I adore but have not had cats (could not tolerate having to deal with a litter box), so I have to ask...should this be placed in a kitchen? Great idea, just would not like one in the kitchen.
Yes - The kitchen is not ideal, but living in a 900 sq. ft. home doesn't give you many options for a litter box location:) Especially in a 1940's bungalow! Thankfully I work from home and I'm able to keep everything nice and tidy on a daily basis:)
Your suggesting I keep the litter box on the counter top... or as if my cat hangs out on the countertops. Not the case. I used to have it in our laundry room in our old house but no longer have a laundry room to do so. Does that mean I used to have fecal matter in my "clean" clothes since it was next to my washer and dryer? Would the living room be a better location? Or maybe the dining room? There is never a great place for a litter box, but thats just how it is when you have an indoor
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cat. I'll risk the potential "e-coli" disasters that will "infect" my food and keep my beloved animal. Thanks for the comment.
To me this post is about your great DIY idea of having a pretty hide-away litter box in a small space with no other placement options.You did a great job! And it shouldn't bother anybody else who doesn't live in your space which room that awesome project ended up in.
As long as your cat is happy with it and it's easy for you to keep up with, that's all that matters. And I do think it's cute as can be. I also have an inside cat, so I speak from some experience.
Some people are so critical of other people! I think its a cute idea Amy and you do what you have to do when you have animals and LOVE them! Not all of us live in big mantions with animal wisperers. Lol
Love this idea Amy. I have been pondering trying to come up with an idea and this helps having a visual. I have two cats that also have their cat box in my kitchen, although my house is 2200 sq. ft., there is no other spot and my kitchen is rather large. I was thinking about maybe a table top for the microwave or a "coffee station" and the curtain idea is great. Don't listen to the non-cat people, you rock!! ;)
I love this and if I had more room, I would do it. We are retired in a single wide mobile and there isn't much extra space. All is used. I have put the litter box in my bathtub and used the shower in the other bath with my husband, but missed my tubbing. Then I had it in the shower, taking it out when he used it. Now it is on a shelf in our our bedroom. It works best for us and keeps our dog our of it. LOL
I like the idea BUT, don't that make your Kitchen/home stink? I mean I love a cat but when they get on counters, it's like prepping your food on the litter box. Sorry but germs Thats Really gross!
Amy, I think it is a great idea for hiding what those of us with cats must put somewhere. I'm sure with all the products for odor control, germ control, and the various automatic litter boxes most people entering your home never know its there. While the location may not be ideal (and I'm sure you would prefer to be able to relocate it) but sometimes we live in spaces where there is little choice. I would like to commend you for finding a great solution instead of getting rid of your
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precious cat because of a less than perfect location. Besides, I can think of several of my friends who could use this solution even though the litter boxes are in other location. Its hidden from sight, kitty has privacy and safety (from his perspective) since he can't be seen. This goes in my keeper file.
Thanks for the comments all! I'll try to answer a few questions below:
Could this be adaptable? Yes, I've even seen something similar done with other pieces of furniture to use in other parts of the home. You can also buy different types of litter boxes and custom make a "cat home" adaptable to whatever litter box you have.
Doesn't it smell? No not really - but I also work from home and pretty much clean it out all
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the time. Kind of just a habit. The actual litter box is also pretty contained so that helps as well.
Doesn't your cat get on the countertops since the litter box is in the kitchen? Well first, my cat doesn't get on the countertops. She jumps up about everywhere else, but was taught as a kitten to NOT jump on the counters. Yes - cats ARE trainable. Second, even if the litter box was somewhere else... and if a cat did get on the counters... wouldn't she still get her germs on the counters? And shouldn't you clean your kitchen every time you cook anyways?? I know I do.... Anyways, kind of doesn't matter what pet you have or where they do their "business"... they will carry germs no matter what. Cat's are also extremely clean. My cat is bathing herself just about every time I see her.
Why in the KITCHEN? Well... I live in a 950 square foot 1940's house and it was the only possible location to put it. I also like having tile in the area because I can scrub the floors down with some 409:) Really, there is no ideal place for a litter box. And we also don't have a laundry room either, which is where we used to have it in our old house.
If you would like to see my full post on how to build this, please visit my blog listed on the post! Thanks all!
We did something similar when we lived in an apartment. We attached a skirt like this around the sink in the bathroom to hide all the stuff that belonged in the cabinet we didn't have at the time. It seems like it would work great for the cat box too. Good idea Amy.
Could this be adaptable? Yes, I've even seen something similar done with other pieces of furniture to use in other parts of the home. You can also buy different types of litter boxes and custom make a "cat home" adaptable to whatever litter box you have.
Doesn't it smell? No not really - but I also work from home and pretty much clean it out all ...»
Doesn't your cat get on the countertops since the litter box is in the kitchen? Well first, my cat doesn't get on the countertops. She jumps up about everywhere else, but was taught as a kitten to NOT jump on the counters. Yes - cats ARE trainable. Second, even if the litter box was somewhere else... and if a cat did get on the counters... wouldn't she still get her germs on the counters? And shouldn't you clean your kitchen every time you cook anyways?? I know I do.... Anyways, kind of doesn't matter what pet you have or where they do their "business"... they will carry germs no matter what. Cat's are also extremely clean. My cat is bathing herself just about every time I see her.
Why in the KITCHEN? Well... I live in a 950 square foot 1940's house and it was the only possible location to put it. I also like having tile in the area because I can scrub the floors down with some 409:) Really, there is no ideal place for a litter box. And we also don't have a laundry room either, which is where we used to have it in our old house.
If you would like to see my full post on how to build this, please visit my blog listed on the post! Thanks all!