Most cat toys only work while your hand is on them. You put the wand down, she loses interest, and the rest of the afternoon goes back to being one long nap on the windowsill. This flying bat cat toy has a motor inside that flaps the wings on its own, so she still gets something moving to stalk after you've put the wand down. What keeps it going: Flaps on a timer: the wings beat on their own every 30 seconds, with nothing to press Module lifts out: the electronics come free so the plush cover can be washed properly USB charging: runs off the included cable, so no disposable batteries for the toy Two ways to play: hanging from a door frame, or on a teaser stick of your own Soft plush body: something for cats and kittens to carry and bat around Nobody has to start it. The wings beat every 30 seconds whether anyone is watching, which is usually enough to pull a dozing cat off the windowsill. The wireless remote switches between flapping only, chirping only, and both together. Some cats chase movement and ignore sound, some come running at a chirp, so you can change it from the sofa without breaking their focus. A self-adhesive hook and an elastic cord come in the box, so the bat hangs in a door frame at pouncing height and bounces back every time it's hit. It also suits a cat teaser stick if you'd rather work it by hand. The electronic core lifts straight out of the plush shell, so the cover goes in the wash and the module goes back in once it's dry. Specifications Activation: Auto-flap every 30 seconds, plus wireless remote Play modes: Flapping only, chirping only, flapping and chirping Power: USB rechargeable, cable included Plush cover: Removable and washable In the box: Bat toy, remote, USB cable, self-adhesive hook, elastic cord Suitable for: Indoor cats and kittens Safety note: The hanging cord is best used while you're at home. Take the toy down when you go out, and take it away if the plush tears and the module inside becomes reachable. Stick the hook up in a doorway, hang the bat at pouncing height, and watch her take it from there.