{"title":"The Weekend File","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRIVATE WEEKEND FILE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour eligible Weekend File discount will be applied automatically at checkout. Spend R250 or more after discount and we’ll add 12 \u003cstrong\u003eFREE\u003c\/strong\u003e loose \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theapartmentcat.co.za\/products\/plastic-spring-cat-toys-12-pack-cs-12-strike-coils?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=spring\u0026amp;_psid=eef8cf099\u0026amp;_ss=e\"\u003eStrike Coils\u003c\/a\u003e (Cat toy springs) to the parcel (pouch not included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnds Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 23:59, while stock lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"usb-rechargeable-interactive-cat-toy-ball-tail-button","title":"USB Rechargeable Interactive Cat Toy Ball with Tail","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUSB Rechargeable Interactive Cat Toy Ball with Tail\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Button is a compact, self-moving cat toy ball with an attached tail and unpredictable rolling and spinning movement. Its 5cm design creates a fast indoor target for cats to stalk, chase, bat and pounce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpredictable rolling and spinning movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in tail adds a second moving target\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB rechargeable for repeated play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 5cm ball design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages stalking, chasing, batting and pouncing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports active indoor exercise and enrichment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor cats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCats that enjoy moving floor toys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, supervised active play sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCats requiring additional daily exercise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNot Suitable For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse while connected to the charging cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse near stairs, water or unsafe drop-offs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse after the housing, tail or charging port becomes damaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCats likely to chew through or swallow the tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Apartment Cat","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":50443367350568,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":50443367383336,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/7698\/8968\/files\/usb-rechargeable-interactive-cat-toy-ball-with-tail-the-button-2144743.png?v=1789713647"},{"product_id":"interactive-plush-ball-launcher-cat-toy-pomfather","title":"Interactive Plush Ball Launcher Cat Toy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pomfather is a handheld, spring-loaded plush-ball launcher supplied with 20 colourful pom-poms. 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