If you’re a parent, your kids have probably asked you at one point if they can get a pet. Many kids want pets because of the enjoyment and companionship these animals provide. Taking care of pets can also teach kids the concept of responsibility. Despite these benefits, though, there are some cases where getting pets for kids isn’t a wise idea.

In these situations, what you and your kids can do is compromise and get toys that can help your kids enjoy the feeling of having a pet. Due to advancements in technology today, many toys are highly interactive, allowing kids to enjoy more fun playtime. If you want an alternative to getting pets for your kids, consider the FurReal Friends toy line.

Manufactured by Hasbro, FurReal Friends are toys that come in the form of animals. The toy line is called ‘FurReal Frenzies’ and includes a variety of animals that kids would typically consider as pets, such as puppies and kittens.

The FurReal Friends are also designed so they each have unique looks and characters. There are two puppies from the toy line: Buster Bow Wow and Bumper McBones. Buster Bow Wow is a fast-moving toy that makes sounds as it rushes about. Bumper McBones, on the other hand, gets his name from his tendency to bump into stuff while he moves and spins around.

There are also two feline FurReal Frenzies. Rascal Rally is a male kitten that likes to run around energetically. This toy usually comes with its own playset, which includes a spinning wheel, a ticket booth, and a bridge. Senorita Scamps, on the other hand, is a female kitten that’s just as energetic as Rascal Rally. Kids will definitely enjoy cuddling with these toy kittens.

The FurReal Frenzies also include other toy animals, such as bunnies, hedgehogs, chipmunks, and raccoons.