hunt for a cool litter box continues: dots are nice!
In December, I wrote about the super cute, super cheap Ikea litter box and realized that I am certainly not alone in my quest for a stylish, small box. I spotted this one on Pet Sugar the other day and fell in love. It’s the Kitty A Go-Go Litter Box, a covered litter box that comes in spiffy white and black dots that would look perfect in a retro bathroom like ours. I haven’t actually done the measuring to see if it will fit in our small space, mostly because I haven’t yet decided that I can happily spend $100 on a litter box. Yes, it comes with has a pull out tray and comes with a rake, sifter, and heavy duty liner. But it’s all about the look. One comment I saw suggested it might not be tall enough for some cats. That’d be the worst: to spend the dough and then have your cat turn up its nose at it. On the other hand, considering we have to look at the thing every day, it could be a smart investment for some aesthetic peace of mind. What’s your take on it? — Angela M.
January 15th, 2008 at 10:20 am
I like the look, if not the price.
After reading your concern about the height being insufficient, I put my cat into her litter box and tried to measure to see, but she was having none of my nonsense.
January 15th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
I think this just draws attention to the fact of what it is. The pull-out tray seems to be a really unique feature, but in my opinion, the best catbox design would have reduced visibility as opposed to enhanced. My cat goes in a humble, gray, medium box with a snap-on rim from an ordinary pet store that’s wedged between the toilet and the wall. It is what it is. I do admire designers for trying, but the solution is to diminish attention and blend in with every décor. For the size of my bathroom and the number of cats I have (1), I found something satisfactory to my vision for less than $10 in the first place I looked. If it was pearlescent white, it would be 100% ideal.
So basically, the cheap generic company that made my cat’s litter box should expand their color line to match tasteful decor.
January 16th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
We’re looking into a new litter box for our cats, and a friend suggested these. I admit that they are pricey for litter boxes, but it’s something to consider.