How to keep a cat entertained for hours

[foxgrrl]

So, I'm cat-sitting for some friends of mine, and the kitty wants attention, lots and lots of attention. And I don't have hours and hours to spend playing with this cat. I've been taking it out for short walks in the morning, when it's not raining. And playing with him late at night. I've discovered that his favorite toys so far are: Paper Bags, Small Boxes, and Balls of Aluminum Foil. He also likes to play tag, but I'm not that interested in chasing him around the house for very long.

So, Is there anything that doesn't takes lots of time but will keep a kitty happy?

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[tiggerfox.livejournal.com]

Get a half case of beer, take out beer ( drinking it is optional, although adds to the entertainment) put empty box on floor, enjoy!!.

Our cats love leather shoelaces. They are tough enough to take cat abuse. I tie one end to a good spring or a bundle of rubber bands, attach to ceiling and let it hang down till it is about 8" off the ground, I tie a cat toy of some sort to it and they love it. It's stretchy and lets them pull on it and swing it around.