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Cats make great pets, do not let anyone tell you otherwise. They are cleaner than you might think, they are cuddly and they love to talk and let you know things that sometimes other pets do not. At the same time, they love to play as well and there are many items around the house that you can use to help in the world of kitty cat entertainment. The following is a list of items that are turned into everyday play things and none of them are from stores, at least, not in the recent past. 1. Laser Light/Flashlight; 2. Paper; 3. Shoestring/Yarn; 4. Fingers; 5. Nose and the 6. Parakeet named George.

1. Laser Light/Flashlight: It has been some time since bought one of those little laser pointers with the different designs on it, but this has been a wonderful toy for my cats, especially McArthur. He loves to follow the light across the floor and the walls. He really likes the pinpoint light more than the different shapes, but he is not choosy. At the same time, a flashlight will do. Anything with a moving light will be just fine to use as this keeps the cats not only entertained but provides exercise especially for domesticated cats.

2. Paper: Paper is one of the simplest cat toys that a human can ask for. Simply, all that you have to do is wad up a piece of paper and vwallah, you have instant cat toy. McArthur loves to bat the paper around like a hockey puck and sometimes his brother Patton loves to join in. Both would make great hokey players. McArthur would do great in an offensive position as Patton would be great as a goalie.

3. Shoestring/Yarn: Here is just one more favorite. All you have to do is find some old shoestrings and/or yarn and tie one end to a door knob somewhere in the household. The cats will do the rest. They love to bat the shoestring and the yarn and they can, after time, learn to shut the door. The other thing to do with either is to drag it across the floor and watch the cats chase the shoestring/yarn and then watch them jump for it as you raise it into the air. The other thing to do with a ball of yarn is to leave it on the floor and watch the cats try to move it around with their paws. Most of the time you will find the ball of yarn underneath a bed or behind a couch.

4. Fingers: Well, this is not the greatest thing in the world, but all this writer can say is that McArthur especially loves to chew and chase this writer's fingers. He does it in a playful way and does no harm. After a little playful chewing, he then licks the fingers clean without any damage to the skin or causing any bleeding. Do not try this at home and it is not for skittish. Yet, it is fun at times.

5. Nose: My cats love to lick this writer's nose more so in the morning to wake him up as opposed to any other time in the day. This is nice, except for when they decide to start biting playfully and without harm, once again. This is the cat owner's discretion and do not let them lick or bite too long or your nose might be contorted somehow. Not really.

6. Parakeet Named George: It is a great little pet. This writer did buy George nearly 2 years ago, yet, he is a sight for sore eyes. He does love his bells and he loves his little cars and ferris wheels. For the cats, it is a pleasure to see them watch as George does his tricks and spreads his wings around in his cage. They sit there on the bed just staring at him trying to find a way to get at him and walk around his cage. They do not do him any harm, yet, this writer wonders how the cats got into the silverware drawer. Not really.

Cats are wonderful pets and remember this: God put them on this earth just as they did this writer and you for a reason. They are fun and they are around for a long time.

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