How the heck did he do
that?! 
Was the rascal swinging it around?
Poor Gryphon! Lucky he didn't get it in the eye!
We actually have some very similar looking toys in the toy basket--we use them as tuggies in the winter, but found out, like you, that the plastic can be chewed and the ropes shred. So they're now only used under close supervision and they're not allowed to take them off on their own.
Heal up quick, Gryphon!
