As much as I love spending time with my own cats, I’m honestly running out of ways to keep them entertained and prevent them from knocking down an item or two in my home, out of sheer boredom. If you’re pretty much in the same precarious situation as me and are always looking for new ways to keep your pet entertained, productive, and happy, then this collection of pet products promises to come to your rescue! From a modular pet-friendly sofa to an adorable pet-feeder designed like a sushi tray – these product designs will take good care of your pet, and keep them active and content. You can take a little breather, while they wrestle around with these newfound fun products! These are the pet products you need in your home.
1. The Quarter Sofa
The Quarter Sofa was built using a mixture of wood and fabric and is designed to be a modular and pet-friendly sofa. The multiple modules of the sofa are shaped like circles and squares, and they can be easily assembled, disassembled, and move around to create configurations that work perfectly for your cat, home, and you.
Why is it noteworthy?
The unique configurations that you can make using the modules serve as a playground for cats! They can move and jump around them, even allowing them to play together, if you have multiple cats. Cats are curious creatures that love new adventures and mysteries, and I do believe the Quarter sofa could be a great one for them.
What we like
- You can rearrange the modules to accommodate different numbers of people, and create an arrangement that best meets your seating requirements
- You can use the hollow spaces to store and display items such as magazines, books, and other tidbits
What we dislike
- It’s a concept
- If your cat poops or pees in the hollow spaces, they could be difficult to clean
2. Barc Kennel
British architecture studio Foster + Partners collaborated with plywood manufacturer Isokon to create the Barc kennel for Goodwoof’s annual Barkitecture competition.
Why is it noteworthy?
Barc is a flat-pack dog kennel that features an arched canopy built from a thin and flexible sheet of plywood. The kennel is made up of self-assembly components that can be put together and taken apart for easy and efficient storage.
What we like
- Flat-pack design
- Has been built from environmentally friendly materials and has been designed to be easily assembled and disassembled
What we dislike
- Aesthetics are a bit dull and unassuming
3. Dolley
Dolley is designed to accommodate your pet’s multiple needs and accessories and provide a dedicated space for their toys, leashes, harnesses, and other essentials. Dolley helps you organize everything, making your pets and your life easier.
Why is it noteworthy?
One of the standout features of Dolley is its trolley-type design, which offers incredible convenience. The companion animal house can be easily lifted from one side, allowing you to move it effortlessly to any desired location within your home.
What we like
- Effortlessly relocated at your convenience
- Ergonomic design
What we dislike
- It’s a concept!
4. The MUi Magnetic Leash
Walk your doggo in style with the MUi Magnetic Leash! The stylish leash has been designed for medium and large dogs, and it features a patented MUi connection system that makes the latching process effortless and smooth.
Why is it noteworthy?
Amped with a dual-magnet and dual-hook design, the leash works with or without the magnet-embedded dangle. You can simply attach the pup’s collar or harness, and the connection system is compatible with any collar or harness. The product even supports one-handed latching.
What we like
- Features premium-grade climbing rope for durability and style
What we dislike
- Aesthetics aren’t too innovative
5. The Moggie Smart AI Wearable
The Moggie smart AI wearable helps you stay on top of your cat’s health. So, if you aren’t able to tell how your cat is feeling, the wearable can!
Why is it noteworthy?
The smart wearable tracks your cat’s activity picks up on behavioral changes, and helps you identify any potential illnesses. You can track your cat’s activity using the intuitive app.
What we like
- The health monitor sends you updates as and when needed
- The app translates your cat’s needs and wants into an easy-to-understand language
What we dislike
- Your cat may get annoyed with a wearable around their neck
6. The Bowowhaus
Designed by Conran and Partners, the Bowowhaus is a mobile hut doghouse meant to help dogs live a nomadic lifestyle. It features pencil-thin slabs of light wood and dark gray-hued panels and shades, providing doggos with a cushy and comfy traveler ambiance.
Why is it noteworthy?
A flight of stairs welcomes the dogs into the hut, while a space for food containers and bowls is propped up behind the house, to ensure that no food and water is spilled within the little home. It features a triangular shape, which provides a generous amount of space, for dogs of all sizes and shapes to enter and lounge about in the hut comfortably.
What we like
- The roof of the dog house has been topped with solar panels, and the wheels are battery-operated, allowing the home to be easily transported and moved from one place to another
What we dislike
- We’re not sure whether dogs would actually feel comfortable and safe traveling in the mobile doghouse
7. OurPets’ Pet Feeders
These PetFeeders have a really amusing and cheeky way of bridging the visual gap between pet treats and what we humans consider as treats!
Why is it noteworthy?
The feeders come in two styles – a sushi tray and a plate of waffles (with maple syrup and butter on top), with sliding and rotating compartments to hide pet treats in. Getting to these hidden treats requires a fair bit of problem-solving, including figuring out how components move to reveal the food hidden inside.
What we like
- Gives pets their mental stimulation, making them work for their food as their wild counterparts would have by scouting, strategizing, and hunting
What we dislike
- This may lead to agitation in pets who fail to solve for treats
8. The PawMate Beacon
This conceptual pet tracker ensures that your pets are always safe and secure, especially if you’re away during the day or for longer periods of time.
Why is it noteworthy?
It looks pretty much like a regular dog or cat collar but is able to do more than just be an identification for your fur baby. It’s more like an activity tracker but instead of telling you how many steps you’ve taken, it gives you insight into your pet’s activity. It is partnered with the PawMate Beacon which you place in certain areas to help in the activity tracking.
What we like
- There’s an accompanying app that lets you enter your pet details and gives you stats and insights as well as real-time data
What we dislike
- Without real-world testing, it’s difficult to verify how well and how much distance the tracker covers
9. Swelltone
Eating time can sometimes be stressful both for pets who can’t help spill food out of their bowls as well as for the humans who need to clean up afterward. Attempting to return dinnertime to its original atmosphere, this fine-looking food bowl for furry friends brings something that’s not only beautiful but also functional, utilizing human creativity and craftsmanship to make a pet bowl that delivers a pleasant experience for everyone at home.
Why is it noteworthy?
It makes “ease of eating” the focus of its design, and it does so in a simple yet effective way. The stainless steel bowl that holds the food can tilt up to an angle of 20 degrees, which makes it easy for pets to slurp every last bit without spilling their food.
What we like
- We don’t need to clean up after our pets after meal time, owing to the bowl titling at 20 degrees
- Posh + sleek aesthetics
What we dislike
- The product might be difficult to integrate into the lives of pets who are used to a certain mealtime routine, and particular products
10. The Cottage Dog House
The Cottage dog house is a minimalist dog house made from metallic elements and eco-friendly felt coverings.
Why is it noteworthy?
Your dog deserves a corner of the home to call its own. Whether that means creating your own pillow fort around your dog’s bed or buying the latest, greatest dog house that only fits in the backyard, it’s up to you. Typically, dogs aren’t too fussy and they’ll find comfort wherever there’s a hint of it–on your lap or under the couch. The Cottage dog house from LSY and Jaeyeon Choi is a new kind of minimalist dog house that taps into comfort with a felt covering and sturdy build.
What we like
- The internal cushion is meant to provide ultimate comfort for your canine friend
- The removable roof allows for open-air or semi-enclosed sleeping
What we dislike
- The aesthetics are a bit too simple