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# Donut Cat Toys
These Plush Pet Pillows are a Combination Between Pastry and Feline Friend

By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-07-15 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donut-cat
References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/accessories/cat-donuts/) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/164145406/donut-cat-vanilla-maple-or-chocolate?ref=favs_view_1&show_panel=true&source=aw&utm_source=affiliate_window&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=ca_location_buyer&utm_content=78888)

If you are the kind of person who enjoys [adorable pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comforting-pillow) and cat-themed decor, you will love this donut cat range. Available on [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floof-snuggle-sack-and-floor-pillow) from Marnin Saylor, the stuffed cats are formed to look like everyone's favorite fried dough treat.

The cute plushie pillows come in a range of styles, including vanilla, maple and chocolate colored. The donut cat line is also a much friendlier and fluffier option than trying to put real frosting on your living furry pal.

The hand-stitched pastry pet toys are made out of fleece with fake fur fashioned from recycled bottles. They also fave little paws that stick out from their middle, giving them extra cute points. They also make it easier to play with.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.4/10
- Popularity: 52% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Adorable Pet Decor:** Combining cute pet products with stylish decor creates opportunities for unique and personalized home accents.
- **Sustainable Plush Toys:** Making pet toys out of recycled materials appeals to environmentally conscious consumers and showcases company values.
- **Combining Food and Pets:** Incorporating food-inspired designs into pet products creates playful and humorous options for pet owners.

### Where This Applies

- **Pet Products:** The growing pet industry provides opportunities for entrepreneurship by offering an array of novelty pet products.
- **Eco-friendly Manufacturing:** As consumers become increasingly environmentally conscious, there is a growing demand for products made with sustainable and recycled materials.
- **Handcrafted Gifts:** The popularity of handmade and personalized gifts provides opportunities for small businesses to create unique and customized products.

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