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2023

  • The Spruce Pets
    P.L.A.Y.'s American Classic Toy st named "Best Set" for toys in "The 17 Best Dog Toys of 2023"
  • Travel + Leisure
    P.L.A.Y.'s Scout & About Landscape Series Outdoor Dog Tent spotlighted in "The 50 Best Valentine's Day Gifts of 2023"
  • Dogster Magazine
    P.L.A.Y.'s Puppy Love & Love Bug Collections spotlighted in "Valentine’s Day Gifts for Dogs"
  • Salty & Stylish
    P.L.A.Y.'s Love Bug Collection featured in "Valentine's Day Guide For Him, The Kids, And Fur Babies"
  • Veranda
    P.L.A.Y.'s Merry Woofmas Plush Toy Collection and Pup Cup Café both selected for "The 20 Best Gifts for Dogs and the People Who Love Them"
  • Stroller in the City
    P.L.A.Y.'s Hippity Hoppity Toy Set featured in "The Best Easter Basket Stuffers."
  • DailyMom.com
    Featured P.L.A.Y. plush toys in "12 Must Haves When It Comes to the Best Pet Gear for Your Furry Friend This Summer."
  • MadelineRosene.com
    Featured P.L.A.Y.'s Pup Cup Cafe Toy in "Dog's Delight: Pawsome Review of the Doughboy Donut Dog Toy from P.L.A.Y."

2022

  • Veranda
    Featured P.L.A.Y.'s Feline Frenzy Sassy Sushi Toy Set in their story "The 15 Best Gifts for Cat Lovers and Their Furry Friends"
  • Medium
    P.L.A.Y.'s CEO & Co-Founder profiled in "Making Something From Nothing: Will Chen of P.L.A.Y. on How to Go From Idea to Launch"
  • Cosmopolitan
    P.L.A.Y.'s Luxe Throw reviewed in "15 Pet-Friendly Blankets for Fur Bbs Who Love to Hog the Couch"
  • Sweety High
    Featured P.L.A.Y.'s Camp Corbin Collection in "13 Great Products Your Pups Will LOVE This International Dog Day"
  • New York Trend NYC
    Featured in "P.L.A.Y. Will Have Your Dog and Cat Living Their Best Life"
  • Architectural Digest
    Featured P.L.A.Y. in their Clever story, "The Best Stuff to Spoil Your Pets with"
  • East End Taste Magazine 
    Featured P.L.A.Y. in their "Camping Season Gift Guide"
  • The Dog's Life
    P.L.A.Y.'s Co-Founders featured in "Here are 7 Asian-Founded Dog Businesses You Can Support Right Now"
  • The Pet Vet Dr. Ruth MacPete
    P.L.A.Y.'s Puppy Love and Scout & About Rope Toys featured in "Valentine's Day Gifts for your Furry Loved Ones"
  • Oprah Daily
    Horizon Pet Teepee featured in "Shop These Must-Have Sustainable Products from This Month’s All-Green O List A few earth-friendly finds we love!"
  • Yahoo
    P.L.A.Y.'s Pup Cup Café Collection featured in "The 12 Best Gifts for Dogs and the People Who Love Them"
  • Home Business Magazine
    P.L.A.Y.'s Holiday Classic Collection showcased in "Home Business Magazine’s 2022 Holiday Gift Guide – Part 3"
  • WSJ.com
    Featured P.L.A.Y.'s 80s Classics Collection in "11 Best Gifts for Dog Lovers". Dr. Finn says, "His go-to gifts are P.L.A.Y plush toys, because they’re filled with a non-toxic, eco-friendly filling that’s a safer alternative to traditional stuffed toys, and have a double layer of fabric—great for serious chewers."
  • The Spruce Pets
    P.L.A.Y.'s Snack Attack Collection featured in "The 50 Best Christmas Gifts for Dogs and Dog Lovers of 2022: We asked dog owners the best gifts they’ve ever received. Here’s what they said."
  • MSN
    P.L.A.Y.'s Merry Woofmas Collection was featured in "The 19 Best Gifts for Dogs and the People Who Love Them Calling all dog lovers!"
  • Hello Ruby Doodle
    Camp Corbin Toy Collection featured in the playful section of "The Ultimate Dog & Dog Mom Gift Guide"
  • USA Today - The Commerical Appeal
    P.L.A.Y. featured on the cover of the Mlife section and Classic Pet Teepee spotlighted in For Your Four-Legged Friend section: "Holiday gift guide 2022: Some of our favorite items for everyone on your shopping list"

2018

  • Pet Business
    Senior PR & Marketing Manager Natalie Hennessy interviewed in article "Fun for Pets, Healthy for the Planet: By implementing responsible practices throughout every part of their company models, eco-friendly pet toy manufacturers are building businesses that are better for the environment."
  • Pet Product News
    Sales Director Lisa Hismune interviewed in article "How to Boost Business During the Mid-Winter Freeze"
  • Pet Product News
    Puppy Love Toy Collection spotlighted in New Products
  • Modern Dog Magazine
    P.L.A.Y.'s Wobble Ball 2.0 selected as an Editor's Pick in Modern Dog Magazine's newsletter
  • Jimmy Kimmel
    Baby Pot-Bellied Pigs playing with an assortment of our plush toys on the Jimmy Kimmel Live Show!
  • The Trail Talk Podcast
    The Trail Talk Podcast Eposide 2 sponsored by P.L.A.Y. and Scout & About Collection featured and reviewed
  • My Dog is a Queen
    Review of plush toys including American Classic & International Classic Toys, Momo's Monsters, Garden Fresh, Under the Sea and Globetrotter Toy Sets. Also, includes videos of International Classic Tail Waggin' Taco
  • Calvin the Canine
    Calvin reviews his Original Chill Pad and is seen photographed on it in "Beds" review
  • Pet Business
    Sales Coordinator Sarah Johnson interviewed for "From Tennis Ball to Toy Box" and discusses Scout & About Toys
  • Modern Dog Magazine
    Safari Toy Collection selected as Modern Dog Magazine's Fave Find
  • Pet Product News
    P.L.A.Y.'s Horizon Chill Pad Collection spotlighted in New Products
  • Calvin the Canine
    Calvin shares his "Favorites from P.L.A.Y." including Original Chill Pads, American Classic Toy Set and Globetrotter Toys
  • Pet Business
    P.L.A.Y.'s Horizon Pet Teepee & Chill Pads featured on website in "P.L.A.Y. Expands Product Offerings"
  • Pet Business
    New Mutt Hatter and Puppy Love Toy Collections featured in "P.L.A.Y. Releases Two New Toy Collections"
  • Pet Age
    "What Makes the Perfect Pet Bed" video featured on Pet Age
  • Hami in Miami
    Hami reviews our Under the Sea Toys in "UNDER THE SEA WITH P.L.A.Y PLUSHIE DOG TOYS" 
  • Edison Nation
    Horizon Pet Teepee featured in "10 New Products and Partnerships from the 2018 Global Pet Expo"
  • Dogster
    Mutt Hatter Toy Collection selected by Executive Editor Melissa L. Kauffman in "Dug Up at Dogster: 10 Unusually Cool Dog Products at Global Pet Expo 2018" with image from New Product Showcase
  • The Broke Dog
    Garden Fresh & Farm Fresh Toys pictured at GPE booth along with Best in Show Tote Bags and featured in "THE BIGGEST DOG PRODUCT TRENDS AT GLOBAL PET EXPO 2018" 
  • Pet Business
    Sales Coordinator Sarah Johnson interviewed for "Serious Sales: Plush dog toys may add frivolity and color to the shelves, but with demand for these products showing no signs of slowing and providing healthy margins, plush toys are anything but child's play at the register" article
  • My Kid Has Paws
    Snuggle Bed spotlighted in "Choosing the Right P.L.A.Y. Dog Bed Size – A Lesson in Estimation"
  • Pet Business
    Co-Founder Deb Feng interviewed in "Adventure is Out There: As more young pet owners embrace an active way of life, they are bringing their pets along for the journey." featuring our Scout & About Outdoor Collection
  • Pet Business
    Horizon Chill Pads featured in "Trip Tricks: With summer vacations ahead, these travel products make adventuring with pets manageable and fun."
  • Rover
    Nicole included us in "The 8 Hottest New Dog Products Will Make Your Life Easier (and Cuter)" with Maggie & Rossi on the Original Chill Pad in Green surrounded by Plush Toys as the featured image.
  • Pet Business
    Director of Sales Lisa Hismune interviewed in "Creating Modern Homes for Pets: Who says you have to choose between functional pet products and beautiful home décor?"
  • Pet Product News
    Bill Parson's interviewed in "Filling the Toy Box: The market is chockfull of playthings that meet varying canine needs." discussing dog toys
  • Pretty Fluffy
    P.L.A.Y. plush toys featured throughout the article with images and descriptions. Also, spolighted in the Hall of Fame!
  • Pet Business
    Co-Founder Deborah Feng featured in "Making the Holidays a Hit: To make the most of the opportunities that come with the holiday season, retailers must build the right selection of fun holiday-themed and giftable products, and have their merchandising and marketing strategies in place early."
  • Pet Products News
    Sales Coordinator Sarah Johnson interviewed in "Let’s Play! The cat toy category is getting more attention as pet owners look for ways to keep their pets engaged and stimulated" with lifestyle images of Feline Frenzy Wiggly Wormies + Horizon Pet Teepee.
  • Pet Business
    Spiked! by P.L.A.Y. Collection introduced in "P.L.A.Y Collaborates on Toy Line"
  • Dog Milk
    California Dreaming Memory Foam Bed Collection featured on Dog Milk
  • Calvin the Canine
    Scout & About Outdoor Chill Pad, Travel Bowl and Flying Disc Toy featured in Calvin's "Outdoor Dog Favorites"
  • Dog Milk
    Horizon Pet Teepee featured on Dog Milk 
  • Woof Whiskers
    Houndstooth and Moroccan Lounge Beds featured with images and selling information in "Best Dog Beds For All Breeds: Reviewed For Durability And Style" and Moroccan Lounge Bed was selected as the winner for "Best Dog Bed"
  • Pet Business
    Sales Coordinator Sarah Johnson interviewed in "Cat Scratchers and Climbing Posts: With cats’ growing popularity, retailers would be smart to invest in crucial feline-focused products like scratchers and climbers." 
  • Pet Business
    Social Media Specialist Laura Morgan interviewed in "Gift Ideas for Pets and People: Gifts provide fun, incremental purchases during the holidays and year-round."
  • Chopper & Otis
    Chopper & Otis discuss new P.L.A.Y. Product offerings in "Good Works and All P.L.A.Y. Make Pups Bark "Hooray!" with full color images and shop features.
  • Entertainment Vine
    Social Media Specialist Laura Morgan interviewed for company profile
  • Fupping
    Skulls & Roses ECO P.L.A.Y. Bone in 19 Adorable Halloween Gifts For Dogs

2017

  • Dogs That Hike
    Expedition Husky reviews Scout & About Barbell Rope Toy
  • Pet Business
    PR & Integrated Marketing Manager Natalie Hennessy interviewed in article "Designed With Love: With a passion for pets and great design, P.L.A.Y. offers beds, toys and accessories that both animals and owners can feel good about."

2016

  • Golden Woofs
    Moroccan Lounge Bed featured in "14 Ways to Show Your Dog Love"
  • Global Pets
    P.L.A.Y. Expands to Europe
  • Modern Dog Magazine
    Snuggle Bed featured in "6 Beds for Dogs Who Love to Snuggle"
  • Modern Cat Magazine
    Purr & Pounce Tunnel selected in "Boredom Busters" playful items to keep your cats stimulated
  • Pet Business Magazine
    Featured in "A Scratch About the Rest"
  • PetGuide.com
    Scout & About Outdoor Collection featured in "Global Pet Expo Pet Product Wrap-Up"
  • Pet Product News
    Founder and CEO Will Chen interviewed in article "The Importance of P.L.A.Y."
  • Dogster
    Riggins and his pack review the Scout & About Outdoor Collection
  • Pet Business Magazine
    P.L.A.Y. Receives Two New Certifications for Pet Products
  • Lucky Puppy Magazine
    Outdoor Chill Pads featured in "P.L.A.Y. Outdoor Mats Benefit Planet Earth and Her Pups: Recycled plastic bottles go into these durable and adorable mats. Get one for your outdoorsy dog."
  • Pet Product News
    "P.L.A.Y. Selects 'Scholars Helping Collars' Scholarship Winner" featured in Industry Briefs
  • Pet Business Magazine
    "P.L.A.Y. Selects 'Scholars Helping Collars' Scholarship Winner" 
  • Modern Dog Magazine
    Scout & About Outdoor Dog Tent featured in "Outdoor Gear From Pet Lifestyle and You"
  • BarkPost
    Scout & About Toss & Float Toy selected in "17 Water-Friendly Toys Your Dog Simply Must Have This Summer"
  • Dogster
    P.L.A.Y.'s Garden Fresh Toy Collection featured as #3 in "8 Veggie-Inspired Dog Foods, Treats, and Toys!"
  • The Labs & Co.
    Scout & About Outdoor Collection featured in "Built to Travel, Ready for Adventure"
  • Fidose of Reality
    Dexter reviews the Scout & About Outdoor Dog Tent
  • PetGuide.com
    Product Review: P.L.A.Y. Scout & About Outdoor Dog Tent by Lola B. Boston
  • Dogster Magazine
    Moroccan Lounge Bed featured in "We're Obsessed with these Red, White and Blue Dog Products" 
  • Pet Product News
    "Sleep Like A Puppy: The most in-demand dog beds are not only stylish and durable, but also are designed to help dogs get the most out of naptime."
  • Dog Milk
    Scout & About Outdoor Collection
  • Dog Milk
    Bugging Out Toy Collection
  • Pet Business Magazine
    Co-Founder and Director of Operations Deb Feng interviewed in article "Rest Assured"
  • Animal Behavior College
    American Classic Toy Collection featured in "Buyers Guide: Dog Toys for All!"
  • Apartment Therapy
    Urban Denim Lounge Bed highlighted in article "Cozy, Cute and Cuddly: The Best Dog Beds for Your Pup"
  • BarkPost
    P.L.A.Y.'s Bamboo and Kalahari Lounge Beds and matching pillows featured in "Here's How To Seamlessly Incorporate Your Dog's Bed Into Your Decor"
  • Li Pet Place
    Scout & About Outdoor Dog Tent selected as "SuperZoo Top 15 Picks!"
  • Off Leash Communications
    P.L.A.Y. was one of five companies selected in "SuperZoo Review: The Best of Branded Booths"
  • 408 Bark Magazine
    Original Chill Pads included in 406 Bark List for "Great Gear + Goods to Go Fetch"
  • 50CampFires.com
    P.L.A.Y.'s Snuggle Bed picked as a Top Sleeping Bag for Dogs in article "The Best Camping Gear for Dogs"
  • Pet Age Magazine
    PR & Integrated Marketing Manager Natalie Hennessy interviewed in article "Feline Winter"
  • Pet Age Magazine
    P.L.A.Y.'s Pet Teepees spotlighted in "New Products Stockroom"
  • Pet Business Magazine
    Associate Director of Sales Lisa Hisamune interviewed in article "Presents of Mind"
  • Retailing Insight Magazine
    Purr & Pounce Cat Tunnel featured in October Issue
  • Dogster
    Scout & About Outdoor Dog Tent selected as "Dogster Obsessions: Four Favorites of the Fall Months"
  • Pet Product News
    P.L.A.Y.'s Warm Bellies Initiative listed in Pet Product News' article "Paw it Forward, Companies Give Back"
  • Miss Darcy's Adventures
    Moroccan Lounge Bed featured in "Beds are Meant to be Shared" article
  • DIY Dog Projects
    "There is a P.L.A.Y. Dog Bed that's just right for every dog and for every owner." Dog's Life Lougne Bed review 
  • Miss Darcy's Adventures
    Skulls & Roses Designer Chill Pad featured in "Chillin' Out on Skulls & Roses" article
  • Woman's Day
    P.L.A.Y. Pillows featured in Holiday Gift Guide
  • Animal Job Digest
    Scholars Helping Collars scholarship featured in "Cash Awards for Animal Lovers"
  • DIY Dog Projects
    Houndstooth Lounge Bed featured in "Top Tips DIY Dog Beds"
  • Pet Product News
    P.L.A.Y.'s Pet Teepees featured in Product Showcase section
  • East Bay Express
    Wine Barrel Pet Bed featured in Holiday Gift Guide
  • Sandy Robins Online
    "It's Movember - Help Eradicate Prostate Cancer" showcasing our Mustache Bed benefiting ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer 
  • Pet Age Magazine
    "P.L.A.Y.'s Mustache Pet Bed Benefits ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer"
  • Pet Age Magazine
    Sales Manager Bill Parsons interviewed in "Sleeping in Style" 
  • DIY Dog Projects
    "Do's and Dont's of DIY Dog Toys" selected Wobble Ball for Challenge Toys and Farm Fresh Eggplant for Soft Toys
  • Today.com
    Scout & About Outdoor Dog Tent and Pet Teepee showcased in "The 23 best holiday gifts for your dog"
  • Oh My Dog
    Bugging Out Toy Collection featured in "2016 Holiday Gifts forPets: The Top 5 Picks for Pets"
  • Golden Woofs
    P.L.A.Y.'s Moroccan Lounge Bed highlighted in Sugar's "Holiday Gift Guide Dog Beds"
  • Pet BUSINESS
    Scout & About Outdoor Collection announced as a recipent of a 2016 Industry Recognition Award in "Pet Industry All-Stars: Pet Business celebrates the best that the pet care has to offer with the 15th-annual Industry Recognition Awards"
  • Los Angeles Times
    Scout & About Outdoor Dog Tent featured in "Give the Gift of Pets"
  • Pretty Fluffy
    P.L.A.Y.'s American Classic plush toys featured in "Mod Dog" as gift for the fast foodie Fido
  • CityDog Magazine
    Santa's Little Squeakers Toy Set and Snuggle Bed selected for "Holiday Gift Guide Part 2"
  • Modern Cat Magazine
    P.L.A.Y.'s Pet Teepees featured in "Purrfect Presents Gift Guide 2016"
  • Oz the Terrier
    Scout & About Outdoor Dog Tent & Chill Pad chosen for "Oz's 2016 Holiday Gift Guide for your Adventure Dog"
  • Modern Dog Magazine
    P.L.A.Y.'s Santa's Little Squeakers Toy Set featured in "Our Ultimutt Holiday Gift Guide 2016" as Double Duty Doggie Décor
  • Seattle Times
    P.L.A.Y.'s Mustache Bed featured in "Dog Gifts That Are Cute and Cozy"
  • PetGuide.com
    American Classic Plush Toys featured in "Top 10 Fetching Dog Toys for Holiday Giving"
  • Budget Dumpster
    Mustache Bed featured in The Ultimate Sustainable Gift Guide for Everyone on Your List under "The Eco-Friendly Pet Lover"
  • Vogue
    P.L.A.Y.'s Pet Teepee and Designer Chill Pad highlighted on Vogue.com’s slideshow “For the Pampered Pet: 20 Uber-Chic Pet Décor Items”
  • Cool Hunting
    Vugging Out Plush Toy Set featured in "Holiday Gift Guides 2016: Kids and Pets"
  • Dogs That Hike
    RobinVentures reviews Scout & About Flying Disc Toy

2015

  • Pet Business
    Founder and CEO Will Chen interviewed in article "Innovating P.L.A.Y." 
  • Best in Show Daily
    "P.L.A.Y. Recognizes Winner of Annual Scholarship Competition"
  • Modern Cat Magazine
    Snuggle Bed selected as 2015 Modern Cat Magazine Fave Find
  • CityDog Magazine
    P.L.A.Y.'s Outdoor Bed
  • Pet Age Magazine
    "Cat Napping in Comfort" Cat beds are now versatile, stylish and eco-friendly
  • Miami Herald
    P.L.A.Y.'s annual scholarship announcement featured in "Venezuelan teens helps the less fortunate in the human and animal world"
  • El Nuevo Herald
    P.L.A.Y.'s annual scholarship winner featured in "Joven venezolana es vocera por los derechos de los animales"
  • Pet Business
    Purr & Pounce Cat Tunnel and Leeloo & Arty Cat Scratchers
  • Cat Channel
    Arty & Leeloo Cat Scratchers featured in "Favorite New Cat Products: See hand-picked cat blogger faves from Global Pet Expo"
  • Modern Cat Magazine
    Arty Cat Scratcher selected as 2015 Modern Cat Magazine Fave Find
  • Napa's Daily Growl
    Napa interview's Momo the P.L.A.Y. Pug
  • Pet Age Magazine
    "P.L.A.Y. Launches New Responsive Website, Wins Award"
  • Pet Business
    "Making Sweet Dreams Sustainable" with P.L.AY.'s Build-a-Bed
  • Luxury Launches
    New Wine Barrel Pet Bed featured in "Your Pooch will Sleep in Style in one of these Wine Barrels Repurposed as Pet Beds"
  • SuperZoo
    P.L.A.Y. Debuts Whimsical Plush Toys and Chic Bed Designs at SuperZoo
  • Paws Chicago
    Leeloo Scratcher featured in "Alison's Picks Hot for the Home"
  • She Scribes
    Snuggle Bed reviewed by She Scribes and described as "converting into different styles and not only offering your pet(s) more, but helping to keep them bored from sleeping in the same old bed too."
  • HuffPost Good News
    Arty Scratcher and Moroccan Lounge Beds featured in Mrs. Sizzle's "SuperZoo Roundup"
  • Katzenworld Blog
    Angel reviews Purr & Pounce Tunnel
  • World Pet Association
    Purr & Pounce Tunnel featured in "Feline-Friendly Living Spaces"
  • Kelly's Thoughts on Things
    Moroccan Lounge Beds and Bugging Out plush toys featured in "Beautiful Dog Beds and More at P.L.A.Y."
  • Bay Woof
    Santa's Little Squeakers showcased in "Gifty Goodies: Good Design Makes for Pooch-worthy Products"
  • Dog Milk
    Snuggle Bed selected for Dog Milk's "Gift Guide: Fantastic Ideas for Holiday Gift-giving"
  • Pet Business
    Leeloo Scratcher wins Best in Breed award in 14th Annual Industry Recognition Awards, celebrating the most exciting and innovative products in the pet industry.
  • Dogster
    Wine Barrrel Pet Bed featured in "Pamper your Pup with one of these 10 Luxe Holiday Gifts for Dogs"
  • CityDog Magazine
    Moroccan Lounge Beds described as "modern and eco-friendly" in CityDog's Holiday Gift Guide
  • Slice
    Snuggle Bed included in "40 Pawsome Presents for the Beloved Animal in your Life"
  • Sniffery
    Dog enjoying a woof-tastic snooze in P.L.A.Y.'s Urban Denim Lounge Bed

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