Aurora® Inspirational Precious Moments™ Barley Bear Stuffed Animal - Cherished Memories - Enduring Comfort - Brown 8.5 Inches

From: Aurora

Pete's Expert Summary

My human, in a fit of what I can only assume is profound boredom, has acquired a small, brown, ursine-shaped lump from this "Aurora" outfit. It purports to be part of a "Precious Moments" collection, a name that drips with the kind of saccharine sentimentality I find deeply suspect. Its primary function seems to be to sit there and look "lovable" with its unnervingly sad eyes. However, the claims of "cloud-like softness" and a bean-free interior do pique my professional interest. A uniformly soft, lightweight object could prove to be a worthy adversary for a bout of disemboweling kicks or, failing that, a serviceable headrest. The attached paper heart with its "inspirational saying" is, of course, destined for the floor, but the main body might just escape the fate of being ignored.

Key Features

  • This plush is approx. 5" x 7" x 7.5" in size
  • Made from deluxe materials for a cloud-like softness!
  • A Bear plush with a sweet and lovable facial expression
  • Each Precious Moments plush comes with an inspirational saying on a heart-shaped tag
  • Free of beans, this plushie is your go-to cuddle buddy for a hug-tastic adventure that's perfect for all ages!

A Tale from Pete the Cat

It appeared without warning, a silent brown interloper perched on the velvet throne of my favorite armchair. The afternoon sun, which I had claimed hours before, was now glinting off its suspiciously wide, tear-drop-shaped eyes. The air smelled of cardboard and human sentiment. This wasn't a toy; it was a plant. A fuzzy, brown spy sent to observe my methods. I approached with my tail low, a gray shadow against the rug, my senses on high alert. The suspect, "Barley Bear," according to the file—a flimsy paper heart I’d later find discarded—remained motionless. Its face was a mask of cloying sweetness, a classic interrogation-room tactic. I began my examination, circling the subject three times to assess its defenses. The fur was, I admit, of a decent grade—plush, uniform, almost rivaling the downy softness of my own magnificent tuxedo front. A quick pat with a single, extended claw confirmed my analysis: no beans. This spy had no guts, just fluff. This was an amateur. I leaned in close, staring into its glassy, soulful eyes, trying to break it. "What did you see?" I murmured, my voice a low rumble. "Who sent you? Was it the dog next door? The squirrel syndicate?" The bear said nothing, its embroidered smile a silent mockery of my authority. Frustrated by its stoicism, I changed tactics. If it wouldn't talk, I would break it physically. I launched my assault, a flurry of bunny-kicks to its soft, yielding midsection. It absorbed the blows without a sound, simply flopping onto its side with a pathetic softness. I grabbed it by an ear and dragged it from the chair, a clear message that this territory was mine. I pinned it, subjecting it to a thorough sniffing. No secrets. Nothing but the faint scent of the factory it came from and the lingering touch of the human. The spy was a failure, a dud. It held no information and offered no real resistance. And yet... as I lay there, panting slightly from my efforts, my head came to rest upon its flank. It was undeniably comfortable. Its pathetic, gutless construction made it a pillow of the highest order. The case was closed. Barley Bear wasn't a spy or a rival. It was evidence. Evidence of my complete and total victory, and a surprisingly comfortable trophy to nap on while I awaited my dinner. It would do.