Cost: Around $24.00
The Fling-Ama-String cat toy has really surprised me. As cat owners know, our friends usually play with a new toy for a few hours then get bored and ignore it. This toy is different! I don’t know what the particular attraction is, but even after having it for several months Charlie and Annie continue to be fascinated by it. When it is not switched on, they will go up and swat it with their paws; the noise lets us humans know it is time to switch it on! Annie, especially, will play with it for 45 minutes at a time.
The unit hangs on a door knob and has an elastic belt to which an approximately 18” piece of colorful yarn is attached. It takes three “AA” batteries and when switched on, a small electric motor causes the belt to rotate in a vertical orientation. The piece of yarn moves with the belt from the floor up to about door knob level. As the belt moves, the yarn disappears at the back of the unit only to be flung out at floor level and the whole cycle repeats until the Fling-Ama-String is switched off. The unit can be set to rotate the belt at two different speeds.
The Fling-Ama-String is constructed of plastic, but is well made and has been quite durable. When set at the slower speed, the batteries last for hours. It is easy to install on any interior door.
The only problem so far is that the end of the piece of yarn tends to fray over time. The frayed end can get caught in the pulleys around which the belt rotates and stop the toy from functioning. The problem is simple to fix with a pair of scissors by cutting off a short piece of the frayed yarn.
The Fling-Ama-String is available at many major retailers and pet supply stores. It can also be purchased online at Petco.com (click link near top of right sidebar to purchase).
The Fling-Ama-String is one cat toy that is worth its price. It will last and, if your furry friends are like mine, they will find ceaseless joy playing with it!
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