The Cat's Meow-

Most people who know me are aware that I am one cat away from becoming a crazy cat lady. I have 4 cats that I feel 95% responsible for making sure they are entertained. (The other 5% I leave up to the dog).
Like most cats, they are usually more interested in the packaging that the toy comes in rather than the toy itself. They used to enjoy little stuffed mice, however once they started ripping the heads off the mice and deposited them in my bed, I stopped buying them.

Approximately 4-6 weeks ago, I saw an ad that caught my eye. It was for a product called The Cat's Meow which would turn any cat (even fat, lazy cats) into highly active. The claim is "With Cat's Meow, your cat is so active, you'll turn lazy kitty into crazy kitty." How could I pass that up? 3 of my 4 cats are extremely lazy. Of course I wanted them to revert back to kittenhood! How could I know this could be done for only $19.99 (plus shipping and handling). Not only did I get the Cat's Meow, but I received a second one (only had to pay S&H) PLUS a free gift, but only if I called in the next 10 minutes.

The product arrived, set up was minimal and I'm pretty sure would fall apart if someone walked by it too quickly. It consists of a very wrinkly nylon tarp thing, that fits over a stick that rotates. Sounds remedial? Yeah, it kind of is. My cats initially were unimpressed and the noise seemed to scare them a little bit. Eventually, they all gathered around to have check it out. Once my cat, Truman,  attacked the "mouse" however the whole damn thing stopped. Party was over, everyone lost interest. I turned it back on about an hour later and there was mild interest but once they discovered a twist tie from a loaf of bread they ditched the new toy. 

I'm sure cats would have fun with it but after 10-15 minutes they'd be looking for something new. I suppose if it was brought out once a week or so, it would probably have that new toy on Christmas feel.

Overall, if I could do it all again would I buy it? I would say no, however, depending on how many rum & cokes I had, I may forget that the product wasn't that great.  However, all cats are different. It will defiantly call attention and have all the cats gather round to see wtf you have brought into their home. I just feel it was a bit expensive for a cat toy. I think one of those laser lights would be just as engaging, and a hell of a lot cheaper!

Notice Foster, to the left, wanting NOTHING to do with this thing.

Here is Truman stopping the fun. Party's over, go home.