer image of gray cat standing in front of  wall mounted catnip

    17. An interactive cat feather toy ready to entertain your cat on the days you're too burnt out from work to play. Or help them play when you're out of town by turning it on automatic.

    18. An 8-in-1 cat toy made to go from a shell-shaped cat bed to a hamster-ball-like toy they can run around and hide in. The PV velvet and felt fabric are also anti-scratch for durability.

    Cat inside of and peeking out of the opening of the shell toy

    19. A rainbow cat charmer for when your fluffy buddy is showing some real cat-titude. Twirl this in front of their face and watch as they begin to dance and chase after it.

    Reviewer image of orange cat snuggling with rainbow felt toy

    20. A rechargeable fish toy that both looks and flops around like a real fish, so your cat will feel extra powerful when they capture this hilarious prey. 

    Promising review: "I'm never sure if a new cat toy will be received as well as I hope, but this one sure delivered! My three cats have been playing with it almost nonstop, except for when I have to take it away to charge it. One of them pretty much 'hogs' it and the other two can't get near it, though they try. It took them a few minutes to realize that they had to touch it to get it to move when it stopped flopping, but once they understood it, they were off to the races. I can't speak to the durability of it, but since the cover can be removed for cleaning, I'm thinking it should last a long time — fingers crossed." —Amazongal

    Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available as four different types of fish).

    21. A collapsible cat tunnel with three entrances, a peephole, and a hanging toy that'll provide hours of amusement (and healthy movement!). From hiding to hunting, pouncing to scurrying, your cat will think it's the gift that keeps on giving!

    Promising review: " My cat loves to hunt so he uses it to hide in the tunnels and then jump out at us and try to scare us. Lol! He plays with it every day. He has his claws and there are no holes in the tunnel and we have had it for months. The only complaint is it weighs nothing so it’s always blowing around. Guess that’s just the life of a cat owner." –Shallan cook

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in four colors and patterns). 

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