Current Events > Bought a $500 litter box.

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https://www.litter-robot.com/litter-robot-iii-open-air-with-connect.html

$499 [Litter Robot] + $49.99 [Extended Warranty] - $25 [Referral] - $50 [Amazon Gift Card] = $473.99

I hope it's fucking worth it.
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my cat would never go in that thing
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smoliske posted...

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That is weak as hell. There's another $500ish one that you actually connect to water and sewage lines and it basically flushes for the cat after they're done.
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I'd be worried someone would think it's a fan, try to turn it on, and somehow shoot a cat turd out of it.
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Like, I might pay $100 for that but $500 is insane.
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this is borderline fap material
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this is why it doesn't matter what somebody makes what matters is how much they save

Hexenherz posted...

connect to water and sewage lines and it basically flushes for the cat after they're done.

thats amazing

Hexenherz posted...

That is weak as hell. There's another $500ish one that you actually connect to water and sewage lines and it basically flushes for the cat after they're done.

It's around $300 IIRC and it has terrible reviews. Pretty much any automatic litter box we found had terrible reviews EXCEPT for this spaceship looking thing.

In the long run, we think it would save us money since we don't have to hire pet sitters as often anymore. We regularly go on 3-5 day vacations, which requires one or two pet sitter visit, and we go on a couple 2-3 week vacations a year (where we would hire a pet sitter to come every three days). At $35/visit, we're dramatically reducing the cost of our vacations with this thing IF the cats use it, it works as promised, and it can hold a weeks worth of shit per reviews we've read (thus instead of one visit every three days, it can be one visit every six days or so).

Note that we already have an automatic feeder that can hold over a month's worth of food and a water fountain hooked up to the house water system, so automatic litter box is all we need.
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We've had an older model for about 5 years and yes, it's fucking amazing and worth it. I change the bag in the drawer once a week and we spray clean it once every couple months. The cats have no problem with it and will just poop on the mat next to it if it's not clean or full, just like they would a regular litter.

We have ours in the bathroom off my home theatre room, so smell was a major factor. I love my cats but fucking hate the smell of shit, and we both spend a lot of time in the ht room. You'll occasionally smell something for a few minutes but that's it, once it rotates and dumps the smell is gone.

Can't recommend it enough.

MagnusX posted...

We've had an older model for about 5 years and yes, it's fucking amazing and worth it. I change the bag in the drawer once a week and we spray clean it once every couple months. The cats have no problem with it and will just poop on the mat next to it if it's not clean or full, just like they would a regular litter.

We have ours in the bathroom off my home theatre room, so smell was a major factor. I love my cats but fucking hate the smell of shit, and we both spend a lot of time in the ht room. You'll occasionally smell something for a few minutes but that's it, once it rotates and dumps the smell is gone.

Can't recommend it enough.

What happened to it after five years and what did you get to replace it?
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IdiotMachine posted...

MagnusX posted...

We've had an older model for about 5 years and yes, it's fucking amazing and worth it. I change the bag in the drawer once a week and we spray clean it once every couple months. The cats have no problem with it and will just poop on the mat next to it if it's not clean or full, just like they would a regular litter.

We have ours in the bathroom off my home theatre room, so smell was a major factor. I love my cats but fucking hate the smell of shit, and we both spend a lot of time in the ht room. You'll occasionally smell something for a few minutes but that's it, once it rotates and dumps the smell is gone.

Can't recommend it enough.

What happened to it after five years and what did you get to replace it?

Oh, nothing happened, still using the same one. Present perfect tensing is weird.

The color is called bisque
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MagnusX posted...

Oh, nothing happened, still using the same one. Present perfect tensing is weird.

Ah. That sounds fantastic! Hopefully this one can last as long. I had my doubts, hence the purchase of a warranty extension.

Returning_CEmen posted...

The color is called bisque

I got the dark gray one. The bisque one looks fugly imo.
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IdiotMachine posted...

MagnusX posted...

Oh, nothing happened, still using the same one. Present perfect tensing is weird.

Ah. That sounds fantastic! Hopefully this one can last as long. I had my doubts, hence the purchase of a warranty extension.

My limited anecdotal evidence is positive. A good friend had it and recommended it, and as far as I know his is still going at 6+ years. We've replaced the filters inside the drawer and a foam around the sphere but otherwise no issues at all. My sister bought one on our advice 3-4 years ago. She didn't clean it though and the cats stopped using it because stuff will accumulate over time, so she just went back to a regular litter instead. Entirely on her there. She did clean it eventually and it the cats resumed using it. I think it's still working fine now, though I think she may have mentioned an issue the last time we spoke. Not sure, I didn't follow up on it.

Sometimes better to be safe than sorry with something with such an integral mechanical aspect for sure though.

MagnusX posted...

My limited anecdotal evidence is positive. A good friend had it and recommended it, and as far as I know his is still going at 6+ years. We've replaced the filters inside the drawer and a foam around the sphere but otherwise no issues at all. My sister bought one on our advice 3-4 years ago. She didn't clean it though and the cats stopped using it because stuff will accumulate over time, so she just went back to a regular litter instead. Entirely on her there. She did clean it eventually and it the cats resumed using it. I think it's still working fine now, though I think she may have mentioned an issue the last time we spoke. Not sure, I didn't follow up on it.

Sometimes better to be safe than sorry with something with such an integral mechanical aspect for sure though.

Isn't cleaning it just wiping the inside once a month or so?
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my litter box cost 10 dollars
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IdiotMachine posted...

MagnusX posted...

My limited anecdotal evidence is positive. A good friend had it and recommended it, and as far as I know his is still going at 6+ years. We've replaced the filters inside the drawer and a foam around the sphere but otherwise no issues at all. My sister bought one on our advice 3-4 years ago. She didn't clean it though and the cats stopped using it because stuff will accumulate over time, so she just went back to a regular litter instead. Entirely on her there. She did clean it eventually and it the cats resumed using it. I think it's still working fine now, though I think she may have mentioned an issue the last time we spoke. Not sure, I didn't follow up on it.

Sometimes better to be safe than sorry with something with such an integral mechanical aspect for sure though.

Isn't cleaning it just wiping the inside once a month or so?

Yes and no. Wiping alone won't get it all usually, so we use a hose and let it drip dry over the course of 2-3 days every couple months.

YukihoHagiwara posted...

my litter box cost 10 dollars

How often do you have to deal with the litter? Sift once every day or two? I just change a bag once a week.

one of those litter boxes are a waste of money but people do have various things they waste money on. i'm pretty sure i'm part of that group so i'll let it fly.
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pics of cat
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I wish I was your cat
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WORK, ugh
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catboy0_0 posted...

WORK, ugh

we have to or else we'll starve, have no house and then we're fucked.
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MagnusX posted...
once or twice, I have an old lazy cat with feline stomatisis so sometimes he doesnt cover his doodoo
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I have a much cheaper self cleaning litter box and I love it. It looks like a regular litter box but this rake goes over and pushes shit into a bag at one end. With two cats I change the bag 2x a week. I wash it like every month or two.

Idk if this will work for TCs model but I dont buy the official bags to replace them. I just use free plastic bags from grocery shopping. It saves a lot of money.
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Jiek_Fafn posted...

I have a much cheaper self cleaning litter box and I love it. It looks like a regular litter box but this rake goes over and pushes shit into a bag at one end. With two cats I change the bag 2x a week. I wash it like every month or two.

Idk if this will work for TCs model but I dont buy the official bags to replace them. I just use free plastic bags from grocery shopping. It saves a lot of money.

I think I know which one you're referring to. Isn't that the one you have to use their special crystals?
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Got an email saying my order is delayed 5-7 days due to unforeseen demand... D'oh.
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IdiotMachine posted...

Got an email saying my order is delayed 5-7 days due to unforeseen demand... D'oh.

just saw an ad for this on facebook yesterday saying the girl who plays Amy on The Big Bang Theory just got one and loves it so a bunch of people probably ordered them >_>
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Could have saved like $450 to get a normal box and poop scooper.
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HiddenLurker posted...

Could have saved like $450 to get a normal box and poop scooper.

Or you could just get a dog. Because you know dogs>>>>>>>>>>>>>>cats anyday of the week.
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DarthGravid posted...

...You really should see this bridge, sir, I assure you that it is one of our finest...

What about your ocean front property in arizona?
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ShangDoh posted...

HiddenLurker posted...

Could have saved like $450 to get a normal box and poop scooper.

Or you could just get a dog. Because you know dogs>>>>>>>>>>>>>>cats anyday of the week.

Hey friend although I am a dog person I find cats quite cute too, although I am allergic to them, so no need to try to pet shame people here.
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ShangDoh posted...

HiddenLurker posted...

Could have saved like $450 to get a normal box and poop scooper.

Or you could just get a dog. Because you know dogs>>>>>>>>>>>>>>cats anyday of the week.

no

dealing with dog shit is way worse than a litter box
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i hope your cat is paying half of the utilities for that kind of gift
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