A lot of people I know are way too attached to their animals. And by a lot of people, I of course mean myself. Now, I’m not that crazy pet owner who dresses up their animals for each holiday, but that doesn’t mean I don’t get them birthday or Christmas presents. That’s just good manners. My version of “too attached” is getting my pets something I think they’ll really enjoy. A castle for my goldfish, squeaky squirrel for my dog, and collapsible tunnel for my cat – surely these things are not considered excessive or strange? Occasionally though, I do have a moment of weakness and I purchase an item not for my pet’s enjoyment, but rather for my own.
In case you were having trouble picturing a toy more akin to my amusement than that of my trusty four legged companion, the Humunga Stache (Firebox UK, £9.95) will clear up any confusion. If ever there was a toy made more for the pet owner than the pet itself, this was it. In essence, it’s a fairly harmless dog toy: a rubber ball. There’s nothing simpler, yet more gratifying to a dog than a rubber ball. Granted, when you attach a giant mustache to one side of said ball, you change the playing field a bit. Maybe the ball doesn’t bounce as much as it used to, but it’s still a chewable, slobberable, lovable rubber ball. It just happens to look freaking hilarious when your dog has it in his mouth. Don’t think of it as a dressing up your dog, just picture your dog one step closer to that handlebar mustache he’s always wanted.
Nothing says class like a quality ’stache.
5 out of 5 barking stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 16.5cm x 9cm x 6.5cm
-Rubber ball with ’stache section molded onto it
-Fetch toy only; supervised play strongly advised
-Made from non toxic rubber
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