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Yes, they are your bestest fur baby, but sometimes your coworkers don’t want a rogue kitty behind or barking dog to be the center of the video call.

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This set includes loop-the-loop, outhouse, snap-on comfort wheel, fun-nel tubes, and rings.

Promising review: "The mice love this critter trail activity set. It increases their area to move around and they love the wheel. They're exercising on the wheel all the time! It's a great addition to the critter trail habitat. Putting it together was easy as each piece snaps together. The activity set is also easy to clean. Each section of the activity set comes apart so you can clean it and then you just have to snap it back together when done. I love it but more importantly, the mice love it!" —LittleK

Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (also available in different variations).

Simply B Vermont is a small business from Montpelier, Vermont that specializes in accessories and toys for cats and dogs.

Promising review: "These little catnip scented balls are the perfect size and the perfect scent for my kitties. I bought some for me and some for my grand kitties and they all absolutely love them!! Shipping was fast and they arrived in perfect condition. I would highly recommend this product and this shop." —Jesselcat11

Get it from Simply B Vermont on Etsy for $9.75+ (available in three ball color varieties and refills of just balls or catnip with no tin).

The color you receive will be randomly selected at the time of delivery.

Promising review: "Keeps my larger dogs occupied for hours. My dog that doesn't enjoy tennis balls, really enjoys this toy. I was a little shocked at first. This squeaks when they bite down on it. Easily my dog's favorite toy." —Brown 

Get it from Amazon for $16.96+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "I bought this for a friend's kitten, and her kitty loved it! He plays with it for hours sometimes! It's a good length. I was a little worried about the strings on the end, but they're thick enough that her cat leaves them alone. They don't tear off easily or anything. I think the rope is a good thickness as well. He can chew on it without harming his teeth, and it's durable enough that it doesn't break apart easily or anything." —Emily

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $7.49.

Promising review: "This is a well crafted, very easy apparatus to set up. It has provided fun and interest for my big golden retriever on the occasions when we cannot interact with him in person. I especially like the fact that the metal parts are nowhere near his mouth or body — but instead wrap around the tree far from access by him. I am very impressed with the quality and the interest that my dog has shown in it. Tug-of-war is Murphy’s favorite game and my sore wrist is evidence of the frequency of our play. I’m glad to be able to take a break without denying my pal a tug partner. Worth the money! Murphy loves it!" —Family Nurse

Get it from Amazon for $18.48+ (available in two colors).

Promising review: "I have a blue front amazon parrot, and he spends coutless hours chewing and playing with this toy. As with other toys, a parrot's delight is in tearing and chewing up any top I get him. I have trouble finding toys that will last more than a day or two, this one he has been playing with for a couple of weeks, and I think it will last him more than most toys." —Greta L. Oliver

Get it from Amazon for $26.99 (available in two color variations).

Includes one square tent house and one tunnel that can be used together or separate.

Promising review: "My cat loves his tunnels and cubes! I ordered a second one so I can build a tunnel system for him to have even more fun. He'll jump on them, jump over them, run through them, lay in them... I'll dangle his wand toy on either end, and he runs back and forth through the tunnels to get his toy. He loves the cubes, too, whether they are attached to the tunnels or not. He likes to chew on the edges of the openings and has poked little teeth marks through the fabric, but it does not look like it will rip. This tunnel stays stiff and straight and doesn't make crinkle noise. I have a different tunnel from a different company which can bend and make crinkle noises which he likes just as much. They can all rip-rap together, so I can create all kinds of fun tunnel adventures for him. He likes the little ribbon dangle that is inside the cube, too. He seriously LOVES these things! It's a lot of fun to play with him with these as well as to watch him entertain himself with them." —W H

Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in three versions).

Promising reviews: "Our two large bunnies really go for these. They are active chewers and the toys give them a choice of treats to chew. Treats last reasonably well considering how the bunnies enjoy them!" —M. Cooper

"I got this for one of my guinea pigs, Garbanzo Bean, for his teeth of course and for his high energy. He loves chewing, tugging, and batting it around. It's lasting for a while too! I'm glad that he has something to keep him entertained while I'm at work." —Heather

Promising review: "My kitten LOVED the toys and tunnel in this package. The tunnel pops up and stays open for hours of fun. The fishing rod toy is awesome. I was very please with the diversity of the toys, how well made everything was, AND it was so inexpensive!" —Mary

Promising review: "This toy is very durable we’ve had it for about two months and it’s in still completely intact. Every single toy is ruined within minutes. But this one is winning the battle. And it keeps her entertained for a good while! It’s a must-buy!" —Hector Flores

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four sizes and two colors).

Promising reviews: "Got this for my 2-year-old Bernedoodle for Christmas. (Yes I buy my dogs Christmas presents. 😂) Anyway, my dog is very particular about his toys and he LOVES this thing. Hasn’t put it down since I gave it to him. It flips and flops every time he touches it. He prances around the house with it flopping in his mouth all day long, he’s very proud of his catch." —Melissa Odsather

"My cats absolutely love this thing. I initially only got one because I wanted to make sure they would take to it, including our very shy and skittish cat. Not only did she take to it, she loves it! It seems to bring out the predator in her and she keeps taking off with it and trying to hide it. The motion works and looks great! Outside of the slight noise it makes when activated, it looks very real (about as real as you can get for a toy). The material feels durable and safe and I love how you can remove the motor and wash it. I also like that the motor is rechargeable. We like the sealed catnip bag that comes with it, to help prevent it getting all over the house and all over inside the toy." —Bridget

Get it from Amazon for $9.98 (available in two different fish).

Promising review: "Nicely made, simple to clean. Kept the guinea pig entertained for a good while." —TT

Promising review: "I have two Frenchies, and I got them each a ball, and they won't play with two at a time, they wanna play with one together, which is fine with me. You get about two hours per charge, and it tires them out and keeps them entertained. My pups become obsessed with this ball, I literally have to take it away for them to leave it alone. Worth every penny, and the quality is on point, durable, and replacement skins are only $10!!! I would highly recommend this product to any dog owner." —Sean L.

Get it from Cheerble for $39.99 (available in three colors, and with a tougher exterior).

Promising review: "I got this for Dahlia when she was a 3-month-old kitten and she has been attached to it ever since. She loves to sleep with it and to suckle on it as apparently something happened to her mother when she was young. It’s easy to wash once you take out the battery pack. 10/10 highly recommended!" —Christian

Get it from Amazon for $6.53+ (available in five styles).

Check out a full review of this plush duck toy!

Promising review: "This is my dog's third duck, not because it is dead but because she gets it so gross from her mouth on it. She loves this thing. For some reason this is the ONLY toy she does not rip up. Instead, she carries it around the house. We call it her 'zen' duck because she will suck on it and knead it…. Maybe it’s her catching on to our cat's behavior. Anyways, this is the best little duck and I think we would be doomed if this company ever went out of business. Also, we love the surprise of not knowing which color we will receive. So far we have had purple, green, and now yellow!" —Ruben Gonzalez

Get a two-pack from Amazon for $10.78 (the colors will be randomly assigned).

Promising review: "Instant hit with my two cats! The movement is delightfully erratic, and it's pleasantly quiet yet still immediately attracts their attention. I like that it's recyclable, and just metal and cardboard. While I wish the cardboard was refillable the price is low enough that I wouldn't mind buying again when it comes time." —compassstl

Promising reviews: "My conure loves to play with this and gets so silly rolling it around and around!! She uses her beak and sometimes even lays on her back and use her feet!! Lol. She’s absolutely adorable to watch and I am amazed with how much time she spends playing with this toy daily:)" —Terra Ardellini

"This is a very durable stimulating toy at a remarkable value. My cockatoo is very destructive with toys. They usually only last hours to a day. She loves it this interactive toy and it is still providing her entertainment after several weeks." —Susan Knox

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two colors and six other versions).

I bought this for my older cats before I got Sadie, and the most interest they gave it was chewing on the fake grass. I was pretty annoyed, but honestly, that wasn't my first failed toy purchase. Because I can never convince myself to get rid of anything, I hung on to it for a few months, and thankfully, I did, because as soon as Sadie laid eyes on it, it was basically love at first sight. That little kitten is ~obsessed~ with this thing. She will run from a distance to try to sneak attack and pounce on the balls and will spend soo much time desperately trying to pull the balls out. Thankfully, the balls are too large for the holes, so they can't get out and end up all around your house.

Many of these toys are on the smaller size, so may be a better fit for puppies and small dogs! The pack includes eight cotton rope toys, four squeaky plush toys, three rubber chew toys, two treat-dispensing balls, two squeaky balls, one plush flying disc, plus four dog bags and a holder.

Promising review: "You can't beat the price! The things I thought our 4-month-old puppy would like are not the ones she loves in this box. We unexpectedly re-homed a 1.5-year-old and he is making great use of the 'unloved' toys. It is a win-win-win (great price and two happy dogs)!!" —ShadowDog

The adjustable opening makes this work for kibble, pea flakes, small diced carrot, dried herbs or dried fruit.

Promising review: "I have two standard Rex rabbits. A fully grown one (about 10 pounds) and 9-week old baby (the size of a guinea pig). Both absolutely have a blast playing with these balls. The baby has even managed to get the ball into the water dish. So, I wonder if he's learned to pick it up and throw it by the treat dispensing opening. The ball's treat dispensing opening is adjustable in size to accommodate different sized yummy surprises or difficulty level. They get great enjoyment trying to get either pieces of vegetables or some food pellets out of it that I've put inside." —PPG

Fable Pets is a family-run small biz seeking to revolutionize the pet space by creating safe, innovative, and intuitive dog products.

There are two cavities in this toy: one that can hold dry treats and one for spreadable treats (like peanut butter or pumpkin puree).

Promising review: "My dogs love this toy! Keeps them busy for far longer than other toys. Bought one at first to see if it was a winner and immediately had to purchase a second one. Seems super durable, as well!" —Rachel P.

Get it from Fable Pets for $24 (originally $29; available in eight colors).

Psst — the pro tip is to buy many so you can promote independent play with one, and then interlock several together for interactive play (like tug-of-war).

Promising review: "This is my second time buying this pack and honestly the best $5 I've spent. Out of all of the toys we've bought our kitten, this is — by far — his favorite toy. Be warned as this will activate the zoomies in your fur baby...I know it does for mine. It's great that they come in several colors as my boy tends to favor the green and blue. My Sheik would definitely give his four-paw stamp of approval on it. 10/10, super satisfied with this purchase." —Kyle&Grace

Get the 12-piece set from Amazon for $5.19.

Tearribles is a small biz that was started by a dog owner who needed a toy that her dog could destroy over and over again to help with their need to shred things.

Promising review: "My baby boy loves trying to get treats out of the little "pockets" that the toy has. He still can't get one of the appendages off by himself since the velcro is so good, but that means that Velcro will last longer so I don't mind Lol. He loves this toy :)" —Alicia F.

Get it from Tearribles for $15.99 (available in two versions and with or without a squeaker).

Promising review: "This is our kitten's new favorite toy. The little mouse part comes off and easily gets put back on, which is nice because otherwise they would have broken it off when tumbling with the whole thing." —Kelli

Promising review: "I use the ball for my daughter's dwarf hamster when the cage is being cleaned. Makes it easier to clean and it gives her an opportunity for extra exercise. She runs through the whole house, even sometimes bumping into things but it remains closed." —Evie

Get it from Amazon for $8.98+ (available in three colors).

Promising reviews: "Food puzzles are fabulous for your dog both physically and mentally. This toy is very durable and washes up great. I thought for sure the french fries would be gone in a second but they have lasted through many dogs at my shelter." —DIY Lady

"My 10-week-old puppy loves this play mat! I hide her kibble in the 'french fries' and she enjoys sniffing it out. She seems to like chewing on the pockets and flaps and her sharp little teeth have caused no issues. She loves it so much she’ll even nap on it!" —Cheezer

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in a garden themed version).

Promising review: "This is the only toy our German Shepard/Black lab mix loves. He destroys every other brand including Kong, but somehow someway this Zippy Paw Avocado survives and he can’t live without them. I think we have four over two years. Three of the four look a little rough, but they are still around and the dog just loves them.. we will keep buying this brand for life now, great brand!!" —Marke

Get it from Amazon for $8.81+ (available in six food types).

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