followthebluebell:

snaeksthetic:

@followthebluebell do you have any recommendations for enriching but affordable toys for my goblin

specifically some that he can play with by himself when i’m not home,, he loves all the ones he has (wands, balls, crinkly, etc) but require me to yknow,, be there

What an enchanting gremlin who isn’t at all plotting to take over your home and rule over it as a tiny tyrant!  Here are some toys that won’t impede his schemes:

Bergan turbo cat scratcher – There are a lot of toys with this basic design and they’re all pretty good.  I usually get bergans because they’re cheap.  It’s a plastic ring with a ball in it, plus cardboard scratcher.  Gremlins love these things.

Tunnels make pretty good toys too and generally don’t require a human’s presence.  I’m not sure what cats do when they jump around on them.  Have fun, I suppose.  Fair warning: you gotta make sure they’re sized right for your cat.  I’m an idiot because i keep getting TINY TUNNELS.

Now, my oldest gremlin likes to carry her toys around and scream about them.  Since ease of carrying is a big deal for her, she likes toys like this: Wool Pompoms.  Their dangly bits make it really easy for her to scream AND carry!  Convenient!

Yardstick likes toys that are big enough for him to kick, so he prefers things like the Kong Cat Cozie.  It even makes crinkle sounds!

These little mice also tend to be super popular with cats as a No Human Necessary toy.  They make rattling sounds, which keeps the fun going.

This carrot is my secret weapon with Very Shy Cats who don’t fully trust humans yet.  Other cats love it too, but I think it’s important to emphasize that a lot of cats will play with it without a human instigating play.

If all else fails, get a paper bag.  Remove the handles because some
goblins are even dumber than I am and get their heads caught in them.  
Let the goblin rule over his new paper castle in peace and prosperity…
or terror with an emphasis on ‘tearing’ because they like to do that
too.

You can also make some toys from old paper towel or
toilet paper tubes.  Put a few treats inside and fold the ends shut.  
You can even unfold them a bit for goblins who need a bit of extra help.