Archive for March, 2011
Cat lovers from 112 countries, in droves over 90,000, have had the chance to play with the kittens at the Oregon Humane Society, all with the simple click of a mouse. Real-time technology developed by iPetCompanion allows cat lovers to play with the kittens by using computers to manipulate the kittens’ toys. Human playmates can watch via cat-cam as the furry felines play with the toys.
Apriori Control, the company behind the cat toy, first developed the technology in their home state of Idaho. The iPetCompanion was first tried out at the Idaho Humane Society in Boise. Cat adoptions have increased at both locations, with Oregon reporting an increase in adoption of 16 percent. There are benefits for humans too, as playing with the kittens, even remotely, can have soothing effects.
A dog that appears to be misbehaving is most likely not a bad dog, it’s a bored dog. Like people, dogs need to be entertained and have their minds stimulated. That’s why it’s important to take your dog on walks and play games with your dog. Of course, there will be times when you won’t be able to devote a lot of attention to your pet.
Quality toys, like interactive dog toys, can make a difference. One of my personal favorites is the Talking Babble Ball. This hard plastic ball talks when touched. The funny sayings, like “let me out of here,” keep my dog entertained for hours pushing around and chasing after the talking ball. When my pet is done playing with the ball it automatically turns off. I never have to worry about my dog acting out because he has plenty of interactive toys to keep him entertained.