My days of pooper-scooping are OVER.

whorlichan · 11-19-2005, 09:54 AM

Yesterday, Tass and I arrived at home to find two very large boxes blocking my door. They were parts of my order from PetsMart: the automated litterbox, its hood, and some specialized baggies for it.

I pulled all the stuff out of the box and set it up where the old litterbox was, and my cats immediately investigated. They didn't seem to care (unlike what the literature says, to set it up next to the old box, and let them acclimate for a couple of days or weeks) that it was new, and started using it immediately.

Then it cleaned itself...and the cats were AMAZED. They sat there watching it, barely blinking, as it went through the cleaning cycle, and then jumped back into it to see what had happened inside.

They LOVE this thing. It's a toilet and entertainment in one!

I also sat and watched it, mesmerized. And although it's kind of loud, I didn't hear it during the night, so I assumed the cats hadn't gone--WRONG. I slept through it and it works SO PERFECTLY. There is no poop anywhere in the box, all the clumps of pee are gone...

And I never had to touch any of it. This is so awesome.

This also bodes well for my week away in January. My biggest fear was that Tass would be scared to touch the litterbox and I'd come back to a house full of poop because the cats won't use a dirty litterbox for long. Now, all I have to do is remind him to feed them so they don't die.

deltro300111 · 11-19-2005, 10:06 AM

That thing will break in 2 months tops, trust me, I've had one.

Your litttle bastard cat will poke holes in the trays that carry their poop.

Just a heads up :P

**Tasselfoot** · 11-19-2005, 10:06 AM

and what if I want them to die? Huh? what then.

And yes... Whorli was mesmerized by this thing. She watched it go through the whole cycle about 5 times, and felt the need to describe it to me in detail with all the excitement of a 7 year old on Christmas Morning... oh yea, did I mention that we saw the boxes after coming back from the movies and grocery story, and had a trunk full of frozen food. Did Whorli help me with the food? NOOOOO. She again ran like a 7 year old on Christmas morning to investigate the nature of the boxes on our doorstep.

Tps222 · 11-19-2005, 10:10 AM

Much easier to not have animals at all.

Unfortunately I do.

In which it is hard, and the cats are dumb.

whorlichan · 11-19-2005, 10:31 AM

deltro: the tray that holds the poop is actually a drawer on the side, made of hard plastic. The cats can't do a damn thing to it. As for breaking, we'll find out soon enough.

Tps: I love my kitties. They're very very stupid at times, yes; they are also very affectionate and warm and keep me company. And there's nothing like waking up to a pair of scary green eyes and a mouth full of sharp teeth whining for treats.

Mike: I did SO help with the groceries. I ran to open the damn door for you, since you were overloaded with groceries and wouldn't have been able to do so yourself. I am a GOOD girlfriend.

Tps222 · 11-19-2005, 11:31 AM

But if you didn't have the cats you wouldn't have to spend the money on the scoop-o-matic and the food. I guess if you enjoy the cats "love" in return, then that's cool. I respect that, that's just not me.

Omeganitros · 11-19-2005, 12:38 PM

I on the other, am also a cat-lover and my cat is totally rad because he ALWAYS goes outside to 1 or 2. All I have to do is feed him and let him outside and inside when he wants. And then night time after he's done hunting lizards and birds, he comes in and lay on my lap (or keyboard, argh).

whorlichan · 11-19-2005, 12:51 PM

Omega: Back in California, the cats go in and out as they please. Here in Pennsylvania, they've never seen the outside and I prefer to keep it that way--I don't have a back or front yard here, and there are a lot of dogs and bad people around outside. My neighbors suck.

**Tasselfoot** · 11-19-2005, 12:52 PM

Especially the creepy old guy next door and his 45 year old son who has no job and wears v-neck t-shirts 24/7.

The_Q · 11-19-2005, 12:54 PM

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Especially the creepy old guy next door and his 45 year old son who has no job and wears v-neck t-shirts 24/7.

That sounds like the whole population of Burleson, TX. But with greasier hair and worse accents. Yup, that's my state!

Q

**Cenright** · 11-19-2005, 12:57 PM

Our cat is an indoor cat, but even at the age of 14, he doesn't have too much trouble staying to the catbox.

deltro300111 · 11-19-2005, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Q

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Especially the creepy old guy next door and his 45 year old son who has no job and wears v-neck t-shirts 24/7.

That sounds like the whole population of Burleson, TX. But with greasier hair and worse accents. Yup, that's my state!

Q

:P

Bodom13 · 11-21-2005, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Q

Quote:

Especially the creepy old guy next door and his 45 year old son who has no job and wears v-neck t-shirts 24/7.

That sounds like the whole population of Burleson, TX. But with greasier hair and worse accents. Yup, that's my state!

Q

Tokzic · 11-21-2005, 02:47 PM

I have cats that are trained to go in the litterbox, but instead of a litterbox that cleans itself, I have a robot that not only vapourizes the old dirty litterbox, but taps deep into Oblivion and grabs another one that is clean. How cool is that?

Seriously though, I'd love one of those automated things for my cats.

blahblah18 · 11-21-2005, 03:25 PM

well met, you sohuld get a medal

GuidoHunter · 11-21-2005, 03:31 PM

When we had cats they were always outside ones (hooray for being extremely allergic to cats), so when we had a litterbox, it was never changed.

To animals, the world is just one big toilet (this includes humans, but to not be caught in a social faux pas keeps us from going wherever's available).

--Guido

http://andy.mikee385.com

Rediahs · 11-21-2005, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GuidoHunter

When we had cats they were always outside ones (hooray for being extremely allergic to cats), so when we had a litterbox, it was never changed.

To animals, the world is just one big toilet (this includes humans, but to not be caught in a social faux pas keeps us from going wherever's available).

--Guido

http://andy.mikee385.com

The only thing keeping us from doing it is a social faux pas? Well, I could pee in the shower and nobody would notice, but I don't anyway.

DoubleBassSetup · 11-21-2005, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rediahs

The only thing keeping us from doing it is a social faux pas? Well, I could pee in the shower and nobody would notice, but I don't anyway.

That's because if your friends were there they'd look at you really wierd.

As for litterboxes, we have a filter type dealy. You pull the filter up from the tub, all the good litter filters through while all the shit stays in the filter. I then dump it into a paper bag and dispose of properly.

In the mean time, if I were a cat, I would kill my owner for having an extremely unsanitary litterbox such as this.

msbrunnettemickey · 11-21-2005, 10:19 PM

The first time i let my cat go outside on her own...

She came back pregnant.

whorlichan · 11-23-2005, 09:27 PM

...I've just discovered a downside to this litterbox.

I opened the poopie tray to see if it needed cleaning out--after all, it's been several days and my cats poop A LOT--and OH JESUS THE SMELL. It's not just a smell--it's an eye-watering STENCH. As soon as the tears cleared, I realized why.

THE POOP HAS GROWN A THICK WHITE FURRY COVERING OF MOLD.

I am so grossed out. I don't even want to go back there and throw it out, it's just so scary-looking.

11-19-2005, 09:54 AM	#1
whorlichan Tiny Plastic Meat Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Valley, Los Angeles Age: 42 Posts: 669	My days of pooper-scooping are OVER. Yesterday, Tass and I arrived at home to find two very large boxes blocking my door. They were parts of my order from PetsMart: the automated litterbox, its hood, and some specialized baggies for it. I pulled all the stuff out of the box and set it up where the old litterbox was, and my cats immediately investigated. They didn't seem to care (unlike what the literature says, to set it up next to the old box, and let them acclimate for a couple of days or weeks) that it was new, and started using it immediately. Then it cleaned itself...and the cats were AMAZED. They sat there watching it, barely blinking, as it went through the cleaning cycle, and then jumped back into it to see what had happened inside. They LOVE this thing. It's a toilet and entertainment in one! I also sat and watched it, mesmerized. And although it's kind of loud, I didn't hear it during the night, so I assumed the cats hadn't gone--WRONG. I slept through it and it works SO PERFECTLY. There is no poop anywhere in the box, all the clumps of pee are gone... And I never had to touch any of it. This is so awesome. This also bodes well for my week away in January. My biggest fear was that Tass would be scared to touch the litterbox and I'd come back to a house full of poop because the cats won't use a dirty litterbox for long. Now, all I have to do is remind him to feed them so they don't die. __________________ Goddess of Chocolate Sauce First ever graduate of the Quetzacoatino Academy for Aspiring Deities My lame LJ My friend Cassie's amazing photography

11-19-2005, 10:06 AM	#2
deltro300111 FFR Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: d colon Age: 36 Posts: 1,014	RE: My days of pooper-scooping are OVER. That thing will break in 2 months tops, trust me, I've had one. Your litttle bastard cat will poke holes in the trays that carry their poop. Just a heads up :P __________________

11-19-2005, 10:06 AM	#3
Tasselfoot Retired BOSS Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Widget Heaven Age: 42 Posts: 25,185	RE: My days of pooper-scooping are OVER. and what if I want them to die? Huh? what then. And yes... Whorli was mesmerized by this thing. She watched it go through the whole cycle about 5 times, and felt the need to describe it to me in detail with all the excitement of a 7 year old on Christmas Morning... oh yea, did I mention that we saw the boxes after coming back from the movies and grocery story, and had a trunk full of frozen food. Did Whorli help me with the food? NOOOOO. She again ran like a 7 year old on Christmas morning to investigate the nature of the boxes on our doorstep. __________________ RIP

11-19-2005, 10:10 AM	#4
Tps222 FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Age: 35 Posts: 6,168	RE: My days of pooper-scooping are OVER. Much easier to not have animals at all. Unfortunately I do. In which it is hard, and the cats are dumb.

11-19-2005, 10:31 AM	#5
whorlichan Tiny Plastic Meat Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Valley, Los Angeles Age: 42 Posts: 669	RE: My days of pooper-scooping are OVER. deltro: the tray that holds the poop is actually a drawer on the side, made of hard plastic. The cats can't do a damn thing to it. As for breaking, we'll find out soon enough. Tps: I love my kitties. They're very very stupid at times, yes; they are also very affectionate and warm and keep me company. And there's nothing like waking up to a pair of scary green eyes and a mouth full of sharp teeth whining for treats. Mike: I did SO help with the groceries. I ran to open the damn door for you, since you were overloaded with groceries and wouldn't have been able to do so yourself. I am a GOOD girlfriend. __________________ Goddess of Chocolate Sauce First ever graduate of the Quetzacoatino Academy for Aspiring Deities My lame LJ My friend Cassie's amazing photography

11-19-2005, 11:31 AM	#6
Tps222 FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Age: 35 Posts: 6,168	RE: My days of pooper-scooping are OVER. But if you didn't have the cats you wouldn't have to spend the money on the scoop-o-matic and the food. I guess if you enjoy the cats "love" in return, then that's cool. I respect that, that's just not me.

11-19-2005, 12:38 PM	#7
Omeganitros auauauau Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hee-Haw! Age: 37 Posts: 8,897	RE: My days of pooper-scooping are OVER. I on the other, am also a cat-lover and my cat is totally rad because he ALWAYS goes outside to 1 or 2. All I have to do is feed him and let him outside and inside when he wants. And then night time after he's done hunting lizards and birds, he comes in and lay on my lap (or keyboard, argh).

11-19-2005, 12:51 PM	#8
whorlichan Tiny Plastic Meat Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Valley, Los Angeles Age: 42 Posts: 669	RE: My days of pooper-scooping are OVER. Omega: Back in California, the cats go in and out as they please. Here in Pennsylvania, they've never seen the outside and I prefer to keep it that way--I don't have a back or front yard here, and there are a lot of dogs and bad people around outside. My neighbors suck. __________________ Goddess of Chocolate Sauce First ever graduate of the Quetzacoatino Academy for Aspiring Deities My lame LJ My friend Cassie's amazing photography

11-19-2005, 12:52 PM	#9
Tasselfoot Retired BOSS Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Widget Heaven Age: 42 Posts: 25,185	RE: My days of pooper-scooping are OVER. Especially the creepy old guy next door and his 45 year old son who has no job and wears v-neck t-shirts 24/7. __________________ RIP

11-19-2005, 12:57 PM	#11
Cenright You thought I was a GUY?! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Beaumont (A town with 25 times fewer people than this site) Age: 38 Posts: 3,139	RE: My days of pooper-scooping are OVER. Our cat is an indoor cat, but even at the age of 14, he doesn't have too much trouble staying to the catbox. __________________ http://www.flashflashrevolution.com/...Cube_in_55.mpg

11-21-2005, 02:47 PM	#14
Tokzic FFR Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: TGB Age: 36 Posts: 6,878	RE: Re: RE: My days of pooper-scooping are OVER. I have cats that are trained to go in the litterbox, but instead of a litterbox that cleans itself, I have a robot that not only vapourizes the old dirty litterbox, but taps deep into Oblivion and grabs another one that is clean. How cool is that? Seriously though, I'd love one of those automated things for my cats. __________________ ~very popular guitar streamer~ Last edited by Tokzic: Today at 11:59 PM. Reason: wait what

11-21-2005, 03:25 PM	#15
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11-21-2005, 10:19 PM	#19
msbrunnettemickey FFR Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: BOOBALOOBA! Posts: 1,780	RE: My days of pooper-scooping are OVER. The first time i let my cat go outside on her own... She came back pregnant. __________________ בקצה השמיים, ובסוף המדבר, יש מקום רחוק מלא פרחי בר מקום קטן, עלוב ומשוגע, מקום רחוק מקום לדאגה יש אומרים שם שמשיקרה וחושבים אל כל מה שקרה אלוהים שם יושב ורואה ושומר אל כל משברא אסור לקטוף את פרחי הגן אסור לקטוף את פרחי הגן ודואג ודואג נורא

11-23-2005, 09:27 PM	#20
whorlichan Tiny Plastic Meat Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Valley, Los Angeles Age: 42 Posts: 669	RE: My days of pooper-scooping are OVER. ...I've just discovered a downside to this litterbox. I opened the poopie tray to see if it needed cleaning out--after all, it's been several days and my cats poop A LOT--and OH JESUS THE SMELL. It's not just a smell--it's an eye-watering STENCH. As soon as the tears cleared, I realized why. THE POOP HAS GROWN A THICK WHITE FURRY COVERING OF MOLD. I am so grossed out. I don't even want to go back there and throw it out, it's just so scary-looking. __________________ Goddess of Chocolate Sauce First ever graduate of the Quetzacoatino Academy for Aspiring Deities My lame LJ My friend Cassie's amazing photography

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