This Electronic Chasing Mouse Cat Toy from Boots & Barkley™ gives you a fun new way to entertain and exercise your cat. Designed as a gray fabric-covered mouse, this electronic toy can be controlled using the included remote to help your feline friend simulate chasing prey. Sure to get them moving, it comes with the required batteries for immediate use.
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 7.36 inches length x 4.92 inches width x 1.57 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.22 pounds
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 365 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
Q: The mouse has only moved in circles, I tried replacing the batteries but it's still the same no matter what button I push. Is it broken? I just bought it.
submitted by classic - 2 years ago
A: Mine worked at first and I could use the remote to move the mouse forward and backwards. My cats loved it. After a month it only moves in circles.
submitted byTami - 5 months ago
A: Same, mine doesn't work and only goes in circles but now completely stopped. Wish I had checked here before purchasing.
submitted byKitkat - 2 years ago
A: So I’m guessing this a bad toy mine won’t do anything on tile, and wood floor. Batteries replaced and still nothing
submitted byMichelle - 2 years ago
A: Hello classic - I'm sorry to hear that the item is not working for you. We request you to contact us on 800-591-3869 and we will help you on the same. Happy shopping! - Nikitha
This cat toy offers an engaging experience for pets, providing excitement and entertainment during playtime. However, many guests report issues with durability, as it tends to stop working shortly after use. While some cats enjoy the toy for a brief period, the frequent battery drain and tendency to get stuck on debris limit its long-term appeal. Guests appreciate the concept but express disappointment in its execution.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
2.6
2.6 out of 5 stars
309 star ratings
2.6 out of 5 stars with 309 reviews
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value: 1.79 out of 5
19% would recommend
110 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
28 August, 2026Verified purchase
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Worked all of 5 minutes that’s it!! Do not buy
Linda
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1 out of 5 stars
2 August, 2026
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Worked for like 5 mins then it completely gave out
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1 out of 5 stars
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27 July, 2026
Junk
absolute junk. Worked for 10 seconds then died. Replaced all of the batteries. Again: worked for 10 seconds… Died.
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cat likes it: 5 out of 5
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value: 1 out of 5
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1 out of 5 stars
11 July, 2026
Dont buy
Garbage, broke 2 minutes after we opened it
k
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1 out of 5 stars
9 July, 2026
Trash
I would rate 0 if I could! just spins in circles, not even that, sometimes doesn’t even move! Stopped working in less than 3 min of opening
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1 out of 5 stars
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9 July, 2026
Horrible toy do not buy it
My actual rating is 0 stars does not work! It spins and when it should go forward only did it for 4 minutes after that stopped working and only spins my cats didn’t even like the you at all. Is not worth $12.99 perhaps $1.99
Jacqueline
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cat likes it: 1 out of 5
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1 out of 5 stars
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29 June, 2026
Brilliant Idea, Poor Execution!!
My cat LOVED it……….for the 30 minutes it worked! It started off great, but after 30 minutes it would only move in circles, one of the wheels even stopped spinning (we even checked and there was nothing caught it any of the wheels)! It’s a brilliant idea for a cat toy, but brilliant ideas only work with brilliant execution!!
Amanda G
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quality: 1 out of 5
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value: 1 out of 5
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1 out of 5 stars
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25 June, 2026Verified purchase
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While my cat liked this it was not worth the price. The batteries died in one day, replacements were $5 and lasted two days of play even with turning it off when not using. By day 3 it had stopped going forwards or back, just started spinning in circles or turning in wider circles. Not a good value toy.
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cat likes it: 4 out of 5
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quality: 3 out of 5
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value: 1 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars
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19 June, 2026Verified purchase
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My daughter like this to play with cat so much fun!
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cat likes it: 5 out of 5
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value: 4 out of 5
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5 out of 5 stars
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18 June, 2026Verified purchase
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Worked better than expected on carpet and my cats really liked it!
Honeysmom
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cat likes it: 5 out of 5
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value: 5 out of 5
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1 out of 5 stars
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14 June, 2026Verified purchase
Do not buy
Do not buy. Stopped working after 3 minutes. Just spins in circles
comfy and cute
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quality: 1 out of 5
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value: 1 out of 5
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1 out of 5 stars
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10 June, 2026Verified purchase
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Literally broke after a minute using it. The wheel got stuck and the toy only went in circles.
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1 out of 5 stars
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29 May, 2026
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Doesn’t work after changing batteries so kinda waste of money
rebecca
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cat likes it: 1 out of 5
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quality: 1 out of 5
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value: 1 out of 5
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1 out of 5 stars
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16 May, 2026
Defective product
It worked for about 10 minutes before it gave out. I wish I read the reviews before I purchased it. My cat did like it while it worked but sadly I’m going to have to return it.
EmilyS
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value: 1 out of 5
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4 out of 5 stars
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15 May, 2026
not as bad as everyone says
i’ve had this toy for about 7 months now, and had to replace the batteries once. you just have to make sure you turn it off after playing sessions. my cats always absolutely love this, it helps get out so much energy. The controlling is a little wonky, but that’s to be expected with a toy that’s cheap. The wheels haven’t stopped working or anything of those sorts like other reviews are saying. Sometimes it clicks into automatic mode, but I haven’t quite figured out how to leave it on automatic mode because it’s so much easier that way! if the seller can jump in here and let me know what triggers automatic mode, that would be very appreciated!
Coco
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cat likes it: 5 out of 5
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4.0 out of 5
value: 4 out of 5
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1 out of 5 stars
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10 April, 2026Verified purchase
Goes in circles
Worked well, at first. Despite changing batteries in both mouse and controller, the mouse only moves in circles. I don't recommend this product. Very disappointing.
Tami
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cat likes it: 1 out of 5
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quality: 1 out of 5
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value: 1 out of 5
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1 out of 5 stars
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6 April, 2026Verified purchase
Stopped working 5 minutes into use
Unfortunately as many have stated it just stopped working after a few minutes of use. My cats really liked it for those few minutes though. For the price I feel like the product should be more durable.
Target Team Member
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value: 1 out of 5
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1 out of 5 stars
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30 March, 2026Verified purchase
Poor Design
Poor design, as most reviews state. Bought it in store, so I wasn't able to read reviews but sure wish I had. My cat LOVED this toy, for the 10 minutes it worked. It eventually started only going in circles and now just barely limps. Batteries are not the issue. As someone else stated, any lint or pet hair jams the wheels, and you can't easily remove it. That said I removed everything with a needle nosed tweezers, and it STILL only limps in circles. Such a shame because it could have been great.
Alicia
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4.0 out of 5
cat likes it: 4 out of 5
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value: 1 out of 5
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1 out of 5 stars
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29 March, 2026
Waste of Money
My cats were really interested in this toy, but it stopped working after maybe 15 minutes. This was a waste of money
Cat
cat likes it
3.0 out of 5
cat likes it: 3 out of 5
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quality: 1 out of 5
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1.0 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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2 out of 5 stars
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25 March, 2026
Dont waste your money
Worked for maybe 2 days and my cat really enjoyed it but as soon as it got the smallest amount of dust or hair the wheels stopped working and eventually the batteries gave out. Not worth the money
