At the expo, I visited the crew from West Paw Design who just added some cute cat toys to their eco-friendly offerings. Made from the same IntelliLoft fabric used in their Eco Nap pet beds, these toys are soft, durable, and stuffed with organic catnip. Just like everything from West Paw, the toys are made in the good old USA.

Available directly from West Paw Design.

It’s the year of the rat, signifying prosperity and health! To celebrate, treat your moderncat to one of these cute fortune cookie cat toys from Jake & Micah. Made with organic catnip, each “cookie” comes with a kitty-themed fortune.

I just took a look around Etsy and came across several incredibly cute (and stylish) finds!

First are these Custom Kitties by Daedra. Made of recycled fabric samples from an interior design firm, some of the kitties contain catnip. Daedra donates 10% of her proceeds to a non-profit animal rescue in Michigan.

Next I found these beautiful crocheted kitty beds by KirstenLovesDinner. You can choose the yarn colors and Kirsten will add a customized canvas tag to each bed. She also donates 10% to her local animal shelter.

Check out this set of Little Dead Things cat toys from Prairiebird. Hysterical! They are made from recycled leather and stuffed with organic catnip. The set includes one zombie, one dead bird, one human brain, and one dead mouse.

And finally we have this Desert Camo Kitty Quilt from Colorado Catnip Toys. Made of 100% cotton and filled with fluffy batting, each quilt comes with a catnip toy attached.

This is a very exciting time to be into stylish cat products! There are lots of new companies appearing and I’d like to introduce you to the latest — Cat Livin. Just launching today, this brand new company has a hip vibe and some cool looking products. One of their first releases will be a door-mounted sisal climber. It easily attaches to any door, making it a great space saver. The simple, clean design is perfect for an urban loft or modern home.

And for a little play time, Cat Livin gives you “The Rat,” a streamlined, oversized wool toy stuffed with organic catnip. Design that both you and your cat can appreciate.

Also included in the initial launch are some fun feeding and snacking items like “The Garden” organic grass and a stylish feeding mat.

Cat Livin is based in southern California and was started by Angela & Jeremy Moser. It looks like they plan to expand their offerings to include more great products for living, eating, playing and cleaning (stylish and functional litter gear I hope!) Products will start shipping in April. Pre-order now directly from Cat Livin. And when you visit their site you will be treated to some awesome music by Los Angeles artists Evolve (great stuff!)

One of my all-time favorite cat toys is the minimal, yet wildly popular, Cat Dancer. This simple little toy is made from spring steel wire with some cardboard rolls on the end. That’s it, and yet these basic materials will keep kitty entertained for hours. This is an interactive toy and requires your participation (best not to leave kitty alone with this one.) When you hold the end of the wire just right, the cardboard pieces flutter about, mimicking the motion of a bird or a bug. With my cats, this causes serious peeping and lots of jumping. I bring out the Cat Dancer when they really need some good exercise.

Pick one up next time you’re at Petsmart (they usually have them in stock) or add one to your next Amazon order.

From the creator of Scary Stories, Wendy Ann Gardener, these adorable little creatures are part of the Cheeky Squeaky Pets line of cat toys. Made from soft polar fleece and stuffed with catnip and a bit of cellophane for a little “crinkle,” these fun toys will keep kitty entertained for hours, plus they’re guaranteed to bring a smile to your face each time you step over one.

Pictured here are Cheeky Josephine, Mr. Ping is Just a Grub, and Nibbling Jules. All are available at Amazon.

Here are some fun FREE cat toys from Marmalade Pet Care. Just download the free templates and use them to make some snazzy 3-D cardboard shapes that kitty will just love.

Thanks, Marmalade!

Moderncat reader Cathy makes these fun, catnip filled Santa Mice for sale at her Etsy store. Each mouse is made of heavy cotton, filled with 4 ounces of organic catnip, and stitched with an industrial sewing machine. Don’t even try to hide this gift under the tree, kitty will be sure to find it right away!

The folks at George have a whole assortment of treats that are sure to please kitty this holiday season. She will flip over the Heads & Tails dried Japanese sardines, and you will love the colorful letter-pressed window bag. Make sure to get her a Felt Toy in the shape of the famous George stick logo and stuffed with organic catnip. And don’t forget her Holiday Stocking filled with all-natural cat treats flavored with sage and rosemary. These treats will keep kitty purring all the way to the New Year.

Who better to come up with a DIY cat toy than the master herself, Martha Stewart. Instructions and templates for making these felt cat toys can be found at marthastewart.com.

Thanks to moderncat reader Jannie for the tip!

These fun felt cat toys will keep kitty entertained for hours. From the designers at Cat-interiors–makers of Rondo and the fabulous line of designer felt cat beds–these little cat toys are made from 5 mm thick wool felt and come in a variety of cool colors. Perfect for batting around on hardwood or cement floors.

These life sized plush bird toys are filled with organic catnip and stuffed to perfection with poly-fill. Each bird is hand stitched from designer wools and cottons. You can even purchase a hand-cast pewter twig stand for storing the birdies just out of reach until it’s time to play. Another great toy from the folks at Itchy Knee.

This trio of toys from San Francisco-based George will provide hours of entertainment for your moderncat. The kitty grocery pack includes three cat favorites–one bright red cardinal, a fish, and a bottle of milk. Each is made of felt and stuffed with organic catnip. The set comes packaged in a letter-pressed sack that may prove to be kitty’s favorite part of the gift.

Brilliantly simple design and all-natural materials make Wooley Bully a classic cat toy with modern appeal. This little ball of sheep’s wool–with leather ears, nose, and tail–can withstand years of play. Once he starts to show some wear and tear, simply toss him inside a sock and run him through a hot water wash and dry cycle. When he comes out, he’ll be as good as new.

Buy it now at Amazon

It’s hard to choose just one of these cool little mice from the designers at ItchyKnee. Each one is handmade from designer wool, cotton, or faux fur and stuffed with organic catnip and some polyfill to fatten them up. This small New York-based company obviously takes great care in the selection of materials for each of the products they create. Co-founded by sculptor/designer Lance Foley and architect Haruko Fukui, ItchyKnee is one company to keep an eye on for great modern cat products.