Chesterfield, MO—As the estimated 70 million dog owners and 90 million cat owners in the United States shop for gifts this year, Fido, Spot, Rover, and Kitty are usually on their lists.

The New Talk To Me® Rubber Treatball is the perfect gift for dogs and cats for any season or Birthday. A revolutionary new pet toy, The Talk To Me® Rubber Treatball enables pet owners to pre-record personal messages for their pet to listen to while their owners our away. The message is activated when the pet plays with the treatball and the treats will randomly dispense out. “You no longer have to worry about your pet being alone again but also, worry about your hardwood floors,” says Rod Herrenbruck, of Talk To Me® Pet Products, owner and inventor of the Original Talk To Me® Treatball. The Rubber Treatball works great on all surfaces in your home.

Boxes stuffed with pet toys are not unusual, considering the fact that 62 percent of pet owners regard their pets as children, according to a study by the American Animal Hospital Association. This new pet toy could also save money on phone bills because another 33 percent talk to their pet on the phone or leave messages on their answering machine when away, according to the report.

Each time the message plays, it’s like a visit from the pet’s owner, providing a calming effect during absences as well as keeping pets focused on the ball instead of slippers or the new leather couch. To prevent boredom, the owner can change the message as often as they like. It’s like having a new toy with each new message!

The Talk To Me® Rubber Treatball is available in two sizes, depending on your dogs size/weight. The large rubber treatball is for dog’s 40-120lbs. The small/medium size is for dogs 10-39lbs. The Treatball meets the ASTM F963 Safety Test, which requires manufactures to meet safety standards for pet products. The suggested retail price for the Talk To Me® Rubber Treatball is $24.99 to $19.99 depending on which size model.

For more information on the Talk To Me® Rubber Treatball, or any of the other unique pet products by Talk To Me® Pet, please call toll free 877-730-3222 or visit us at www.talktomepet.com ###