ADVERTISEMENT

Some pets need their favorite toy as much as we need them. Whether it's dirty or barely holding it together, if the darn thing has become their source of comfort, they might refuse to part with it, even when their owner is stitching it, making sure it will last just a little while longer.

Dogs, for example, love to have soft and cuddly toys for comfort. These are great for catch and carry games, for the hunt and kill scenarios, and for the ease of separation anxiety if ever they have to travel to a new place.

Soft plushies are good for cats as well. Just like pups, they might be drawn to stuffed toys and even sleep with them, enjoying reassuring comfort in situations outside their comfort zone such as car travel and visiting their vet.

Bored Panda has collected a list of photos to show you just how sweet these relationships can look, so continue scrolling, upvote your favorites and enjoy.

#1

Elliot's Owner Shares What He Looked Like At 4 Weeks vs. Full Grown, With His Favorite Toy

Elliot's Owner Shares What He Looked Like At 4 Weeks vs. Full Grown, With His Favorite Toy

mac_is_crack Report

As these photos show, for dogs, cats, and other pets, toys are not a luxury, but a necessity.

Toys are important to them, because they help fight boredom when you have to leave your pets at home, and provide comfort when they're feeling nervous. In fact, toys can even help prevent animals from developing certain problem behaviors.

Cats can be pretty picky about toys, but dogs are often more than willing to play with any object they can get their paws on. That also means dog owners need to be particularly careful when monitoring their four-legged friend's playtime to prevent any "unscheduled" activities.

According to The Humane Society of the United States, the things that are usually most attractive to dogs are often the very things that are the most dangerous. But you can dog-proof your home by removing string, ribbon, rubber bands, children's toys, pantyhose and other inedible items that could be swallowed.

#2

Hedgehog With Plushie

Hedgehog With Plushie

BreakingCampeon Report

When it comes to cat toy safety, inspect all of your feline's toys periodically for any loose pieces, wires, or clamps, especially where the toy attaches to the sting (if there is one).

Ingrid King, a former veterinary hospital manager and author of five cat books, writes that many toys use safety pin-type attachments, and it wouldn’t be impossible for a cat to chew firmly enough on that part of the toy to pop the pin open.

ADVERTISEMENT

"Keep fishing pole toys out of your cat's reach when they’re not in use. Cats can become entangled in the string, or even eat and swallow it, which can cause an intestinal blockage," King explains.

"Don’t let cats play unsupervised with electronic toys that have moving parts. Depending on the toy, paws and whiskers may get caught in the mechanism and your cat may be injured, or at the very least, traumatized."

#3

How I Found Him Moments After I Changed The Batteries In His Snuggle Buddy, A Toy With A Little Heartbeat He's Had Since He Was 3 Months Old

How I Found Him Moments After I Changed The Batteries In His Snuggle Buddy, A Toy With A Little Heartbeat He's Had Since He Was 3 Months Old

wampus514 Report

#5

My Dog's Favorite Toy. Watching The Faces Of People Who Are Walking Past When My Dog Is Staring Out The Window With Them In His Mouth Is Brilliant

My Dog's Favorite Toy. Watching The Faces Of People Who Are Walking Past When My Dog Is Staring Out The Window With Them In His Mouth Is Brilliant

Hanfaz94 Report

#6

My Cat Ripped Open His Favorite Toy. This Is My Grandma Sewing It Back Together

My Cat Ripped Open His Favorite Toy. This Is My Grandma Sewing It Back Together

andthenhestabbedme Report

#7

This Is The Only Toy He Doesn't Rip To Shreds

This Is The Only Toy He Doesn't Rip To Shreds

jem_ Report

#8

My Friend’s Horse Showing Off His New Plushy. He Is Very Proud Of It.

My Friend’s Horse Showing Off His New Plushy. He Is Very Proud Of It.

lfdaily5 Report

Add photo comments
POST
gohawks avatar
Go Hawks
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol, i didnt know horses had toys! Esp like this. So cute!

glowworm2 avatar
glowworm2
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen a video of a horse with a rubber chicken toy in his mouth. He clearly loved it because he was making it squeak really hard.

Load More Replies...
kiragriffin avatar
kira griffin
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this was a toy that I had when I was younger, thank you for bringing back my childhood memories.

delphinum4 avatar
Zophra
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks so surreal - like it should be photoshopped.

rainbownews avatar
Rainbow Panda
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never knew horses could have stuffed toys, but this is so cute. 🐎 🐠

jaybird3939 avatar
Jaybird3939
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never imagined horses would love plushy toys! This is amazing.

backatya7 avatar
backatya
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

pic kind of makes it look like the horse is missing a hind leg lol

vicki-perizzolo avatar
Vicki Perizzolo
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

a lot of people don't realize horses play and love toys....great to see you do!

dacheareha avatar
Chelle R.
Community Member
3 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

@Go Hawks The disgusting, nasty, gross, sick & wrong animal abusive statement 🤬😈🤢🤮😤😓@Joe Edwarda that he is referring too is called beat*ealasty (sp) & supposedly a "hobby" for women because of their supposedly large members!

dacheareha avatar
Chelle R.
Community Member
3 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

Regarding the very nasty, 'disgusting statement from @Joe Edward's refers to is Very wrong,abuse, disgusting, sick & nasty " female abusive hobby" of beastialasty, supposedly because the male horses have long d*c*k*s!

View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#9

This Is Rizzo. She Likes To File Her Toys Now. I Have No Idea Why

This Is Rizzo. She Likes To File Her Toys Now. I Have No Idea Why

TzucciMane Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#10

Pickles Has Found A New Toy To Guard. Let’s Hope Nobody Tries To Take It From Him

Pickles Has Found A New Toy To Guard. Let’s Hope Nobody Tries To Take It From Him

dangerkitten00 Report

#11

The Teddy Used To Be His Sister’s Before She Died. Now Eddie Carries It Around With Him And It’s The Only Toy He’s Never Destroyed

The Teddy Used To Be His Sister’s Before She Died. Now Eddie Carries It Around With Him And It’s The Only Toy He’s Never Destroyed

milkshake841 Report

#13

My Son Has Noticed How Old Our Dog Is Getting, So He Tries To Comfort Her With His Stuffed Toy Sloth. She Loves It.

My Son Has Noticed How Old Our Dog Is Getting, So He Tries To Comfort Her With His Stuffed Toy Sloth. She Loves It.

ammofortherank Report

#14

My Cat Carries His Toy With Him All Over The House. I Just Went Out In The Kitchen And Saw This. Apparently He Thought It Was Hungry Too.

My Cat Carries His Toy With Him All Over The House. I Just Went Out In The Kitchen And Saw This. Apparently He Thought It Was Hungry Too.

neonlexicon Report

#15

4 Years Later, She Has Ripped Up Hundreds Of Toys, But She Refuses To Hurt Her Dino

4 Years Later, She Has Ripped Up Hundreds Of Toys, But She Refuses To Hurt Her Dino

a7xxx Report

#16

My Sister In Laws Dog With His Toy Cigar

My Sister In Laws Dog With His Toy Cigar

ProAztec Report

#17

My Mum Washed All The Dog's Toys. And Now He Won't Come In The House Without Them

My Mum Washed All The Dog's Toys. And Now He Won't Come In The House Without Them

Azura_BlackHeart Report

#18

Twenty Year Old Mister With His Favourite Ghost Toy

Twenty Year Old Mister With His Favourite Ghost Toy

grandparadise Report

#19

For 13 Years, He Has Tried To Catch A Squirrel To No Avail. I Just Bought Him A Plush One And The Poor Deprived Dog Has Been Carrying It Around With Him Everywhere All Day And Snuggling With It. Sorry It Took Me So Long Buddy

For 13 Years, He Has Tried To Catch A Squirrel To No Avail. I Just Bought Him A Plush One And The Poor Deprived Dog Has Been Carrying It Around With Him Everywhere All Day And Snuggling With It. Sorry It Took Me So Long Buddy

visceralharmony Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#20

My Cat With His Catnip Toy Bottle Of "Furrball Whiskey" That He Got For His Birthday. I Think He Likes It

My Cat With His Catnip Toy Bottle Of "Furrball Whiskey" That He Got For His Birthday. I Think He Likes It

Oddling_82 Report

#21

A Good Boy Growing Up With His Favorite Toy

A Good Boy Growing Up With His Favorite Toy

commonvanilla Report

#23

All These Years Later And It's Still Her Favourite Toy

All These Years Later And It's Still Her Favourite Toy

BeefJyrkii Report

#25

He Came In To The Thrift Store With His Toy And Then His Owner Asked Him Do A Trick For My Photo! Made My Day

He Came In To The Thrift Store With His Toy And Then His Owner Asked Him Do A Trick For My Photo! Made My Day

Moose930 Report

#26

Whenever Someone Comes Over He Shows Them His Favorite Toy.

Whenever Someone Comes Over He Shows Them His Favorite Toy.

thegreatambini Report

Add photo comments
POST
stonewoodoo avatar
Falcon
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe he isn't showing the toy to you. Maybe he's showing you to the toy. 🤔

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#28

Today Was The First Day He’s Ever Picked Out His Toy At The Pet Store. He Carried It To The Car, Into The House, And Right Into His Crate At Bedtime. My Heart

Today Was The First Day He’s Ever Picked Out His Toy At The Pet Store. He Carried It To The Car, Into The House, And Right Into His Crate At Bedtime. My Heart

daisyyellow21 Report

#29

"Do My Toys Really Need A Bath, Mom?"

"Do My Toys Really Need A Bath, Mom?"

livieluv Report

ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#30

Cuddled Up With Her Favorite Toy, Watching Her Favorite Movie

Cuddled Up With Her Favorite Toy, Watching Her Favorite Movie

cozymouse Report

#32

Almost Every Morning My Puppy Likes To Grab A Toy And Take It To Go Potty. It's The Cutest Thing Ever

Almost Every Morning My Puppy Likes To Grab A Toy And Take It To Go Potty. It's The Cutest Thing Ever

rileighvaldez Report

#34

After 7 Years Of Buying Her Stuffed Toys That She Completely Destroys Within A Couple Days, I Finally Found Her One That She Absolutely Loves. She's Had Her Dragon For Few Months Now And Cuddles It Every Chance She Gets

After 7 Years Of Buying Her Stuffed Toys That She Completely Destroys Within A Couple Days, I Finally Found Her One That She Absolutely Loves. She's Had Her Dragon For Few Months Now And Cuddles It Every Chance She Gets

durpabiscuit Report

Add photo comments
POST
areyoureallysurethatafloorcantalsobeaceiling avatar
Sweetie Dahling
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how the picture captured her wagging tail. Such a sweet face <3

View more commentsArrow down menu
#35

Charlie’s Favorite Toy Is One That Looks Just Like Him

Charlie’s Favorite Toy Is One That Looks Just Like Him

Sn0wb0und Report

#36

Murphy Destroys Every Single Toy He Gets Within A Few Hours, Yet This One Is Different. He Only Cuddles It And Won't Let Anyone Touch It

Murphy Destroys Every Single Toy He Gets Within A Few Hours, Yet This One Is Different. He Only Cuddles It And Won't Let Anyone Touch It

illbeyourchaser Report

#37

Our 6yo Rescue Dog Didn't Know What Toys Were. He's Slowly Learning, And His Favorites Are The Plushies. Here Is Frank With Slothy.

Our 6yo Rescue Dog Didn't Know What Toys Were. He's Slowly Learning, And His Favorites Are The Plushies. Here Is Frank With Slothy.

JudaciousGreen Report

#38

My Pup Waiting For My Husband To Get Home! She Likes To Bring Him A Toy

My Pup Waiting For My Husband To Get Home! She Likes To Bring Him A Toy

forest_mirage Report

#39

Her Favorite Toy Is A Stuffed Dog That Looks Just Like Her. Every Time I Visit She Grabs This Toy And Runs Over To Show Me

Her Favorite Toy Is A Stuffed Dog That Looks Just Like Her. Every Time I Visit She Grabs This Toy And Runs Over To Show Me

EdiblePsycho Report

ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#40

A Year Later And 12 Pounds Heavier, It’s Still Dobby’s Favorite Toy.

A Year Later And 12 Pounds Heavier, It’s Still Dobby’s Favorite Toy.

PaleBlueDot_23 Report

Note: this post originally had 150 images. It’s been shortened to the top 40 images based on user votes.