Animal-activated pet feeders that include dispensers for releasing pet toy feeder balls with pet food and pet treats therein; automated pet appliances, namely, litter boxes; household utensils, namely, graters; raised garden beds, namely, raised containers for planting contained gardens; raised garden planters; rice cookers for use in microwave ovens; tooth polishing apparatus for home use; toothbrushes for pets; whisks, non-electric, for household purposes