Cats enjoy three things. Eating. Sleeping. Destroying everything you love. They are, in addition, very fond of string. Give a cat a piece of string and he’s entertained for a while, give him the Petsafe Frolicat Flick Automatic Cat Teaser Toy and he’s almost certainly going to be entertained for life. Or at least until the battery dies.

The Frolicat Flik (what a whimsical name!) is a simple product. Have you ever waved a piece of string in front of a cat and watched it go from complete disinterest in your existence to kill mode in two seconds flat? One of the best moments of owning a cat. This toy does the same thing. So why buy this instead of a ball of yarn? Because this machine waves the string around for you.

Now you can focus on other more important things. I’m just playing, there’s nothing more important than your cat. You know it. Your cat knows it. Seriously though, the Frolicat Flik looks similar to a Roomba, but it shoots and retracts a string for your cat to play with instead of cleaning your carpet. Your home may not look so nice, but at least your cat will be happy. Great for homes where you have to be away for extended periods of time. The Petsafe Frolicat Flik Automatic Cat Teaser Toy is $22.24.