Dollar Tree goodies...

So I went to the Dollar Tree today, and I found a couple of must-haves. First of all I came across this paddle ball set. Okay, now I know it's totally cheesy and not nearly sturdy enough to make an effective implement, but how could I pass up something called a "Franken Spanker"?

Then I found this cat toy. It's a flexible rod wrapped in felt, and it originally had a string of felt fish attached. It seems like it will make a very nice mini-cane - just so long as he doesn't take off the felt!