The Joy for All Companion Pet Cat offers comforting companionship for children with SEND and disabilities. It responds to touch and voice with soothing purrs, helping reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. This lifelike, maintenance-free pet is perfect for school or home use. It provides emotional support without the need for grooming or feeding.
As a Charity, any profit made from every purchase goes back to helping families with disabled children.
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Product Description
The Joy for All Companion Pet Cat is more than just a soft, cuddly toy. It’s an interactive, lifelike companion that looks, feels, and sounds like a real cat, offering comfort and companionship to children with disabilities and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Designed to respond to touch, voice, and motion, this comforting pet can help create a calming atmosphere and offer sensory benefits for children who need additional support.
Why Choose the Joy for All Companion Pet Cat?
- Supports Emotional Well-Being
The Companion Pet Cat can provide comfort and joy to children with a range of conditions, including those with PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), autism, ADHD, and other SEND needs. The calming, soothing purrs and lifelike movements can help reduce anxiety, provide emotional support during stressful moments, and offer a sense of companionship without the responsibility of caring for a real pet.
- Encourages Relaxation and Focus
For children who struggle with sensory processing, the Joy for All Companion Pet Cat offers a calming tactile experience with its hypoallergenic fur and comforting heartbeat. Its interactive responses promote positive emotional engagement, making it perfect for story time at school, especially when a therapy dog isn't available. The soothing presence of the cat can help children focus and stay calm during activities that require attention and concentration.
- Helps Manage Behavioural Needs
The lifelike pet’s gentle movements and responses to petting can help de-escalate challenging behaviours, such as anxiety or agitation, commonly associated with conditions like PDA, autism, or sensory processing disorders. It can also provide a sense of comfort during transitions or when routines are disrupted, offering a safe, predictable outlet for emotions.
- Promotes Independence
Unlike a real pet, this Companion Pet Cat doesn’t require any care, feeding, or grooming, making it ideal for children who may have difficulty with the daily tasks that a real animal requires. It’s a hassle-free companion that provides all the joys of pet interaction without the burden of maintenance.
Key Features:
- Interactive and Lifelike – Responds to touch and voice with realistic purring, meowing, and rolling over for tummy scratches.
- Sensory Comfort – Soft, hypoallergenic fur and built-in heartbeat offer soothing sensations to support emotional regulation.
- Improves Emotional Health – Proven to reduce feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and agitation, helping children feel more relaxed and engaged.
- No Care Required – Maintenance-free design for worry-free companionship, perfect for children who require a manageable form of pet interaction.
- Ideal for Schools and Home – A great addition to story time or classroom settings, providing comfort during group activities or individual time.
- Choice of Colours – Available in Black & White Cat Tuxedo, Orange Tabby, or Silver Tabby to suit different preferences.
The Joy for All Companion Pet Cat is not just a toy, but a therapeutic tool designed to support emotional and behavioural needs in children with disabilities and SEND. It offers a heartwarming experience that can bring comfort, reduce anxiety, and improve focus, whether at home or in the classroom.
Who / What is this suitable for?
Who / What is this suitable for?
Please note: These products are sold with their intended purpose as described. We cannot be held responsible for any misuse of items where physical force has been used to damage the product or where it had been used in a manner that it was not designed for. If in doubt of its suitability, please get in touch.
VAT: Our prices are primarily displayed without VAT (Value Added Tax), as many of our customers qualify for VAT exemption due to disability. To benefit from this, simply complete a VAT exemption form, and we will refund the VAT on your first order. For future purchases, please create an account so we can update your account to VAT exempt status, ensuring that VAT will no longer be applied at checkout. If you are not eligible for exemption, VAT will automatically be added during checkout.Please note: that some products are VAT exempt by default.
Shipping Info
Shipping Info
Shipping
Fledglings currently offers shipping to the United Kingdom (including the Isle of Man and Jersey) only. For orders outside the UK, please email us at fledglings@contact.org.uk as we may be able to arrange shipping offline.
Shipping within the UK
Shipping will be calculated at checkout. When items come from a single supplier, the following rates apply. If your order includes products from multiple suppliers, an extra charge will be added at checkout to contribute towards shipping costs. This helps us keep product prices as low as possible. As a one-stop shop, we aim to make it more affordable to buy in one place than purchasing from multiple online retailers and paying shipping at each.
- Second Class Royal Mail shipping: £4.99
- First Class Royal Mail shipping: £6.25
- For First Class shipping, please order before 12pm.
- First Class orders placed after 12pm will be dispatched the next working day.
- Our warehouse is closed on weekends and bank holidays, so First Class orders placed on those days will be dispatched the following working day.
- Items fulfilled by drop-ship suppliers cannot be shipped First Class. Please check the product listing under ‘Shipping Information’ before ordering.
- Some suppliers may not ship large items to areas such as Northern Ireland, the Shetland Islands, Jersey, or Guernsey. If they do, there may be an additional cost. Please contact us before placing your order.
Please note: First Class shipping does not guarantee next-day delivery. Once dispatched, delivery times depend on Royal Mail.
Tracked and Signed For
If you would like your order delivered via a tracked and insured method (recommended for valuable or time-sensitive items), please email us at enquiries@fledglings.org.uk or call us on 0203 319 9772.
Delivery
Royal Mail
Items in stock are usually dispatched within 2 working days of order processing and delivered to the address provided. Goods remain the property of Fledglings until full payment is received.
Dropship Items
Some products are shipped directly from our suppliers. If this applies, it will be clearly stated under the ‘Shipping Information’ section of the product listing. Please allow up to 10 days for delivery of drop-ship items. Contact us if you need more information.
Returns & Cancellations
If you change your mind or are unhappy with your order, returns and exchanges are accepted within 14 days of receiving your products. Please allow up to 10 working days for processing. Items must be returned in new condition with original packaging and tags intact where applicable.
To initiate a return, email us at enquiries@fledglings.org.uk with your order number and the item(s) you wish to return. We will provide the correct return address.
Important Notes:
- Items must have all original packaging and tags. Refunds or exchanges will only be issued if the item can be resold.
- For hygiene reasons, we cannot accept returns on certain items including underwear and jewellery. These will be clearly marked on the product listing.
- We strongly recommend obtaining proof of postage or tracking when returning items. We cannot be held responsible for returns lost in transit. Please allow up to 10 working days for processing.
- If you receive a damaged or faulty item, we will refund the full cost including shipping. Refunds are processed once the return has been received and assessed.
- Refunds may take up to 3 working days to appear in your account after processing.
- Drop-ship suppliers may charge a restocking fee which will be deducted from your refund. Please contact us before ordering if you are unsure whether an item is suitable.
As a charity, we ask that customers cover the cost of returning items. Every purchase from Fledglings supports Contact, the national charity for families with disabled children.
Thank you for shopping with us – your support is greatly appreciated.