
Battery-Powered Cat Toy That Spins and Glides Unpredictably
Product Description
The KONG Purrsuit Whirlwind is a battery-powered interactive cat toy that spins unpredictably across hard surfaces while actively twitching its long, wiggly tail, triggering a cat's natural stalk and pounce instincts. Designed for extended solo play sessions, it features a built-in auto timer that shuts off automatically after 15 minutes to conserve battery life. Batteries are included.
Features
- Unpredictable spinning action
- Long, wiggly twitching tail
- Quiet gliding motion
- Corner-bump design
- Auto 15-minute timer
Benefits
- Stimulates Hunting Instincts: The wiggly, long tail actively twitches during play, triggering a cat's natural stalking and pouncing behaviors effectively.
- Encourages Solo Play: Unpredictable spinning movement keeps cats independently entertained for extended periods without requiring constant owner involvement.
- Prevents Getting Stuck: Uniquely engineered to bump out from corners automatically, so the toy keeps moving without interruption during play sessions.
- Saves Battery Life: The built-in auto timer shuts the toy off after 15 minutes, preventing battery drain and extending overall product lifespan.
Specifications
Dimensions |
Value |
Height |
10.0” |
Width |
3.25” |
Materials Used
75% PP- Polypropylene, 10% Alkaline Battery, 5% Iron, 5% Nylon, and 5% Polyester.
How to Use
Usage Instructions
- Place on Hard Floors: Set the toy on a smooth, hard surface such as tile, hardwood, or laminate floors for best spinning and gliding performance.
- Turn On the Toy: Press the power button to activate the toy and start the unpredictable spinning and tail-twitching motion that engages your cat.
- Allow Solo Play: Place the toy in an open area and let your cat stalk, chase, and pounce on it independently for up to 15 minutes per session.
- Restart After Timer Stops: Once the auto timer shuts the toy off after 15 minutes, press the button again to restart another full play session.
Additional Information
Care Instructions
- Wipe Clean Regularly: Use a damp cloth to wipe the toy's surface after play sessions to remove any saliva, dust, or debris that may accumulate.
- Replace Batteries as Needed: When the toy's movement becomes slow or stops responding, replace with 2 new AA alkaline batteries.
Shipping & Return
We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.
For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How does the KONG Purrsuit Whirlwind move on its own?
Ans: The KONG Purrsuit Whirlwind is battery-powered and designed to spin unpredictably across hard surfaces while simultaneously twitching its long tail. This erratic movement mimics prey, which naturally stimulates a cat's instinct to stalk, chase, and pounce during solo play sessions.
Q2: What batteries does the Purrsuit Whirlwind require, and are they included?
Ans: The KONG Purrsuit Whirlwind requires 2 AA alkaline batteries to operate. The good news is that batteries are already included in the package, so the toy is ready to use immediately after opening without needing any additional purchases.
Q3: Does the KONG Purrsuit Whirlwind turn off automatically?
Ans: The KONG Purrsuit Whirlwind is smart about playtime, it has a built-in timer that gently pauses after 15 minutes, helping save battery so your cat can enjoy longer-lasting fun. When your furry friend is ready for more, just hit the button to kick off another full 15-minute adventure.
Q4: What surfaces work best for the KONG Purrsuit Whirlwind?
Ans: The KONG Purrsuit Whirlwind shines on smooth floors like hardwood, tile, or laminate, this is where it can really glide, spin, and keep your cat entertained. On thick rugs or carpet, it might slow down a bit, but picking the right spot means non-stop fun.
Q5: Can the KONG Purrsuit Whirlwind get stuck in corners?
Ans: No, the KONG Purrsuit Whirlwind is uniquely designed to bump out from corners on its own so playtime continues without interruption. This corner-escape feature ensures the toy keeps moving unpredictably, maintaining your cat's interest throughout the full session.
Q6: Are replacement tails available for the KONG Purrsuit Whirlwind?
Ans: Yes, KONG offers replacement tails for the Purrsuit Whirlwind that are sold separately. These replacement tails easily clip in to extend the toy's life. It is recommended to replace the tail as soon as wear or fraying is noticed to maintain safe use.
Q7: What materials is the KONG Purrsuit Whirlwind made from?
Ans: According to the manufacturer, the KONG Purrsuit Whirlwind is made from 75% polypropylene, 5% iron, 5% nylon, and 5% polyester, with an alkaline battery making up 10% of the product by material composition. It is manufactured in China.
This Shipping Policy explains how orders are processed, shipped, tracked, and delivered.
1. Shipping Origin and Fulfillment
Orders are dispatched from our U.S.-based fulfillment center. We deliver to eligible addresses within the United States and to eligible international destinations shown at checkout.
If a destination, shipping service, or product is not eligible for delivery, checkout will not offer that shipping option.
2. Order Processing Time
Orders are generally processed within 1–5 business days before shipment. Processing time is separate from carrier transit time.
Our order cut-off time is 6:00 PM Pacific Time (PT). Orders placed after the cut-off time, on weekends, or on applicable holidays begin processing on the next business day.
Processing may include order verification and preparation for shipment.
3. U.S. Shipping Methods, Costs, and Transit Times
For eligible U.S. addresses, our current shipping options are:
- Priority Shipping: $5.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 1–2 business days after shipment.
- Standard Shipping: $2.99 — estimated carrier transit time of 3–6 business days after shipment.
- Free Shipping: $0 — estimated carrier transit time of 5–8 business days after shipment.
Total estimated delivery time includes both the 1–5 business day processing period and the applicable carrier transit time. The shipping service, cost, and delivery estimate available for your order are shown at checkout before payment.
4. International Shipping
We ship to eligible international destinations. Available international shipping services, shipping charges, and estimated delivery times vary by destination and are displayed at checkout.
For eligible international orders, applicable import duties and taxes are calculated and collected at checkout where required. When these charges apply, the order is shipped on a duties-and-taxes-paid basis so that the same import charges should not be collected again at delivery.
International delivery estimates may be affected by carrier operations, customs processing, local holidays, weather, or other events outside normal transit conditions.
5. Tracking
When tracking is available, you will receive shipment confirmation with tracking information after the order has shipped. Please allow up to 48 hours for tracking information to become active after the carrier receives the shipment.
6. Address Accuracy and Changes
Please review your shipping address carefully before submitting an order. If you notice an address error, contact us as soon as possible. We will try to help before shipment, but an address change cannot be guaranteed once fulfillment or carrier processing has begun.
Additional carrier or re-delivery charges resulting from an incorrect or incomplete address may be the customer's responsibility where permitted by law.
7. Delayed or Lost Shipments
If your shipment has not arrived within the estimated delivery timeframe, please contact us. We will review the tracking information, work with the carrier when necessary, and assist with an appropriate resolution based on the circumstances.
Delivery estimates are not guarantees and may be affected by carrier delays, weather, public holidays, customs processing, or other transportation disruptions.
8. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Deliveries
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Please include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
Approved cases are handled under our Return & Refund Policy, including return-shipping assistance when the issue is our responsibility.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Shipping Policy when our shipping services or operating requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about shipping or an order in transit, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
This Return & Refund Policy explains when a return is eligible, how to send an item back, who pays return shipping, and how approved refunds are processed.
1. Return Window
You may request an eligible return within 30 days after confirmed delivery. Return requests submitted after the 30-day period are not accepted unless applicable law requires otherwise.
2. Return Eligibility
To qualify for a standard return, the item must generally be:
- Unused, unwashed, and in its original condition.
- Returned with the original packaging, tags, accessories, manuals, and other included components, when applicable.
- Not specifically identified as final sale or non-returnable before purchase.
Products that show use, alteration, avoidable damage, missing components, or other conditions outside the eligibility requirements may be ineligible for a refund.
3. Product-Specific Non-Returnable Items
Some products may be non-returnable for hygiene, safety, customization, final-sale, or other product-specific reasons. Any such restriction will be disclosed on the product page or before purchase when applicable.
4. No Direct Exchanges
We do not provide direct exchange service. If you want a different item, size, color, model, or version, return the eligible original item under this Policy and place a new order separately.
5. How to Start a Return
Returns are handled by mail. Before sending an item back, contact our customer support team through the Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer. Please provide:
- Your order number.
- The item or items you want to return.
- The reason for the return.
Returns sent without required return authorization may be delayed or refused.
6. Prepaid Return Label and Return Shipping Cost
For eligible mail returns, a prepaid return label is included in the package.
For a standard return made for customer-choice reasons, the actual carrier postage charged for use of the prepaid return label will be deducted from the approved refund. We do not charge a separate restocking fee.
If the return is required because the item arrived damaged, defective, or incorrect and the claim is approved, we cover the return-label cost.
If you choose not to use the provided label when an alternative return method is authorized, use a trackable shipping service and keep your shipping receipt until the return is completed.
7. Original Shipping Charges
Original outbound shipping charges are non-refundable for standard customer-choice returns, except where required by law. If the return results from an approved damaged, defective, or incorrect item, applicable shipping charges will be handled as part of the resolution.
8. Refund Review and Processing
After the returned item is received, we inspect it and notify you whether the refund is approved.
If approved, the refund is issued to the original payment method. We generally process an approved refund within 1–3 business days. After the refund is issued, your bank or card provider may require an additional 5–10 business days to post the funds to your account.
9. Damaged, Defective, or Incorrect Items
If an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, contact us within 7 calendar days after confirmed delivery. Include your order number and clear photos of the item, packaging, and shipping label when relevant.
After review, we will provide an appropriate resolution. When a return is required for an approved claim, we cover the return shipping cost.
10. Refused or Undeliverable Shipments
If a shipment is refused or returned because of incorrect or incomplete customer-provided shipping information, actual carrier return, re-delivery, or related shipping charges may be deducted from an otherwise eligible refund where permitted by law.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Return & Refund Policy when our return procedures or legal requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page.
12. Contact Us
If you need help with a return or refund, please use our Contact page or the current contact information displayed in the website footer.
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