A pet leash and a method of making and using same. In one embodiment, the leash includes one or more features for improving functionality. In one form, such features include one or more compartments (40A), lighting and timing components or a combination thereof. One such feature is the ability to include numerous recesses into the housing (20) and grip (30). This allows multiple devices, such as a pet water bowl, pet treat compartment and one or more pet waste bags to be stored within the leash. In a particular form, the water bowl is made in a collapsible configuration to facilitate placement in the housing when not in use, and to allow it to expand when removed for use. In a particular form, the recesses formed in the housing to hold the various devices may be spaced around a portion of the housing used to contain a pet leash line and its associated retraction mechanism.
