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Quick answer: is RompiCatz still available?
RompiCatz is not discontinued. The company pulled its products from Amazon in the US and Canada; the toys are still made and sold.
We have left this review up because the Bugzbird really was the best wand attachment we ever tested, and the reasons it worked are still worth understanding before you spend money on anything else.
If you need a wand you can order today, the closest thing we have tested is GoCat Da Purr-Peller. Our full set of tested picks is in the best cat enrichment toys roundup, and if the real problem is a cat who has lost interest in everything, start with how to fix indoor cat boredom.
Quick Picks: What to Buy Instead
- Closest to the Bugzbird: GoCat Da Purr-Peller Same idea, a propeller that spins and flutters unpredictably as you pull it through the air.
- The safest bet overall: GoCat Da Bird Not as strange in the air as the Bugzbird was, but it has outlasted every other wand in this house and it is the one we keep replacing.
Playing with your cat is one of the best ways to promote their optimal health and well-being.
As self-proclaimed playtime enthusiasts, we get asked a lot of questions about this very subject. Things like, “How do I get my lazy cat to play?” and, “What is the best way to give my indoor cat exercise?”
After seeing our cats’ reaction to the RompiCatz Bugzbird, we knew we had simultaneously stumbled upon the answer to both these questions.
Best Cat Toy Ever?
The best cat toy ever, if such a thing did exist, would need to be sturdy.
This is where cheap, made-in-China wand attachments tend to miss the mark. They are flimsy and will fall apart fast, sometimes after a single play session with a frisky feline.
RompiCatz has raised the bar with their Critter Collector Series. After numerous thrashings and countless “deaths” at the jaws of both my cats, the attachments remain fully intact.
(Note: I always supervise and stash their toys away when we’re done playing, both for the safety of my cats, and also the toy).
RompiCatz ‘Bugzbird’ Video Review
Check out the video below to see the Bugzbird in flight!
Our Final Thoughts
Playing with your cat is far more important than many people realize.
In addition to satisfying their instinctual needs and providing some much-needed exercise, it’s a great way to build trust and strengthen your bond.
Whether you are struggling to get your cat excited about playtime or you’re a seasoned pro looking for something new to spice things up, the RompiCatz Critter Collector Series might be just what the cat doctor (vet?) ordered.
I’m almost embarrassed to admit that unboxing a new toy from RompiCatz was one of my absolute favorite activities. Almost.
Considering it gets me this excited, just imagine how the cats must feel.
Since RompiCatz left Amazon, the toy that gets closest to that reaction in our house is GoCat Da Purr-Peller. Fair warning, it is not built like the Bugzbird was, and a determined cat will wreck one. But for pure prey-drive movement it is the nearest thing we can point you to today.
Before you replace it with the wrong thing. The Bugzbird worked because it matched what our cats actually wanted, which was something that flew like prey and could be caught. That is not what every cat wants. A cat who trails you around the house yowling at closed doors is bored in a completely different way, and no wand toy on earth will fix it.
Two minutes, and you will stop guessing: find out what kind of bored cat you have.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RompiCatz still in business?
Yes. RompiCatz removed its products from Amazon in the US and Canada, which is why the brand store went dark. The company is still operating.
What happened to the RompiCatz Bugzbird?
It was pulled from Amazon along with the rest of the Critter Collector line. That was the company’s decision, not a discontinuation.
What is the closest thing to the Bugzbird?
GoCat Da Purr-Peller. It is the nearest match in the one way that mattered, which is unpredictable movement in the air. It is not identical, and we would rather tell you that than pretend we found a perfect replacement.
Was the Bugzbird actually worth the hype?
For our cats, yes. It was the best wand attachment we ever tested. But the reason it worked was not the specific toy, it was that it moved like something alive and gave the cat something real to catch. Any toy that does those two things will get you most of the way there.
Get the free Indoor Cat Boredom Fix Kit for the play routine we use with whatever wand is currently in rotation.
