Bear finally gets his tasty whole chicken
We recently received five different OurPets toys. Over the next couple months, we're going to review them on the blog. OurPets says it best: "The OurPets product line features a variety of premium, innovative, quality toys, accessories, feeding and waste management solutions specially designed to awaken a pet’s natural instincts." The products are specifically designed to promote strong bonds between pets and their people. We found out about OurPets on another blog reviewing their products. I was excited to try something different - toys my cats can play with on their own. Time and time again, Bear misbehaves when he's bored. As much as I'd love to always put him first, that's just not reality. To read more about boredom in cats, and Bear's struggles especially, please see: Are your cats bored? I wish we'd had these toys when Bear was younger and more active - there were times his bored antics - as I tried to accomplish the smallest task - left me in tears. And now, I don't get to play with Ellie nearly as much as I'd like to. These toys provide an outlet for cats' natural instinctual behavior. To read more about these instincts: Feline instincts.
Today, we're reviewing Bear's favorite OurPets toy by far: Bird in a Cage.
I'm going to let the pictures tell the story - you can see how much fun he's having! These pictures were taken over a series of four or five nights - so the positioning is slightly different - but the fun is the same. We'll review the other toys soon.
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Disclosure: We received OurPets® Bird in a Cage TM [including batteries] - for free in exchange for an honest review. Momma Kat and Her Bear Cat only shares information we believe would be of interest to our readers. The content is ours - Our Pets is not responsible for the contents of this post.
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Bear gives this toy ten claws up, and Ellie came around in the end to agree! Get a Bird in a Cage for your own favorite feline!
Well I never, you got one. I hate to break it to you, Bear, but I think the chicken is more a chick. Still it's a great start and will make a wonderful training device for young Ellie–under your guidance, naturally. Maybe let Ellie soften it up for you and then you can do a master class on de-feathering?
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ERin
I don't know if I'm the chick-daddy type ... ~Bear Cat
DeleteOh was that fun Bear, I though you were gonna do the Chicken Dance pal!
ReplyDeleteNext week ;)
DeleteWow, look at that. Christmas wishes do come true.
ReplyDeleteWe didn't even think of that!
DeleteBatteries?!? Bet this toy would have Da Boyz enthralled for hours! Nice action shots, Bear and Ellie!
ReplyDeleteWe highly recommend this! And the batteries seem to last a pretty long time!
DeleteJust goes to show Bear, if you wish for something hard enough you get it in the end.
ReplyDeleteHow about a tank? ~Bear Cat
DeleteWow! Dreams do come true Bear :) Somehow I thought you were talking about a rotisserie chicken when wanting tasty whole chickens.
ReplyDeleteTHAT TOO! ~Bear Cat
DeleteThat toy looks like tons of fun ! Purrs
ReplyDeleteIt is! And for the cats too!
DeleteAMARULA: Now let me preface this by saying that I am sure I've had one catnip snack too many and my thinking is clearly fuzzy---oh I so hate to admit this--but you and your sister actually look CUTE playing TOGETHER!? What's wrong with me?! The end of the world is nigh!
ReplyDeletePhht. When you and Frodo start playing together, we're really in trouble! ~Bear Cat
DeleteThat toy was made for you, Bear!
ReplyDeleteI know, right? ~Bear Cat
DeletePhew...your title had us worried for a minute (or had our flock worried, I should say). Bear really had some fun with that!!
ReplyDeleteDo they make something like this for dogs? Luke is driving me crazy lately with his boredom, whining, and fidgeting every evening. He definitely needs something more entertaining than just a stuffed toy!
Jan, Wag 'n Woof Pets
Or un-stuffed as they are when Luke gets done with them ... I was actually surprised how much Bear loves these. They have dog toys [http://ourpets.com/product-category/toys-for-dogs] - but none seem similar to what we tried.
DeleteOM heavens what a riot. Thanks for the laugh EM and BC. I'm getting the e-mail now and know when you publish.
ReplyDeleteJean
We're so glad the e-mail thing worked! It did make me pretty happy to see them enjoying themselves to that extent - and without taking it out on each other!
DeleteWhen I saw you were getting a tasty whole chicken...I about farted too! In excitement of course!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that the normal reaction to tasty whole chickens? Or so I heard from a friend. ~Bear Cat
DeleteOMStars now that is what I'm talking about the ultimate cat gift a bird in a cage
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
We're pretty lucky!
DeleteWow, that looks like a pretty cool toy (even if it's monopolized by a certain 'little' sister. Have fun you two and make sure you share. 😻
ReplyDeleteAt least my sister doesn't destroy our toys ;)
DeleteCool, a toy that brings Bear and Ellie together! It must be magical.
ReplyDeleteNo kidding!
DeleteOoh I've heard of the game called 'Mousie Trap' but your birdie trap game looks like a cat's meow for fun! What splendid photo documentation of your review!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteAs you know we reviewed all of the same toys on our blog and the Bird in A Cage is also Cody's favorite too!!!! We love OurPets!
ReplyDeleteI bet he's ferocious! Bear plays like he's still a kitten!
DeleteWe've seen these on other's bloggies too. They do look like fun. Did ya'll ever get chicken fur dinner? MOL Big hugs
ReplyDeleteLuv ya'
Dezi and Raena
The Boy says he's given me chicken. Phht. Not on my planet. ~Bear Cat
DeleteNice team work (kind of). Looks like a really fun toy! I think Teddy might like it, too
ReplyDeleteWe bet he'd love it. And it might be a welcome distraction from Miss Hissy-pants.
DeleteHoly cat, Bear! After all these years, your wish came true! A real, genuine, honest to goodness whole tasty chicken. Yeah!
ReplyDeleteIt didn't taste as good as I was expecting ... ;) ~Bear Cat
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