Love your Litter-Robot™? Want to tell your friends and family about it? For a limited time, you can spread the Litter-Robot™ word and automatically be entered into our Refer-A-Friend contest. Contestants will receive the $10 coupon and will be entered into a drawing to win great prizes including Kitty A GoGo™, cat scratch feeders, cat track toys,  hidden litter boxes and a Litter-Robot™!

To enter, click here  and complete the form. Entries received before August 25, 2011 will automatically be entered into the drawing for prizes. Winners will be contacted by e-mail and the winning names will be posted on this blog.

Earth Day was founded in 1970 by Wisconsin Senator, Gaylor Nelson, surrounding the Santa Barbara oil spill of 1969. Each year on April 22nd millions of people celebrate Earth Day by making a pledge to do their part to maintain a healthy, sustainable environment.

Automated Pet Care Products, Inc. is also making a pledge. This year, we will host an ‘Earth Day Ideas’ contest. We invite you to share your recycling tips and energy saving ideas with us by posting a reply to this blog. On April 22nd, we will choose a random winner to receive an ECO friendly Litter-Robot, and a package of biodegradable litter pan liners. We look forward to reading your ‘Earth Day Ideas.’

The  2011 Litter-Robot Video Contest was a smashing hit! We received so many amazing videos from people who put hours of time and energy into creating a video for this contest. It goes to show that people truly love their cats. We were so impressed that we decided to give away many prizes including 3 Litter-Robots, 3 Gift Packs and several calendars. Thanks for all the hard work and energy you put into your videos. Our panel of judges truly enjoyed them.

Below are the winners:

Litter-Robot Winners:

Winston Beirut

Litter Robot Goes Round

Put The Scoop Away

Gift Pack Winners:

We Love Our Litter Robot

Louie the Cat Man

Pepe\’s Mission

Calendar Winners:

A Simple Cat: O\’Malley and the Litter Robot

Morella Plays Fetch

Lilah Practicing Her Dance Steps

Zoe\’s Litter Robot Plea

Punkin Shows What Lazy Really Means

Kaya Cher\’s Video to Win a Litter Robot

Chessie Water Cat

Black or White

Rocky @ Litter Back Playing

Toogz Litter Robot Contest

P Bob the Cat Plays Fetch

Gracie and the Spider

Thanks again to everyone who participated in our 2011 Litter Robot Video Contest!

Litter-Robot Eliminates One of the Dreaded Spring Cleaning Chores for Cat Lovers! Automated litter box frees owners’ time, removes odor and scraps scooping duty as seen on CNBC http://classic.cnbc.com/id/42088169

PONTIAC, Mich., Mar 15, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Spring cleaning ushers in the new season with a fresh, clean home. For households with cats, the litter box always needs special attention and springtime is a perfect opportunity to finally get rid of one of the dirtiest and unwanted jobs — cleaning the litter box. Automated Pet Care Products, Inc. has eliminated that dreaded chore with the Litter-Robot(TM), the only automated, self-cleaning litter box made in the USA.

With the Litter-Robot(TM), cleaning the litter box is as simple as changing a kitchen garbage bag every few days. Seven minutes after a cat uses it, the Litter-Robot automatically rotates and its patented litter sifting process gently separates the waste clumps from the litter and deposits it into a large waste drawer lined with a plastic bag, leaving behind a clean bed of litter for the cat.

Litter-Robot(TM) ensures an odor-free environment and forever eliminates scooping a dirty litter box by hand. The sifting system is so efficient that owners will save up to 50 percent on litter as compared to manual scooping.

“The Litter-Robot(TM) is unique in that it saves owners both time and money, something we’re all trying to do,” said Brad Baxter, president of Automated Pet Care Products. “Best of all, by completely eliminating this household chore, it gives owners the time and freedom to do other things or even take a weekend trip without worrying about the litter box.” Additionally, the Litter Robot(TM) system does not require any special waste trays, expensive litter crystals, or chemical cartridges to operate; simply use a favorite clumping litter and line the waste drawer with an inexpensive kitchen garbage bag.

Litter-Robot(TM) features include: — Patented litter sifting system; No rake that can jam or clog; No special receptacles or bags; — Works with any clumping litter; Dramatically reduces odor; Uses less litter; — Made in USA; 90-day money-back guarantee; 18-month full warranty Litter-Robot(TM) is made in the USA and costs $329 – $349 and includes shipping.

It is available online at www.litter-robot.com.

About Litter-Robot(TM) Automated Pet Care Products, Inc., based in Pontiac, Mich., is the maker of the Litter-Robot(TM), the only automated, self-cleaning litter box product made in the USA. The Litter-Robot makes life easier for cat owners by eliminating the daily hassle of litter box scooping. An innovative and talented team has created a safe and reliable automatic self-cleaning litter box that is efficient, works flawlessly, and requires only minimal attention. The Litter-Robot(TM) made its market debut in April of 2000. Made from tough recyclable plastics and industrial grade components, the Litter-Robot(TM) was designed to last. It is a quality appliance, not a dispensable product that needs to be replaced every year. The company stands behind this self-cleaning litter box with an 18-month full warranty and 90-day money-back guarantee. Litter-Robot(TM) is available for purchase online at www.litter-robot.com.

SOURCE: Automated Pet Care Products, Inc.

CONTACT: Media Contact: PublicCity PR Monica Luoma, 586-612-8220 mluoma@publiccitypr.net Copyright

1/24/11   KATV Channel 7 –  The Spirit of Arkansas recently featured the Litter-Robot in their sgement “We Try It Before You Buy It.”  Click the link to view the entire segment: http://www.katv.com/Global/category.asp?C=200911

Announcing our 2011 Litter-Robot Video Contest! The grand prize winner will receive a Litter-Robot! To enter our contest simply create a video of 2 minutes or less highlighting your cute or funny cat. Videos that show off your Litter-Robot will be given special consideration (if they make it to the finals they could win a valuable Litter-Robot accessory pack). Upload your video to YouTube, and send us a link with your name, address, phone number and email to LitterRobotKittyContest@gmail.com  Entries must be received by 3/15/11.

No purchase necessary. All entries must be received by March 15, 2011. Void where prohibited. Sponsored by Automated Pet Care Products. Based on best judgment and subjective factors. All decisions by management are final. Winners will be announced on our blog, Facebook page (www.facebook.com/litter-robot) and in our April Newsletter. Automated Pet Care Products, Inc. reserves the right to alter any of the rules of the contest at any time.

Click here to see a sample from our 2009 Video Contest:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90Z3H8G5yYs

Celebrate Earth Day 2010 and enter to win a FREE ECO Unit Litter-Robot^TM made from 100% recycled plastics!

Earth Day was founded in 1970 by Gaylord Nelson (1916-2005), a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin.  At the time (and of course, still today) there was growing concern about population growth and its effect on the environment and April 22^nd was chosen as the day to celebrate the Earth and the environment.

Here at Automated Pet Care Products, Inc., we build our products in Juneau, Wisconsin, USA (county seat of Dodge county).  Building and buying locally helps to reduce carbon emissions from costly transportation from overseas – not to mention keeping jobs here in the USA.  Using recycled materials and designing products for longevity and repair are also big steps toward reducing environmental impact.

To celebrate Earth Day we are giving away a FREE ECO Unit Litter-Robot^TM.   Simply write a paragraph or two (by commenting on this article) on how you and your pet are trying to reduce environmental impact.  Or, if you have any tips or advice on how to be more ‘green’ with your pet, that would be great too.

The winner will be randomly selected from all the comments.  Only pertinent comments will be considered for the drawing.  Make sure to use a valid email address so we can contact you.   Deadline for all comments will be June 1, 2010.  The winner will be announced on this blog (www.litter-robot.com/blog) by June 8, 2010.

Brad Baxter, owner of Automated Pet Care Products, Inc., (home of the Litter-Robot) was a guest on the popular daily morning show ‘The Balancing Act’ on Lifetime Network (7:00AM to 8:00AM EST) on March 9, 30 and April 13.  Also on the show was Ann Kulka, an enthusiatic Mom and business owner who loves her Litter Robot! 

Check out latest review from the House Keeping Channel.

Wow! What great videos of the automatic litter box we all love – the Litter Robot. In total we had approximately 40 entries.  We were so impressed that we added a new prize for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place – a brand new Bubble Globe, and we’re still giving away 10 Ramps. Actually, all the videos were great and you can tell that they were done with a lot of enthusiasm. Thanks for participating in this contest – fun stuff!

Below are the winners:

Grand Prize (Bubble Unit Litter Robot): The Amazing Litter Robot – The Finer Things in Life
2nd Prize (Bubble Globe): Cat Poop – Blinded by the Light
3rd Prize (Bubble Globe): Kitty Kribs
4th Prize (Bubble Globe): Oli in the Space Ship

Ramp winners in no particular order:

This is Squeebles
Speedie Taking a Break
Love is Strange
Pepper and the Litter Robot
Oh Yeah Felix Loves his Litter Robot
Sacha and her Around the World Litter Robot
Callie the Litter Robot Star
Jasper Fetching and using the Litter Robot
Luna and Her Litter Robot
Little Shirley

There’s still time to submit your video! Contest runs until July 1st (extended from June 1st). Winners announced July 8th. 1st Prize winner gets brand new ‘Bubble’ Unit Litter Robot. (10) 2nd Prize winners get a Litter Robot Ramp. See right hand column below for entry form. If you have submitted a video and don’t see it here, please try to resubmit. We have had several entries without a YouTube link (make sure you enter the link). Thanks!

Nando P.

Howard Hill with Scooter and Litter Robot

Petey and the Litter Robot

Pepper & the Litter Robot

Oh Yeah! Felix Loves his Litter Robot

Cat Poop

Luna and her Gadget

Little Shirley & the Litter Robot

Emma – not very smart

Litter Robot Antics

Alibaba and OUR Champion-Litter Robot

Oli and Litter Robot

litterrobot

jasper fetching and using litter robot

Litter Robot

Feline PoopyCam

Litter Robot

Cat Using Litter Robot

Litter Robot in Action

Callie loves the litter robot

I, Robot

Mia using Litter Robot!

Tanta and the Litter Robot 2009

Callie, The Litter-Robot Star

Litter-Robot & Sasha

Tigers Litter Robot

MOV00397

MOV00407

OLI in the space ship…

Litter Robot Demo, starring Stinky the Cat

bigcatneedsbiggerrobot

Litter Robot

Violet’s back somersault

Maple the Manx uses the Litter Robot

Thank you for all the great comments. It was really refreshing to read about all of the creative ways used to lessen the impact of you and your pet on the environment. I feel sorry for the companies making cat toys since so many of you mentioned that you make your own out of scraps around the house! — and I didn’t realize so many folks were growing their own catnip! Many of you also mentioned spaying and neutering which also is really important. Overall some great ideas shared.

Ok, so we numbered the comments sequentially and then used a random number generator to select the winner. We were so pleased with the overall response that we decided to select an additional (10) 2nd place winners who will receive a free Litter-Robot Ramp.

1st Place Winner:
Katie

2nd Place Winners:
Lisa and Dan
FridrihLop
Laura
Kelly
Laurel Krahn
Amber Wentz
Danny
Cris Bonuso
Miriam
Elena

All winners above will receive email notification as well. Congratulations!

Celebrate Earth Day and enter to win a FREE ECO Unit Litter-Robot^TM made from 100% recycled plastics!

Earth Day was founded in 1970 by Gaylord Nelson (1916-2005), a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin.  At the time (and of course, still today) there was growing concern about population growth and its effect on the environment and April 22^nd was chosen as the day to celebrate the Earth and the environment.

Here at Automated Pet Care Products, Inc., we build our products in Juneau, Wisconsin, USA (county seat of Dodge county).  Building and buying locally helps to reduce carbon emissions from costly transportation from overseas – not to mention keeping jobs here in the USA.  Using recycled materials and designing products for longevity and repair are also big steps toward reducing environmental impact.

To celebrate Earth Day we are giving away a FREE ECO Unit Litter-Robot^TM.   Simply write a paragraph or two (by commenting on this article) on how you and your pet are trying to reduce environmental impact.  Or, if you have any tips or advice on how to be more ‘green’ with your pet, that would be great too.

The winner will be randomly selected from all the comments.  Only pertinent comments will be considered for the drawing.  Make sure to use a valid email address so we can contact you.   Deadline for all comments will be June 1, 2009.  The winner will be announced on this blog (www.litter-robot.com/blog) by June 8, 2009.

So What Makes a Product ‘Green’?

Most agree that using recycled materials (like our ECO Unit) constitutes a green product.  While using recycled materials is great, it’s only part of the story.  It has become the norm to buy cheap throw-away, land-fill clogging products.  If a product is cheap enough, why worry about how long it will last – just buy another one!   And if a product malfunctions or breaks, forget about repairing it – products are rarely designed for repair.

If manufacturers want to be ‘green’, they also have to make quality products that last.  Products also need to be designed for repair and disassembly at the end of their useful life for recycling.  This does not necessarily mean that products have to cost more.  Often, a simple design change can prevent failure and then a consequent trip to the garbage can.   Just imagine the energy and material savings achieved if products lasted longer?  While this philosophy may be in conflict with what some consider economic ‘progress’, the throw-away product model is not sustainable in the long run.

Let’s build clever, durable products, allowing for repair if necessary – and recycling at end of life.  That’s what we call GREEN!

New Bubble Globe and Lip Extender

Due to the many requests for a larger Globe we are pleased to introduce our latest enhancement……the Bubble Globe.

A skylight-type window mounted to the back wall of the Globe adds about 3 inches in the front-to-back depth of the litter chamber and provides natural lighting to the litter chamber. If you already have a Litter-Robot II and want to upgrade you can also just purchase the Bubble Globe alone.

In conjunction with the Bubble Globe, we have introduced an add-on accessory called the Lip Extender

Sometimes larger cats, or cats that have not mastered turning around in the Globe will ‘miss’ their target. The Lip Extender catches these ‘misses’ and redirects the errant liquid back into to the litter. The clever design provides for self-cleaning of any tracked litter on the Lip Extender. During the clean cycle, tracked litter is fed back into the Globe during the rotation. Note that Lip Extender is included with Bubble Unit or Bubble Globe.

Lip Extender shown assembled