HuggleHoundsHuggleKats Family (Wee Fellar Squirrelie)

I had to choose Wee Fellar Squirrelie because we don’t do feather toys at our house (3 of my 4 cats insist upon de-feathering and then ‘gumming’ the feathers to death). But furry rodents are always a big hit. This is no exception; it seems well made, doesn’t arrive with that horrid chemical stench, and is about the right size and hardiness for vigorous play. I’ve noticed that our most durable and long-term loved soft toys, the ones that really sustain their interest, are typically flatter than this guy. So jury is still out if this'll be eventually rejected for being a tad too chunky.Mercifully, this doesn’t have a bell inside but it does have a crinkle, it’s been stuffed with something. There is nothing on the retail packaging that claims Wee Fellar Squirrelie has been treated in catnip or contains catnip; it’s a little confusing that the Title for all these toys just broadly rattles off attributes... that clearly not all the toys share. Could be misleading to a hasty shopper. And lastly, though perhaps the price point will drop once this fully hits the market and reviews roll in, but this is considerably pricier than I’d be willing to pay for outright… especially since my cats’ favorite competing toys (Spot flat mouse, Ruff & Wiskerz Wildlife, and Spot Ethical Skinneeez) are literally 1/2 the price.

I was hopeful that my two cats would enjoy throwing this toy squirrel around since they so much enjoy stalking the real ones outside our back window every day, but it leaves much to be desired and they just aren't interested. It doesn't really even seem to smell of catnip as promised, and I might as well throw an old sock at them as this toy. I do not recommend wasting your money.