In my apartment the average lifespan of a stuffed dog toy is about 3 seconds. Harold finds the seam and just rips it apart until he is covered in fuzz. I even try sewing them up, but it takes me longer to sew then for him to rip it apart again. I simply gave up on buying stuffed toys shaped like cute animals. However, this left Harold with just a few monochromatic balls and rope toys, until now. I discovered rope toys shaped like animals. These colorful toys come in many different shapes and sizes. I opted for the yellow giraffe but they also come shaped like a monkey, cat, octopus, lion or teddy bear. They are super durable, and this giraffe has lasted a whole week, infinitely longer than just a regular stuffed toy. Since it is made of rope and not stuffed I don't have to worry about Harold ingesting the fuzz.
I first saw them at my local pet boutique here in Washington DC but since then I also found them on thepamperedpup.com for only $14 to $16. And with the way they last it is well worth the small price tag! These adorable animal rope toys are a colorful addition to any toy box.