One good set; one has all the magnets loose in the box.
I bought two Kitty Kurlz. One had all the magnets floating around in the box. The other one was fine. It took a while for my kitties to decide to try the 2nd one. At first they were quite aloof. Finally the girl cat started to play with it to the point that she was really having fun! So I’ll keep it and try to repair the other one.
Response from MarlenespetshopJul 22, 2026
Hi Jeanne,
We're sorry the toy you received was damaged. I've reported this to our shipping department to prevent further issues.
I'm glad to hear your cat has warmed up to her new toy and is now excited to play with it.
We definitely want to make this right - please contact us at [email protected]
Respectfuly,
Mia
CB
Cassandra B.
30-Day Guarantee Sounds Good, Policy Doesn’t Match
I purchased the Kitty Kurlz toy through the buy-one-get-one-free promotion. My cat showed zero interest in it. I tried multiple ways of introducing the toy and engaging him with it, including leaving it out and attempting to model play, but he never interacted with it at all. Because of that, I contacted customer support to use the advertised “30-day money-back guarantee,” which is also described as risk-free.
This is where things became complicated. Initially, I was offered a 50% refund, or 100% back, only if I donated the toy and provided a donation receipt with my name on it. Later, I was told I could receive 75% if I gifted or kept the toy. They then explained that the “30-day guarantee” only applies to items that are unused, in original packaging, with all tags intact. That completely contradicts how a guarantee for a cat toy should work, especially one phrased as “risk-free.” The entire point of calling something risk-free is to find out whether your cat likes it, which is impossible to do without opening and using the toy.
What was most frustrating was that even in the final email, they insisted they were being “upfront about what’s possible,” when the options kept changing: first 50% or 100% only with a donation receipt, then 75% for gifting or keeping it, and only then did I receive a full refund for the toy itself, without any acknowledgment of that change via email. That isn’t being upfront. That’s shifting the terms repeatedly. It felt less like a clear policy and more like a negotiation to see how much I would accept instead of the refund that was originally advertised. The messaging also came across as guilt-based and emotionally framed rather than transparent.
After multiple rounds of back-and-forth, I did ultimately receive a full refund, which I appreciate. That is why this is a two-star review and not one star. However, I had to argue for it, and it should not take this much effort to use something marketed as a simple, risk-free guarantee.
My concern isn’t just the toy not working for my cat. It’s that the marketing and the policy do not match. A guarantee that only applies if an item is unused is not compatible with advertising a product as risk-free for pets. I wish those conditions were clearly stated upfront so customers can make an informed decision before purchasing.
Marlene’s Pet Shop responded publicly to this review, acknowledged the issue with how the “risk-free” guarantee was communicated, and took responsibility for the experience. I appreciated the tone and accountability in their response, so I’ve updated my original rating to three stars to reflect their follow-through.
Response from MarlenespetshopJan 30, 2026
Hey Cassandra,
Thank you for being so honest with us. We’re really sorry this turned into such a frustrating experience, you’re totally right, a “risk-free” guarantee should be simple and easy, and it clearly didn’t feel that way here. We appreciate you sticking with it while it got sorted, and we’re taking your feedback to heart so we can make our policies and communication clearer moving forward.
We’re glad the refund was resolved, but we completely get that it shouldn’t have taken so much back-and-forth.
We’d love to make your next experience with us much smoother and hopefully a lot more fun for both you and your cat.
With Paws and Smiles,
Marlene's Pet Shop Team 🐱
LA
Ladybug
Odd turn for this cat toy
I bought one for my six year old cat. She has not touched it...but my grands (13, 13 & 15) spent the weekend and they fought over it! Never had so much fun out of a cat toy. While they were here, I ordered 3 and had them delivered to their home!
Response from MarlenespetshopJan 30, 2026
Hey Ladybug,
We’re sorry your six-year-old wasn’t interested in the Kitty Kurlz 😞 Every cat has their own personality, and sometimes it just takes the right toy to spark their curiosity! It’s great to hear your grands had fun, though 😄
We’d love to help your kitty find a toy she actually enjoys — if you reach out to us at [email protected] , we can offer free shipping on a different toy from our collection. All our toys are designed and shipped from our own production, made with cats in mind.
With Paws and Smiles,
Marlene's Pet Shop Team 🐱
AA
A.A.
Found same at 3€ at supermarket
No issues on delivery (though very long) nor product (although my cat is scared of it)
But just saw exact same at my supermarket for 3€!!!
So another dropshipment scam i would say 🤷🏻♀️
Response from MarlenespetshopJun 4, 2025
Hey A,
We totally get that seeing something similar elsewhere can be surprising. Our toys are carefully designed with quality and cat-approved fun in mind, plus we’re always here to help if you have questions or need tips to get your kitty interested. If your cat’s a bit shy, sometimes a little extra time or a nudge helps them warm up.
If you want to try another toy from our store, I’d be happy to offer you free shipping or a 20% discount—just email us at [email protected]
Thanks for giving us a try!
With Paws and Smiles,
Marlene’s Pet Shop Team 🐱
EB
Elissa B.
My cats hated this toy
My cats hated this toy. The brave boy just looked at me as if I had 6 heads and what the heck was it. Where as my timid girl ran off and wouldn't come back into the room until I removed it. I've given it to a friend so if her cat likes it I'll update. As to where it came from can't say. It arrived within 10 days of ordering and in good condition. Is it better than cheaper ones - can't comment as I'm not going to buy an alternative but I suspect they are the same but thats just my opinion its not based on any fact.
UPDATE my friends kitten loved this toy !
Response from MarlenespetshopMar 6, 2025
Hi Elissa,
We totally understand, cats can be so picky about new things! 😅But we’re so happy your friend’s kitten loved it!
If you’d like to try more toys or goodies, we’ve got plenty to choose on our website. Just email us, and we’ll hook you up with free shipping or a special discount on your next order. We want to make sure your cat loves whatever you choose!
With Paws and Smiles,
Marlene's Pet Shop Team 🐱