Colorful, creative dog and cat toys provide hours of fun and exercise for your pet.

Many studies have been done and volumes have been written about the therapeutic value we gain from loving and spending time with our pets. Each of us knows how time with our pets soothes wrangled nerves and helps us focus on the 'living' side of life.

Physical activity is beneficial to both owner and pet. Playtime together can be enhanced through the addition of a few well-chosen toys. Toss and retrieve play, tug-of-war play, and just plain 'shake the teddy' play are lots of fun when the 'victim' is a toy made for the purpose.

The water volleyball pictured above is primarily a water toy. Bright and colorful, it floats and can be seen and retrieved easily. The tug toy is sturdy, colorful, and can be thrown a long-long way. It also floats, adding more playtime possibilities. For lots of fun, the furry octopus doesn't mind if your pup or kitty shakes him in triumph every time he's caught. Each of these is bound to become a favorite with your pet.

Toys have gotten a whole lot cuter for our cat friends--just take a look below. Each of these will keep your kitty entertained for minutes at a time!

Above: The bug jar rocks while mylar bugs swirling around inside keep kitty swatting! The colorful cat hat conceals bells, catnip and other toys on retractable cords perfect for teasing kitty. Below: The blue gun dispenses bubbles perfumed with catnip for two surprises your cat can't refuse. An uptown bag for your kitty--designer fabric with irrestible crinkly plastic film sandwiched safely between layers provides kitty with a delightfully noisy adversary.