A catnip-filled toy (10) which may be caused to roll, spin, rock, wobble,
and slide when manipulated by the paw of a cat. The device (10) has a convex
hub (12). Extending axially from the hub (I 2) are two hollow reservoirs
(14) that may be filled with catnip (24). The convex hub (12)
and catnip reservoirs (14) are circular in shape when seen in side elevation
from an end view, so as to allow the device (10) to roll freely upon any
smooth surface (30). The hub is larger in circumference than the reservoirs
for continuous rolling of the toy on the hub. In the preferred embodiment of the
device (10), the reservoirs (14) are elongated axially beyond a hemispherical
shape. The catnip reservoirs (14) have openings (20) through which
the catnip (24) may be filled, emptied, and refilled and have a plurality
of small holes (22) through which the scent of the catnip (24) inside
may emanate outside. The holes (22) are small enough to substantially contain
finely cut catnip (24). The catnip reservoirs (14) are attached by
screwing together a male threaded portion (26) and female threaded portion
(28). The reservoirs may be detached by unscrewing the threaded portions
(26, 28). In an alternative embodiment (110) only one of the reservoirs
(114) is elongated axially beyond a hemispherical shape. Another alternative
embodiment of the device (210) may include yarn, feathers, or other similar
soft material (232) extending from, and attached to, the outer ends of the
catnip reservoirs (214).
