Play is so important for cats. And not just any type of play will do; cats are hunters, and they love games that allow them to stalk, chase, and pounce on prey. When they are able to routinely practice their predator skills, cats are mentally and physically happier.

Interactive play is good for your cat and great for your relationship. Plus, it can also help you relieve stress and feel better. Wand toys are wonderful for this: you can make the feather or ribbon at the end of the wand move like prey, always heading away from your cat, twitching, freezing, running, and hiding.

But when you're not home to play with your cat, or you have to get some other things done, automatic cat toys can be a great way to keep your cat mentally stimulated. Here are three of our favorites:

Bolt Interactive Laser Light: This innovative laser toy has automatic and manual settings, so you can turn it on, set it down, and allow it to create laser-chasing fun for your cat or hold it and direct the laser yourself. In automatic mode, it can create random laser patterns on the floor or walls, and the laser stops for a few seconds periodically so your cat can "catch" it.

Dart Duo: This fun cat toy produces two laser beams that can move independently of one another, so your cat can have more to chase. You simply place it on the floor, turn it on, and watch the fun. The low-level, cat-safe laser makes two circular patterns on opposite sides. Two or more cats can play, too, without getting in each other's way. This toy can also encourage reluctant cats to play with one another as they both romp around chasing the lights. There are four speed settings and four timer settings for playtime variation.

Frolicat Cheese: Mice like cheese and cats like mice. That's what makes the Frolicat Cheese cat toy so cute and so much fun. Two mice pop out of the Swiss cheese holes at random intervals, keeping your cat active and engaged. This toy includes a "Play While You Are Away" mode, which causes the toy to turn on at random intervals throughout the day. If you're gone, you can be assured that your cat is still enjoying interactive play sessions throughout the day.

From now until September 13th, you'll get a FREE Cat Dancer toy with the purchase of any of the three automatic cat toys listed above. The Cat Dancer is a fun, interactive toy for your cat that can provide lots of pouncing, bouncing, and crazy cat fun.

Once you get your new automatic cat toy, be sure to take pictures and video of your cat playing with it, and submit your review to us. Accepted reviews get you a $10 gift coupon for your next order and a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card.