Pet toy

Abstract

A pet toy comprising a rod having two end caps, a length of string having one end associated with the rod, and preferably a component, such as a luminescent component, that enables the rod and/or string to glow in the dark. An additional play toy, such as a ball, bell, plush animal or the like can be attached to the end of the string.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A pet toy, comprising: 
 a) a rod having a first end and a second end;    b) a length of string having a first end and a second end, said first end of said string being associated with said first end of said rod.    
     
     
         2 . The pet toy of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one end cap associated therewith.  
     
     
         3 . The pet toy of  claim 1 , further comprising a first end cap and a second end cap, said second end cap having an aperture formed therethrough, whereby said first end of said string passes through said aperture.  
     
     
         4 . The pet toy of  claim 1 , further comprising a material incorporated into at least a portion of said string which can glow in the dark or in reduced lighting.  
     
     
         5 . The pet toy of  claim 1 , further comprising a microbiocidal or antimicrobial material associated with at least a portion of said string.  
     
     
         6 . The pet toy of  claim 1 , wherein said second end of said rod terminates in a loop to which said string can be attached.  
     
     
         7 . The pet toy of  claim 1 , wherein said string is attached to said rod by glue.  
     
     
         8 . The pet toy of  claim 1 , wherein said string comprises a plurality of strings.  
     
     
         9 . The pet toy of  claim 1 , wherein said string further comprises a fastening means at the free end of said string.  
     
     
         10 . The pet toy of  claim 1 , further comprising a play object attachable to said second end of said string.  
     
     
         11 . The pet toy of  claim 10 , wherein said play object is at least one object selected from the group consisting of a ball, bell, light, stuffed animal, dog bone-shaped material, biscuit-shaped material, ball of threads, and combinations thereof.  
     
     
         12 . The pet toy of  claim 1 , wherein both first and second ends of said string are attached to said rod so that said string forms a loop.  
     
     
         13 . A pet toy kit, comprising: 
 a) a rod having a first end and a second end;    b) a length of at least one string having a first end and a second end, said first end of said string being associated with said first end of said rod;    c) at least one item selected from the group consisting of a ball, bell, light, stuffed animal, dog bone-shaped material, biscuit-shaped material, ball of threads, and combinations thereof, said item being removably securable to said string;    d) a scent or flavor for applying to said string; and,    e) a microbiocidal or antimicrobial material for applying to said string.