Comments on: Holiday Hit: Fling-ama-String http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/10/holiday-hit-fling-ama-string/ Modern designs for living with cats Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:28:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Rose http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/10/holiday-hit-fling-ama-string/comment-page-1/#comment-52484 Rose Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:35:56 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=846#comment-52484 One of my cats would pull out the string, eat it and end up in the vet's office needing major surgery. She also munches on venetian blinds cords. One of my cats would pull out the string, eat it and end up in the vet’s office needing major surgery. She also munches on venetian blinds cords.

]]> By: Cheryl http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/10/holiday-hit-fling-ama-string/comment-page-1/#comment-43013 Cheryl Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:25:11 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=846#comment-43013 I purchased this for my two cats. My siamese went nuts! This is/was by and far her favorite toy in 6 years. She played with it like crazy, getting a hold the string and pulling it about 3 feet or so before losing her grip and having it retract back and begin over again. It began slowing down on the 2nd day so I changed the batteries only to then find that it gets stuck. She had chewed on the string itself so it had become a little bit frayed. I clipped some of this off, and it helped for a little while, but no amount of clipping or changing of batteries seemed to keep it from getting stuck. I returned it and exchanged it for another, thinking maybe I might have somehow purchased a defective toy the first time. Sixteen batteries later (in 4 days), the second one began doing the same thing. I returned the second one for a full refund at PetsMart. I think this is an amazing product and my cat has been whining and missing it since I returned it. My female siamese is very smart and needs a whole lot of interaction compared to my male tuxedo cat who is happy just to be sitting in my lap all day long. While any type of ribbon or feather keeps the siamese somewhat entertained, this was truly the first interactive toy purchased that she could play with herself that kept her happy. A timer would be a fantastic idea. Fixing the issue of using up batteries would also be a plus as batteries can get expensive if you're using them at $7.50 a pop per week. I really wish this toy would have worked better because it is very ingenious. Hopefully your kitties will have better luck. I purchased this for my two cats. My siamese went nuts! This is/was by and far her favorite toy in 6 years. She played with it like crazy, getting a hold the string and pulling it about 3 feet or so before losing her grip and having it retract back and begin over again. It began slowing down on the 2nd day so I changed the batteries only to then find that it gets stuck. She had chewed on the string itself so it had become a little bit frayed. I clipped some of this off, and it helped for a little while, but no amount of clipping or changing of batteries seemed to keep it from getting stuck. I returned it and exchanged it for another, thinking maybe I might have somehow purchased a defective toy the first time. Sixteen batteries later (in 4 days), the second one began doing the same thing. I returned the second one for a full refund at PetsMart. I think this is an amazing product and my cat has been whining and missing it since I returned it. My female siamese is very smart and needs a whole lot of interaction compared to my male tuxedo cat who is happy just to be sitting in my lap all day long. While any type of ribbon or feather keeps the siamese somewhat entertained, this was truly the first interactive toy purchased that she could play with herself that kept her happy. A timer would be a fantastic idea. Fixing the issue of using up batteries would also be a plus as batteries can get expensive if you’re using them at $7.50 a pop per week. I really wish this toy would have worked better because it is very ingenious. Hopefully your kitties will have better luck.

]]> By: Kim http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/10/holiday-hit-fling-ama-string/comment-page-1/#comment-4190 Kim Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:11:07 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=846#comment-4190 My cat also loves this toy. We are already on our 2nd set of batteries. I do wish it had a timer on it so you could turn it on and it would shut off again in 10/15/20 minutes. Still a great toy!!! My cat also loves this toy. We are already on our 2nd set of batteries. I do wish it had a timer on it so you could turn it on and it would shut off again in 10/15/20 minutes. Still a great toy!!!

]]> By: Jaime http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/10/holiday-hit-fling-ama-string/comment-page-1/#comment-3966 Jaime Sat, 27 Dec 2008 06:49:30 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=846#comment-3966 My parents bought this for my cat for christmas. He is OBSESSED with it. This is a great toy, I highly reccomend it. I saw it on here and decided he needed it! :) My parents bought this for my cat for christmas. He is OBSESSED with it. This is a great toy, I highly reccomend it. I saw it on here and decided he needed it! :)

]]> By: Peter http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/10/holiday-hit-fling-ama-string/comment-page-1/#comment-3923 Peter Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:56:40 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=846#comment-3923 My cat loves this thing, to the point of attacking it for hours when it's turned off. She's obsessed with it. Basically the string is tied to an elastic conveyor belt, such that it flops down the front, is sucked into the bottom entrance of the conveyor belt, then falls out the top again, over and over. It's set up so that it will stop automatically when the cat grabs it, then infuriatingly retracts it and keeps going when the cat gives it any quarter. My cat has made it her paramount priority for the last 2 months to destroy the toy, but to no avail. My cat loves this thing, to the point of attacking it for hours when it’s turned off. She’s obsessed with it. Basically the string is tied to an elastic conveyor belt, such that it flops down the front, is sucked into the bottom entrance of the conveyor belt, then falls out the top again, over and over. It’s set up so that it will stop automatically when the cat grabs it, then infuriatingly retracts it and keeps going when the cat gives it any quarter.

My cat has made it her paramount priority for the last 2 months to destroy the toy, but to no avail.

]]> By: Microchip Cat Flaps http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/10/holiday-hit-fling-ama-string/comment-page-1/#comment-3918 Microchip Cat Flaps Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:28:56 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=846#comment-3918 I've seen these for the past two years but never knew whether to buy one or not because they look so naff but having seen the video I'm converted. My two kitties are definately going to enjoy receiving that this Christmas! I’ve seen these for the past two years but never knew whether to buy one or not because they look so naff but having seen the video I’m converted. My two kitties are definately going to enjoy receiving that this Christmas!

]]> By: Robert Mueller http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/10/holiday-hit-fling-ama-string/comment-page-1/#comment-3912 Robert Mueller Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:50:53 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=846#comment-3912 I use a waxed shoestring such as you get for men's shoes at your local cobbler. A similar pattern of fun is created as the string slips through the paws, and other variations can be devised, such as tying the string around a natural-fur mouse pet and swinging and dragging the mouse in different ways. The point is, tagline is great but do not use it as an excuse to become lazy. Be sure also to involve yourself in quality play-time with your cats. Plus, the cat can "win" by ripping the pet mouse out of the noose and nailing it down for herself. I use a waxed shoestring such as you get for men’s shoes at your local cobbler. A similar pattern of fun is created as the string slips through the paws, and other variations can be devised, such as tying the string around a natural-fur mouse pet and swinging and dragging the mouse in different ways. The point is, tagline is great but do not use it as an excuse to become lazy. Be sure also to involve yourself in quality play-time with your cats. Plus, the cat can “win” by ripping the pet mouse out of the noose and nailing it down for herself.

]]> By: Judy http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/10/holiday-hit-fling-ama-string/comment-page-1/#comment-3883 Judy Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:11:29 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=846#comment-3883 I received the Fling-ama-string in the mail today. It was Rocky Ann's Christmas present but we let her open it today. She loves it! She is 17 years old so it is harder to find something that really interests her. This does! She is having so much fun watching it and going after the string. Very happy with this purchase! I received the Fling-ama-string in the mail today. It was Rocky Ann’s Christmas present but we let her open it today. She loves it! She is 17 years old so it is harder to find something that really interests her. This does! She is having so much fun watching it and going after the string. Very happy with this purchase!

]]> By: A http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/10/holiday-hit-fling-ama-string/comment-page-1/#comment-3857 A Sat, 13 Dec 2008 06:24:37 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=846#comment-3857 I wouldn't get real excited about this if your cat plays "rough". My cat (7 months) will try to paw at it and will get her claws stuck in the elastic band. It's no trouble to her, she gets her claws out quickly, but it wears the motor down, making the toy run louder and slower. At times it stops completely and mine is currently not working after probably only 5 or so hours of play all together. I wouldn’t get real excited about this if your cat plays “rough”. My cat (7 months) will try to paw at it and will get her claws stuck in the elastic band. It’s no trouble to her, she gets her claws out quickly, but it wears the motor down, making the toy run louder and slower. At times it stops completely and mine is currently not working after probably only 5 or so hours of play all together.

]]> By: Scott http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/10/holiday-hit-fling-ama-string/comment-page-1/#comment-3848 Scott Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:25:44 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=846#comment-3848 We got one of these and it works as advertised. The motor noise is a little squeakily but that didn't deter our cats. It's a simple concept. The string just goes round and round, and our cats played with it for a while, but lost interest after about 5 to 10 minutes. You have to manually turn it on and off, and so we turn it on every few days, they play, then we turn it off. Someone asked what happens if the cat grabs the string. It stops the motor and so is safe. Also, the band that the string is attached to is elastic. One of our cats gets it in her mouth and backs up stretching the thing out and can get about three feet away from it before letting it go. It's very funny! We got one of these and it works as advertised. The motor noise is a little squeakily but that didn’t deter our cats. It’s a simple concept. The string just goes round and round, and our cats played with it for a while, but lost interest after about 5 to 10 minutes. You have to manually turn it on and off, and so we turn it on every few days, they play, then we turn it off. Someone asked what happens if the cat grabs the string. It stops the motor and so is safe. Also, the band that the string is attached to is elastic. One of our cats gets it in her mouth and backs up stretching the thing out and can get about three feet away from it before letting it go. It’s very funny!

]]> By: Addis http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/10/holiday-hit-fling-ama-string/comment-page-1/#comment-3845 Addis Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:43:34 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=846#comment-3845 This <B>is</b> my cat's Xmas present this year. It is already wrapped and waiting underneath the tree. I can't remember where it is I read about this product: if it wasn't at moderncat, then Cat Fancy, perhaps? This is my cat’s Xmas present this year. It is already wrapped and waiting underneath the tree.

I can’t remember where it is I read about this product: if it wasn’t at moderncat, then Cat Fancy, perhaps?

]]> By: Coraline http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/10/holiday-hit-fling-ama-string/comment-page-1/#comment-3841 Coraline Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:10:53 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=846#comment-3841 To post #6: the motor has a humming sort of sound - not overly loud, and my scaredy cat has absolutely no problems with it. It's his favourite toy and he comes running every time I start it :) To post #6: the motor has a humming sort of sound – not overly loud, and my scaredy cat has absolutely no problems with it. It’s his favourite toy and he comes running every time I start it :)

]]> By: cynthia http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/10/holiday-hit-fling-ama-string/comment-page-1/#comment-3839 cynthia Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:16:22 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=846#comment-3839 The video is cute! but a lot of money for just a string being tossed around. TY to post #5 that is the cheapest that I can see. I'll wait till Walmart gets it . $10 -15 is the most I would pay. The video is cute! but a lot of money for just a string being tossed around. TY to post #5 that is the cheapest that I can see. I’ll wait till Walmart gets it . $10 -15 is the most I would pay.

]]> By: Roxy http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/10/holiday-hit-fling-ama-string/comment-page-1/#comment-3838 Roxy Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:02:44 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=846#comment-3838 This would be a great xmas present for my cat! This would be a great xmas present for my cat!

]]> By: Charlene http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/10/holiday-hit-fling-ama-string/comment-page-1/#comment-3836 Charlene Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:52:00 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=846#comment-3836 My monsters would probably destroy this in no time flat. However...sent this to my daughter who has 7 cats, let her try it and if it survives then mine will get a shot at playing with it as well My monsters would probably destroy this in no time flat. However…sent this to my daughter who has 7 cats, let her try it and if it survives then mine will get a shot at playing with it as well

]]> By: Rowan http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/10/holiday-hit-fling-ama-string/comment-page-1/#comment-3835 Rowan Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:37:31 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=846#comment-3835 So does the string just ride along this track over and over? What happens if a kitty pulls really hard on it... will it break, or just need to be reset? Anyone got any insight? So does the string just ride along this track over and over? What happens if a kitty pulls really hard on it… will it break, or just need to be reset? Anyone got any insight?

]]> By: Melmike http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/10/holiday-hit-fling-ama-string/comment-page-1/#comment-3834 Melmike Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:36:58 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=846#comment-3834 We ordered two of these toys from petplace.com for $19.99 each after reading a review of it there (sorry we missed ordering it from somewhere like Siamese Rescue, where I assume some of the proceeds go to help the organization). Can't wait to receive them. We watched the video of a cat's paw coming from underneath a door to grab the string. Our cats LOVE playing with things underneath the door so we hope they'll love this! We ordered two of these toys from petplace.com for $19.99 each after reading a review of it there (sorry we missed ordering it from somewhere like Siamese Rescue, where I assume some of the proceeds go to help the organization). Can’t wait to receive them. We watched the video of a cat’s paw coming from underneath a door to grab the string. Our cats LOVE playing with things underneath the door so we hope they’ll love this!

]]> By: Judy http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/10/holiday-hit-fling-ama-string/comment-page-1/#comment-3833 Judy Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:09:00 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=846#comment-3833 Thanks Kaze. I saw your post and ordered mine from there too. Great price and shipping plus it helps rescues. This looks like a purrfect toy for my 17 yr old. Thanks Kaze. I saw your post and ordered mine from there too. Great price and shipping plus it helps rescues. This looks like a purrfect toy for my 17 yr old.

]]> By: brett http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/10/holiday-hit-fling-ama-string/comment-page-1/#comment-3832 brett Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:16:35 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=846#comment-3832 how loud is the motor? my cat is quite picky and I'm afraid he'd be scared of it if it made noise how loud is the motor? my cat is quite picky and I’m afraid he’d be scared of it if it made noise

]]> By: Kaze http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/10/holiday-hit-fling-ama-string/comment-page-1/#comment-3831 Kaze Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:19:45 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=846#comment-3831 P.S. Siamese Rescue sells it too and I like to help them whenever I can :) http://thesiamesestore.com/products.php?product=Fling%252dama%252dString-Cat-Toy P.S. Siamese Rescue sells it too and I like to help them whenever I can :)
http://thesiamesestore.com/products.php?product=Fling%252dama%252dString-Cat-Toy

]]> By: Kaze http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/10/holiday-hit-fling-ama-string/comment-page-1/#comment-3830 Kaze Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:18:24 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=846#comment-3830 I NEED THAT IN MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I NEED THAT IN MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: smikwily http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/10/holiday-hit-fling-ama-string/comment-page-1/#comment-3829 smikwily Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:23:22 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=846#comment-3829 We bought this for our cats and they love it. All three of them were playing for the first 45 minutes or so straight (that juts doesn't happen with our cats), and two of them will play with it whenever it gets turned on. One of our more "relaxed cats" will wake from a dead sleep and come running when we fire it up. We bought this for our cats and they love it. All three of them were playing for the first 45 minutes or so straight (that juts doesn’t happen with our cats), and two of them will play with it whenever it gets turned on. One of our more “relaxed cats” will wake from a dead sleep and come running when we fire it up.

]]> By: Ashley http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/10/holiday-hit-fling-ama-string/comment-page-1/#comment-3828 Ashley Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:49:19 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=846#comment-3828 My cats would never stop playing with this. They would just fall asleep right next to it and immediately play again upon awaking. My cats would never stop playing with this. They would just fall asleep right next to it and immediately play again upon awaking.

]]> By: Kerri http://www.moderncat.net/2008/12/10/holiday-hit-fling-ama-string/comment-page-1/#comment-3820 Kerri Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:27:56 +0000 http://www.moderncat.net/?p=846#comment-3820 Thanks so much for this post; I've got a lot of cats who would love a toy like this. I ordered mine off drsfostersmith.com with a $5 off coupon: 3100/4001, which helped knock a little off the shipping cost. I can't wait to get it! Thanks so much for this post; I’ve got a lot of cats who would love a toy like this. I ordered mine off drsfostersmith.com with a $5 off coupon: 3100/4001, which helped knock a little off the shipping cost. I can’t wait to get it!

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