Author Topic: Laser pens...  (Read 4554 times)

Offline Liz

  • Cat Rescue
  • Royal Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 9134
  • Here come the boys!!!!
Re: Laser pens...
« Reply #25 on: May 07, 2007, 20:04:10 PM »
20 Leaping ferals, 15 domestics and a ragdoll - 2 ba da beams and Mummys laser pen from her trainer days keeps ours fit and healthy and some of the ferals are having the kitten hood they missed

Wouldn't worry about the eye thing just keep it moving and theya re fine - our oldest at 15 has been playing with my pointer laser for 15 years and still loves it but we have to make sure the kids are playing inaother room or she gets shirty and land a well aimed paw!!! :Luv:
Liz and the Clan Cats and Dogs

Offline Mark

  • Purrs Registered Cat Rescue
  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 33326
  • Clapton
    • AnimalAid - Support Humane Charities
Re: Laser pens...
« Reply #24 on: May 07, 2007, 18:24:45 PM »
Mine love theirs - it's shaped like a mouse and thr batteries last for ages. I bought my mum onr from ebay thst has ifferent attachments but its rubbish. The batteries run out in no time and the battery cover came off. Its a pain having to hold the button down but its probably a safety thing they all have to have.
DO NOT BREED OR BUY WHILE SHELTER ANIMALS DIE

I believe I am not interested to know whether Vivisection produces results that are profitable to the human race or doesn't. To know that the results are profitable to the race would not remove my hostility to it.  Mark Twain

Offline Debbie

  • Senior Cat
  • ****
  • Posts: 276
  • Sam - missing since 29th August 2007 xx
Re: Laser pens...
« Reply #23 on: May 07, 2007, 17:30:21 PM »
The one from PAH has all the different shapes but I must say Sam only likes the bog standard red dot light as it is a more intense light for him to chase.  I have just got new batteries for mine because we play with it so much  ;D

Offline Millys Mum

  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • ******
  • Posts: 11930
Re: Laser pens...
« Reply #22 on: May 07, 2007, 17:15:53 PM »
I always play in the dark with them, its great fun  ;D


Offline Rosella moggy

  • Fundraising/Moderating Staff
  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 17191
  • Popeye & Elsa
  • Slave to: Noni Baroni, Dinah, Ruby, Groucho, Bobby. Popeye & Elsa
Re: Laser pens...
« Reply #21 on: May 07, 2007, 17:14:07 PM »
Gald to hear it as we went and bought one from PAH today and waiting for dimmer light later on to start playing altho Freddie already showing interest lol

Offline Susanne (urbantigers)

  • Moderating Staff
  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 26702
  • PA to Mosi & Kito
Re: Laser pens...
« Reply #20 on: May 07, 2007, 12:37:41 PM »
Oh bless them - more gorgeous pics  :Luv: and I'm glad they're having fun with the laser pen  ;D I bought one from PAH for Mosi but it's pretty rubbish - weak light and it hurts my finger having to keep the on button pressed down!  He does the ba da beam though which has a much stronger light.

The think the laser toys that you get for cats are safe, it's the actual laser pens you have to be careful with.

Offline forever_missing_my_boys(Lisa)

  • Super Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 2527
  • MY LOVE MY LIFE MY EVERYTHING =MY GSD TODD
Re: Laser pens...
« Reply #19 on: May 07, 2007, 11:10:58 AM »
how many tokens do u need ?
i always throw my tins away b4 taking off the tokens  :( :( :( :(
MUMMY TO TODD THE DOG AND MOLLY,BAILEY,BRIDIE,FLOSSY
,PICKLES,MAKOSI AND MAX THE CATS
 I :catluv: CATS

( A Kitten/Cat is for Life )

( A LIFE IS A LIFE WHEATHER LAMB OR MAN )
NO ONE LIFE IS MORE PRECIOUS THEN ANOTHER

FOREVER MISSING MY PRECIOUS BRIDGE BABES SNOWY AND BUBBLES :candle:

Offline Millys Mum

  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • ******
  • Posts: 11930
Re: Laser pens...
« Reply #18 on: May 07, 2007, 10:55:22 AM »
You can collect up tokens and get them from the Felix range of goodies, they are £2.99 including p+p  ;D


Offline Catjane

  • Distinguished Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 510
Re: Laser pens...
« Reply #17 on: May 07, 2007, 10:14:19 AM »
I got one from pah and it was rubbish :(  After a shorrt while I couldn't get the batteries to stay in properly, and now it barely shines at all.  Maybe I got a dud?  My three love it tho, keeps them amused indefinitely!  ;D

Offline Sam (Fussy_Furball)

  • Marketing/Lost&Found/Moderating Staff
  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 17472
  • Foxy (RIP), Zephyr (RIP), Rosina (RIP) & Oliver
Re: Laser pens...
« Reply #16 on: May 07, 2007, 10:12:45 AM »
I can't guarantee the safety of the ones I recommended but I would say that as long as you are sensible and don't shine it into their eyes the pens are fine. 
In ancient times cats were worshiped as gods; they have not forgotten this.

Offline forever_missing_my_boys(Lisa)

  • Super Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 2527
  • MY LOVE MY LIFE MY EVERYTHING =MY GSD TODD
Re: Laser pens...
« Reply #15 on: May 07, 2007, 08:58:14 AM »
i never thought of looking in pah
i like the sound of the one with the kittie shapes  :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
MUMMY TO TODD THE DOG AND MOLLY,BAILEY,BRIDIE,FLOSSY
,PICKLES,MAKOSI AND MAX THE CATS
 I :catluv: CATS

( A Kitten/Cat is for Life )

( A LIFE IS A LIFE WHEATHER LAMB OR MAN )
NO ONE LIFE IS MORE PRECIOUS THEN ANOTHER

FOREVER MISSING MY PRECIOUS BRIDGE BABES SNOWY AND BUBBLES :candle:

Offline Desley (booktigger)

  • Cat Rescue
  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 18082
  • Molly, my wonderful babe
  • Slave to: Lucy
Re: Laser pens...
« Reply #14 on: May 07, 2007, 07:55:11 AM »
I ordered one through a local petshop last week, but didn't get chance to go and see if they had got it. If not, I shall have to go back to the £1 shop, that is where the others have come from - but they do break quickly, I have gone through a few of them now!!
Please spay your cat



Offline Hippykitty

  • Super Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 2128
  • Victoria, Lucy, Cydric,
Re: Laser pens...
« Reply #13 on: May 07, 2007, 02:56:31 AM »
I've never bought my manic oldies one because of the concern about the laser. Luckily, they'll chase any old torchlight before they set upon each other and have a session chasing round the house. They still think they're kitties at 17 and 20; (must have a think when I took them on and check their estimated ages).
Are there types of laser pen which are safer than others? If so, I might try to get one. Unfortunately, with my two, it's almost inevitable that they'll look at me when we're playing, and get the light in their eyes.
Cats were once gods; they have never forgotten this, nor have the people they own.

Offline Rosella moggy

  • Fundraising/Moderating Staff
  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 17191
  • Popeye & Elsa
  • Slave to: Noni Baroni, Dinah, Ruby, Groucho, Bobby. Popeye & Elsa
Re: Laser pens...
« Reply #12 on: May 07, 2007, 00:20:28 AM »
Sorry, forgot to say that the 2nd piccie of Riley on mid bite is as cute as can be.  They are sooo adoreable Helen. 

Offline Rosella moggy

  • Fundraising/Moderating Staff
  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 17191
  • Popeye & Elsa
  • Slave to: Noni Baroni, Dinah, Ruby, Groucho, Bobby. Popeye & Elsa
Re: Laser pens...
« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2007, 00:16:43 AM »
I think me feels a PAH trip coming on

Offline Gill (sneakiefeline)

  • Rainbow Bridge/Rescue/Moderating Staff
  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 73567
  • Misa at 4yrs old and new with me
  • Slave to: Misa, Sasa, Franta Napoleon RIP, Ducha RIP and Lupin, Kocka RIP
Re: Laser pens...
« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2007, 00:13:39 AM »
Mine came from PAH too and it has kittle shapes, Sasa likes the butterfly.

I never shine it in their eyes.

Offline Rosella moggy

  • Fundraising/Moderating Staff
  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 17191
  • Popeye & Elsa
  • Slave to: Noni Baroni, Dinah, Ruby, Groucho, Bobby. Popeye & Elsa
Re: Laser pens...
« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2007, 00:06:27 AM »
Mmmmm, I seem to recall you pipped me and Mark at the post for the Laser Helen  :P. I suppose I can forgive you now that it is being used for the babes though  ;D.

I did try a local pet shop for one at Christmas. Initially they said that they had been advised to stop selling them as they could be dangerous if shone directly in cats eyes.  I said that I thought you could get laser pens that are safer (shine shapes with very  low power?). Despite promises he never did come up with the goods. Can someone remind me which are the "safe" ones and whether the ebay link from Sam are those as would really like to get a laser for our Billy and Freddie (even Tom for when he has a 17 1/2 year old mad moment lol)

Offline Debbie

  • Senior Cat
  • ****
  • Posts: 276
  • Sam - missing since 29th August 2007 xx
Re: Laser pens...
« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2007, 23:35:05 PM »
I got mine from Pets At Home and it was £4.99. 

Offline Sam (Fussy_Furball)

  • Marketing/Lost&Found/Moderating Staff
  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 17472
  • Foxy (RIP), Zephyr (RIP), Rosina (RIP) & Oliver
In ancient times cats were worshiped as gods; they have not forgotten this.

Offline forever_missing_my_boys(Lisa)

  • Super Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 2527
  • MY LOVE MY LIFE MY EVERYTHING =MY GSD TODD
Re: Laser pens...
« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2007, 21:43:46 PM »
oh Helen they r lovely photos :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:

while we r on the subject of lazer pens anyone know where i can get a new one ???

i had one which i borrowed from my little sister and my cats loved it
but we have seemed to of lost it  >:(
my sister got it from the corner shop for £3.99 but that was ages ago and they dont sell them anymore  :( :( :(
MUMMY TO TODD THE DOG AND MOLLY,BAILEY,BRIDIE,FLOSSY
,PICKLES,MAKOSI AND MAX THE CATS
 I :catluv: CATS

( A Kitten/Cat is for Life )

( A LIFE IS A LIFE WHEATHER LAMB OR MAN )
NO ONE LIFE IS MORE PRECIOUS THEN ANOTHER

FOREVER MISSING MY PRECIOUS BRIDGE BABES SNOWY AND BUBBLES :candle:

Offline Tiggy's Mum

  • Save a life draw/Commercial Assistant/Moderating Staff
  • Royal Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 9376
Re: Laser pens...
« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2007, 21:22:08 PM »
hehe, too cute!!!! reckon youre gonna be panic buying the batteries in desperation og wearing them out!!!!!!!  jaspers a fan of the laser pen too, it is so funny to wathc. i love putting it on the floor, then turing it off when he puts his paw on it... he acutually like looks underneath!!! hehe. hours of fun!!!!!!!

was thinking i was going to have to have a go at you for not giving up pictures for at least 2 days!!!!!   glad youre having fun!!!  ;D

Luckily it came with 3 spare batteries!  It also has a really bright normal light on it which is perfect for retrieving the lost balls/mice from under the sofa  ;D  I was doing the turn it off when it was under Lukey's paw too, he looked really confused  :Crazy:  At the end of the game I finished the laser off on top of a mousey so they think they have achieved something, don't want to mess with their minds  ;D

Offline Sam (Fussy_Furball)

  • Marketing/Lost&Found/Moderating Staff
  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 17472
  • Foxy (RIP), Zephyr (RIP), Rosina (RIP) & Oliver
Re: Laser pens...
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2007, 21:19:39 PM »
LOL excellent pics and so pleased the the laser pen is finally being used.  I use the pen on Zephyr when he needs tiring out before bed  :evillaugh:
In ancient times cats were worshiped as gods; they have not forgotten this.

Offline Gill (sneakiefeline)

  • Rainbow Bridge/Rescue/Moderating Staff
  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 73567
  • Misa at 4yrs old and new with me
  • Slave to: Misa, Sasa, Franta Napoleon RIP, Ducha RIP and Lupin, Kocka RIP
Re: Laser pens...
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2007, 21:18:16 PM »
Sasa loves chasing the light but Misa cant see it, reckon he must be colour blind............dont know if cats can be  ;D

Offline hannah (weeny)

  • Honorary Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 6077
  • JASPER!!
Re: Laser pens...
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2007, 21:14:44 PM »
hehe, too cute!!!! reckon youre gonna be panic buying the batteries in desperation og wearing them out!!!!!!!  jaspers a fan of the laser pen too, it is so funny to wathc. i love putting it on the floor, then turing it off when he puts his paw on it... he acutually like looks underneath!!! hehe. hours of fun!!!!!!!

was thinking i was going to have to have a go at you for not giving up pictures for at least 2 days!!!!!   glad youre having fun!!!  ;D

Offline Tiggy's Mum

  • Save a life draw/Commercial Assistant/Moderating Staff
  • Royal Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 9376
Laser pens...
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2007, 21:10:29 PM »
I won Tiggy a laser pen in the Xmas auction, she wasn't overly impressed and just looked vaguely in the direction of the spot, in her defence she was 18  :)  I just got it out for the boys and almost wet myself laughing, it was SO much fun!  They went mental for it, I thought I'd seen them at top speed when they were chasing each other but they were so fast you couldn't even make out who was who!

Last night was a bad night for me as they were awake playing on my bed/face/shelves/down the side of the bed/chewing wires until around 2:30 am and then up again by about 7:30 am.  Tonight we will have another long laser pen session before bed  :evillaugh: 

Here's a lovely pic I took of them this afternooon pre-laser pen, they are unconscious now  :evillaugh:  In the second one they are both fast asleep, Riley was in mid bite of Lucas' foot, it all got a bit much for him and he fell asleep  :Luv:




 


Link to CatChat