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We Found the Most Surprising Spot to Buy Pet Toys — & Here Are the Best Under-$5 Picks

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If you’re looking to fill your pet’s stocking to the brim this Christmas, then you’re probably looking for toys that are not just fun, but inexpensive. Sure you can look on Amazon and Chewy for pet toys, but an unexpected site where you can pick up toys for cheap is Shein — yup, that Shein! Right now, you can grab toys for both cats and dogs, all for under $5. Here are a few of our favorite Shein pet toys.

There’s just something about these spring toys that drive cats wild, and you can pick up a set of eight from Shein for just over $1. The pack comes with different colored springs that will surely end up in the strangest places all over your house. And as one person noted, they’re the same spring toys you can buy at the pet store, but for a fraction of the price.

“My cat has been carrying these around ever since we got them,” they wrote. “Might get more because my cats lose them all the time!”

8-Piece Set of Random Color Cat Toy Springs

“Great purrrrrchase,” one Shein shopper wrote. “These are legit my cat’s favorite toys. These are the same quality as the ones from the pet store but so much cheaper!”

Available in both blue and pink, this plush octopus is about to become your dog’s new favorite toy. It’s stuffing-free, so you don’t have to worry about your dog eating fuzz, and each tentacle is filled with crinkly plastic to give the toy that irresistible crunchy sound.

Blue Plush Octopus Pet Toy With Sound

“This is so cute,” one Shein customer wrote. “My dogs loved it.” The octopus’ head also has a squeaker inside, so all your dog’s favorite sounds come in one plush package!

Both you and your pup can get a surprise in the mail when you buy one of these plush toys from Shein. You won’t know which of these cute animal-shaped toys you get until it arrives, and for $3, it’s definitely worth the gamble to see if you get your favorite.

Random Cute Animal-Shaped Plush Toy

“Received the yellow duck. I’m pretty sure this is my pup’s favorite toy,” one pet parent wrote. “He chews on it, plays fetch with it, and snuggles with it. I just might have to order a few more! Highly recommend!”

Calling all cats obsessed with laser pointers (and their parents!) — Shein is selling a set of six laser pointers for just $4. You can buy them as singles for just over $1 each, or grab the entire bath of multicolored laser pointers for every room in the house. Your cat will stay entertained all day long.

6-piece 2-in-1 white LED+ Red Laser Pointer

“Kitty’s favorite!!!” one pet parent wrote. “It’s very handy to keep kitty busy for hours.” Each pointer comes with batteries, so you can start playing right away!

Great for dogs who love to tug and chew, this sturdy rope toy comes with a ball that can be filled with treats that will release during play. And according to those who have tried it out, this thing definitely stands up against even the toughest players.

Chewing Rope Knot Toy For Dogs

“This toy was surprisingly so heavy duty and nice,” one pet parent wrote in their review. “I have a destructive male pitbull who destroys toys in minutes but this toy has been hanging on real well.”

If your cat loves hunting and chasing, this $1 cat toy from Shein is perfect for her. It’s basically a long elastic string with bobbles, bells, and feathers attached to the end. You can stick it to an open doorframe and let your cat go wild. Or, simply pull the length of cord with your hands to entice your cat to chase after it.

Random Hanging Door Cat Teaser Toy

“My cat loved this toy sooo much!!” one cat parent wrote. “It’s a little long for the door frame but you can always just pin it up or tape it up.”

Check out all the pet toys Shein has to offer and make this Christmas for your pet the best one yet!

Before you go, check out our top foolproof cat-approved gifts for your fur baby:

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