Pets Alive · 35 products
Pets Alive Interactive Pet Toys: Plush, Robotic and Swimming Pets
Purring kittens, scurrying hamsters, hatching surprises and swimmers for bath time.
Where to start in the range
Pets Alive Smitten Kittens Series 2 Ragdoll
Smitten Kittens Series 2 Ragdoll, a purring plush cat with a milk bottle
Check price on AmazonPets Alive Hamstermania Orange Hamster Ball Toy
Hamstermania orange hamster that runs in and out of its ball
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Pets Alive Mommy Duck & Baby Surprise
Mommy Duck with 4 eggs hiding 2, 3 or 4 ducklings
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Pets Alive Robo Axolotl Swimming Toy 2-Pack
Robo Axolotl 2-pack in pink and teal for water play
Check price on AmazonInteractive plush cats and puppies: which one to cuddle?
Smitten Kittens and Puppy Rescue are the soft side of the collection: a plush cat or puppy that makes sounds and comes with care props, but stays where it is put instead of walking off. Each kitten has 10 kitten sounds and a milk bottle, while each puppy is a talking pet that speaks and repeats and travel in a pet carrier with bandages and a syringe. Choose this line over the robotic one when cuddling and feeding matter more than floor chases.
Pets Alive Smitten Kittens Series 2 Ragdoll
Ragdoll plush cat from Series 2 with a milk bottle, stickers and purring sounds.
- Purrs, with 10 lifelike sounds
- Soft plush materials
- Stickers included in every set
- Milk bottle included
- 5 kittens to collect
- Ages 3+
Pets Alive Smitten Kittens Bombay Cat Lucky
Bombay cat plush named Lucky with a milk bottle and five surprises inside.
- Bombay cat named Lucky
- 10 real life kitten sounds
- Milk bottle for feeding
- 5 surprises inside, including litter compound
- 8 kittens to collect
Pets Alive Puppy Rescue Border Collie Plush
Border collie puppy plush that repeats words, packed with bandages and a syringe.
- Breed: Border Collie
- Speak and repeat puppy plush
- Pet carrier and syringe included
- 1 bandage and 2 bandage stickers
- Healing elixer compound and health check chart
- 6 puppies to collect
Pets Alive Smitten Kittens Series 2 Dragon Li
Dragon Li kitten plush that purrs and makes 10 lifelike sounds, for ages 3+.
- Purrs, with 10 lifelike sounds
- Soft plush materials
- Stickers included in every set
- Milk bottle included
- 5 kittens to collect
- Ages 3+
All interactive plush pets 10 items
What can a robotic pet toy do on the floor?
Every pet in this line moves on its own: squirrels scurry after a pat on the head, hamsters run in and out of a ball and sense doors and walls, and the Frenchie and Dachshund pups walk and shake their booties. Polly the Magic Bird and the Chirpy Birds add singing and word repeating, while Rainbow Bonnie dances to 3 songs. Pick it over the plush line if the child would rather chase or watch a pet than carry one.
Pets Alive Scurry'n Squirrel 2-Pack Blue Orange
Pair of robotic squirrels in blue and orange that zip across the floor.
- 2 pack: blue and orange
- Pat the head to scurry and run
- Soft fluffy tail
- Ages 2+
- 4 squirrels to collect
- Size: 5.12 inches
Pets Alive Hamstermania Pink Hamster Ball Toy
Pink hamster pet with a play ball, wall-sensing movement and 20 adorable sounds.
- Runs inside and outside its ball
- 20 hamster sounds
- Senses doors and walls
- 4 hamsters to collect
- Color: Pink
Pets Alive Polly the Magic Bird Robotic Parrot
Robotic parrot revealed by a magic trick, with a hatchable baby bird to discover.
- Sings, moves and repeats words
- Hatchable baby bird included
- Curtain reveal with a magic trick
- Size: 13.43 inches
Pets Alive Booty Shakin' Pups Frenchie & Dachshund
Two mini robot pups that walk, wag their tails and shake their booties.
- 2 pack: Frenchie and Dachshund
- Removable glitter collar on each pup
- Glass eyes and decals
- Kennel shaped reusable packaging
- 4 pups to collect
All robotic moving pets 10 items
Surprise mommy and baby pets: how many babies hide inside?
Here the reveal is the point. Mommy Duck walks with 4 eggs holding 2, 3 or 4 ducklings, Mommy Elephant leads 2, 3 or 4 babies in a train, and Mommy Capybara waddles along with 2 or 3. Pet Shop Surprise and Magic Bunnies round out the line with 8+ surprises or hidden mini bunnies, so it suits unboxing fans more than children after a daily cuddle.
Pets Alive Mommy Duck & Baby Surprise
Walking mommy duck toy with four eggs that hide two to four baby ducklings.
- 4 eggs with 2, 3 or 4 ducklings
- 10+ duck sounds
- Walks and waddles
- Ducklings attach to Mommy Duck tail
- Rare golden duckling to find
Pets Alive Mommy Elephant & Baby Surprise
Walking mommy elephant that leads a train of two to four surprise babies.
- 2, 3 or 4 surprise baby elephants
- Battery powered walking action
- Babies connect into a family train
- Covered in realistic fuzz
- Elephant noises
- Ages 3+
Pets Alive Mama Bunny & Baby Surprise
Plush mama bunny with over ten sounds, a carrot to crunch and a carry cage.
- 2, 3 or 4 surprise baby bunnies
- Over 10 sounds
- Carrot accessory
- Soft plush fur
- Storage cage included
- Size: 11.38 inches
Pets Alive Pet Shop Surprise Unicorn Series 2
Speak-and-repeat unicorn pet with a slumber party adoption theme and 8+ surprises.
- Speak and repeat by pressing the paw
- 8+ surprises
- Bottle, sleeping hat and sleeping mask
- Slumber party adoption theme
- Unicorn: 1 of 4 pets to collect
All surprise mommy & baby pets 10 items
Which swimming bath toy starts on contact with water?
The swimmers switch on when they touch water, and the mermaid dolls have no buttons or switches at all. Penguins come in navy blue or pink 2-packs, the Robo Axolotl pair swims in 5 different directions, and two mermaid 2-packs cover Sea Star & Coral and Sea Shell & Sea Wave. For a child who plays mostly in the tub or pool, this is the line to open first.
Pets Alive Swimming Penguin 2-Pack Navy Blue
Navy blue robotic penguins that swim and glide through pool or bath water.
- Battery powered swimming motor
- Water activation on contact
- 3 penguins to collect
- 2 pack
- Ages 3+
- Size: 8.9 x 4.09 x 4.06 inches
Pets Alive Swimming Mermaids Sea Star & Coral
Two robotic mermaid dolls, Sea Star and Coral, that swim on their own in water.
- 2 pack: Sea Star and Coral
- Water activated, no buttons or switches
- Battery included
- Ages 3+
- 4 mermaid dolls to collect
Pets Alive Robo Axolotl Swimming Toy 2-Pack
Two robotic axolotls in pink and teal that swim once dropped into water.
- 2 pack
- Swims in 5 different directions
- Pink and teal colors
- Water activated on and off
- Power save mode after 4 minutes
Pets Alive Mermaids Sea Shell & Sea Wave
Sea Shell and Sea Wave mermaid dolls begin swimming once placed in water.
- 2 pack: Sea Shell and Sea Wave
- Water activated, no buttons or switches
- Battery included
- Ages 3+
- 4 mermaid dolls to collect
- Size: 5.91 inches
All swimming water pets 5 items
What sets Pets Alive electronic pets apart
Sound libraries with a fixed count
Each pet has a set number of sounds. The Smitten Kittens make 10, the Mommy Duck has 10+ duck sounds, the Mama Bunny over 10, and the Hamstermania hamsters 20 adorable sounds. A bigger library means more variety between presses, which matters for a child who plays with the same toy for weeks.
Movement that reacts
Hamstermania hamsters sense doors and walls, the squirrels scurry after a pat on the head, and the Robo Axolotl swims in 5 different directions. On the swimmers, water contact is the on switch, and the axolotls drop into power save mode after 4 minutes.
Props for a pretend care routine
Puppy Rescue boxes hold a pet carrier, a syringe, 1 bandage, 2 bandage stickers, healing elixer compound and a health check chart for nursing a puppy back to health. Kittens arrive with a milk bottle, and the Magical Unicorn has carrots to feed and a hairbrush for the mane. One plush turns into a whole feeding-and-checkup game.
Series built to collect
Nearly every line names its set size: 5 kittens in Smitten Kittens Series 2, 8 in Series 1, 6 Puppy Rescue pups, 4 hamsters, 3 penguins and 4 mermaid dolls. Series 2 hides an ultra-rare Persian Kitty, Series 1 a rare Rainbow Kitty, and the Mommy Duck a rare golden duckling.
What are the pets made of, and how do you look after them?
The plush pets use soft plush materials, and the fur comes in several finishes: silky smooth Maltese fur on Lil' Paw, rainbow fur on Rainbow Bonnie, realistic fuzz on Mommy Elephant and realistic fur on Mommy Capybara. Sounds and movement run on electronics inside the body, so a fur pet is better wiped on the surface than washed.
Water belongs to the swimmers only. Penguins, mermaid dolls and the Robo Axolotl pair activate on contact with water, and the Mommy Turtle swims in a water-filled tank. After play, lift them out and let them dry before they go back in the toy box.
Age markings differ from pet to pet. The Scurry'n Squirrels are marked 2+, while the Series 2 kittens, swimming penguins, mermaid dolls and Mommy Elephant are marked 3+. Several boxes contain small pieces such as stickers, fluffy clay, eggs, carrots and compound packs, so compare the marking on the box with the child's age and follow the printed warnings.
| Plush finishes | Soft plush materials, silky smooth Maltese fur, rainbow fur, realistic fuzz, realistic fur |
|---|---|
| Battery powered | Swimming penguins, Mommy Elephant, Mommy Capybara, Magical Unicorn |
| Batteries in the box | Rainbow Bonnie (batteries included); swimming mermaid 2-packs (battery included) |
| Water activated | Swimming penguins, swimming mermaids, Robo Axolotl |
| Power save | Robo Axolotl, after 4 minutes |
| Age markings | 2+ Scurry'n Squirrel; 3+ Series 2 kittens, penguins, mermaids, Mommy Elephant |
Match the pet to the way your child plays
Compare sounds, movement and surprise counts across kittens, robotic pets, mommy sets and swimmers.
Compare the petsGifts for kids: which Pets Alive toy fits which child?
A child who wants a cat to feed
The Calico Cat purrs, makes 10 lifelike sounds and comes with a milk bottle and stickers. As an interactive cat toy for kids 3+, this plush cat keeps things simple: no walking parts, just a soft toy that responds at bedtime or during a feeding game. It suits a pet loving child who asks for a toy cat first.
Chase games across the living room
The Scurry'n Squirrel 2-pack zips across the floor after a pat on the head, so two siblings can each take one. At 5.12 inches and marked ages 2+, it is the pet for ages 2 and up in the range.
Surprise unboxing at a birthday
Mommy Capybara hides 2 or 3 surprise babies that link into a family train behind her as she waddles. The number of babies stays unknown until the box is open, which makes the reveal part of the party.
Bath time and pool days
Sea Shell and Sea Wave start swimming once placed in water, with no buttons or switches and a battery included. For a mermaid fan, the pair sits among toys for girls ages 3+ that also earn a place in the tub, and 4 dolls make up the full set.
About the Pets Alive collection
The collection splits into four lines: plush pets that make sounds, robotic pets that move on their own, mommy-and-baby sets with surprise babies, and pets that swim. Every one of them is an electronic pet, but the way a child plays with each line is different.
Many characters carry a name or a breed: Lucky the Bombay, Mooloo the Siamese, Sissy the British Shorthair and Ginger the Tabby among the kittens; Cocker Spaniel, Border Collie and Yorkshire pups in Puppy Rescue; a Frenchie and a Dachshund among the Booty Shakin' Pups. That naming suits a child who likes to pick a favorite and then add to it, one soft collectible pet at a time.
Sizes run from a 5.12-inch squirrel and a 6.3-inch Furmaids pup up to the 12.99-inch Magic Bunny and the 13.43-inch Polly the Magic Bird, so the range covers pocket pets as well as table-top ones.
If the pet is a gift, start with the category that matches how the child plays: holding, chasing, unboxing or splashing. Each category page lists every pet in that line with its sounds, accessories and collection size.
Choosing a Pets Alive pet: common questions
Which pets are battery powered, and which come with batteries?
What ages are the pets marked for?
How many sounds does each electronic pet make?
How do Smitten Kittens Series 1 and Series 2 differ?
How many babies come with a mommy surprise set?
Can the swimming toys go in the bath and the pool?
Compare Pets Alive pets side by side
Main action, extra features and set size for ten pets across all four lines.
| Pets Alive | Line | Main action | Extra feature | Set or surprise | Check price on Amazon |
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| Pets Alive Smitten Kittens Ragdoll | Interactive plush | Purrs, 10 lifelike sounds | Milk bottle and stickers | 5 kittens to collect | Check price on Amazon |
| Puppy Rescue Border Collie by Pets Alive | Interactive plush | Speak and repeat | Carrier, syringe, bandages | 6 puppies to collect | Check price on Amazon |
| Pets Alive Hamstermania orange hamster | Robotic moving | Runs in and out of its ball | 20 sounds, senses walls | 4 hamsters to collect | Check price on Amazon |
| Chirpy Birds Owl egg from Pets Alive | Robotic moving | Speak and repeat | 2 songs, fluffy clay | 5 surprises in the egg | Check price on Amazon |
| Pets Alive Polly the Magic Bird | Robotic moving | Sings, moves, repeats words | Curtain reveal magic trick | Hatchable baby bird | Check price on Amazon |
| Pets Alive Mommy Duck surprise set | Surprise mommy & baby | Walks and waddles | 10+ duck sounds | 2, 3 or 4 ducklings | Check price on Amazon |
| Mommy Elephant & Baby by Pets Alive | Surprise mommy & baby | Battery powered walk | Babies link into a train | 2, 3 or 4 babies | Check price on Amazon |
| Pets Alive Robo Axolotl 2-pack | Swimming water | Swims in 5 directions | Power save after 4 minutes | 2 pack, pink and teal | Check price on Amazon |
| Swimming Penguin navy pair, Pets Alive | Swimming water | Swims on water contact | Battery powered motor | 2 pack, 3 to collect | Check price on Amazon |
| Pets Alive Swimming Mermaids Sea Star & Coral | Swimming water | Swims, no buttons or switches | Battery included | 2 pack, 4 to collect | Check price on Amazon |
Guides to read before you buy
Best ofBest Interactive Pet Toys for Kids: Pets Alive, furReal & More
Best interactive pet toys for kids: robotic hamsters, a swimming axolotl, furReal plush, a Fingerlings bird and digital pets from Bitzee and Giga Pets.
Best ofBest Interactive Toys for 3 Year Olds: Pet Toys by Listed Age
Interactive toys for 3 year olds, picked by the age printed on each listing: Pets Alive kittens and penguins, VTech pet sets, a Ruko robot dog and more.
Best ofBest Interactive Toys for 5 Year Olds: Pets, Ponies & Bitzee
Interactive toys for 5 year olds by listed age: a Little Live Pets walking pony, Pets Alive Mommy Elephant, Bitzee, Nano-mals, Peekimo and a furReal tiger.
Best ofBest Robotic Cat Toy for Kids: Walking, Purring & RC Cats
Best robotic cat toy for kids: walking cats from furReal, TUMAMA and Hopearl, an IQKidz RC cat, a Kidcho talk-back kitten and Pets Alive Smitten Kittens.
Best ofBest Surprise Plush Toys: Pets Alive, Hatchimals & More
Best surprise plush toys: Pets Alive kittens and Mama Bunny, ScruffaLuvs wash-to-reveal, Hatchimals Bloomables and Little Live Pets ChuChu.
ComparisonPets Alive vs furReal: Walking Puppies and Interactive Plush
Pets Alive vs furReal: Lil' Paw the Walking Puppy against the Walk-A-Lots French Bulldog, plus llamas, hamsters, newborn pups and minis, by listing facts.
Pick a pet that moves the way you like
Pets Alive interactive plush kittens, robotic squirrels, hamsters and puppies, mommy and baby surprise pets, and swimming axolotls, mermaids and penguins. Check batteries, age grade and today’s price on Amazon.