An online service called iPet Companion allows you to remotely control kitty toys so you can keep otherwise bored cats entertained.
“A signal is relayed from the servers at iPet Companion to the control boxes situated within the home (located anywhere in the world) – that allows for users to see and move the toys, with minimal time lag” says Scott Harris, founder and owner Reach-In, the Idaho-based company that developed the software.
Animal shelters across the country are already using the service. But it's available for home use as well. It will set you back $349.95 plus postage for the cat version, $395 plus postage for dogs and a $4.95 monthly service fee for your own interactive webpage.
You must supply the actual toys. And no, you don’t get your money back if your cat thinks it’s stupid, no matter how great you think it is.