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Perfection in Cat Litter Boxes Has Been Created FINALLY!

The Litter-Robot Gang — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:09:08 +0000

I was truly skeptical about purchasing my Litter Robot 2. For starters, cats are FINICKY! Secondly, my cat, Ashley is 11 1/2 years old so I’m quite certain she is “stuck in her ways”! Well, it took a couple of days of letting her old litter box get yucky and she decided that the Litter Robot 2 was a MUCH better option! We did encourage her to use it by making the opening to her old litter box a little less convenient with a blanket draped across a portion of it. Much to my delight, Ashley has taken to her new “potty” far better than we EVER expected! She LOVES it! Needless to say, I LOVE it too! This thing is absolutely phenomenal!!! There isn’t another self-cleaning litter box on the planet that compares to it! Let me just say that I have NEVER, EVER considered being a salesperson, but after buying the Litter Robot 2, I honestly believe I could sell these things door-to-door, simply because I have such FAITH in the quality, workmanship, ingenuity, AND ease of use of this product! I would like to KISS the inventor! (Well, maybe not…my hubby might disapprove!) I cannot say enough good things about the Litter Robot 2! I was also afraid that if Ashley HEARD the machine working that it would scare her away from it. The first time she saw and heard it her eyes got huge and she was rubber-necking to get a good look and I thought, uh-oh!! So I began talking to her as I always do and diverted her attention from the Robot. It worked great! The Robot doesn’t make much noise at all, more like a “humming” sound and the movement is slow and steady until it is finished. She now never even looks over at it when it is “doing its thing”! Every once in awhile, I’ll be passing through the house near the Robot and I’ll hear the little motor kick on and I smile and say, “Thank You, Lord and please BLESS the inventor of this miraculous device in every way he or she needs to be blessed!” I ABSOLUTELY am THRILLED with this product and I would recommend it to EVERY cat owner. You may as well not waste your time shopping for THE perfect litter box…you can ONLY get it here! Perfection in cat litter boxes has been created FINALLY!

Carolyn

West Monroe, LA

The Litter-Robot Gang — Fri, 06 May 2011 15:25:43 +0000

I have had my litter robot for about a month now and I do have to say that this thing is awesome. My Perrforma Plus self cleaning litter box died earlier this year, so after a couple of month of manually scooping I started looking for a replacement. Then after looking at all of the reviews from just about every other self cleaning litter box out there, I decided to give the litter robot a shot. It is rather expensive initially, but with virtually no other extra’s to purchase after that, it actually ends up a better deal in the long run. I only have one cat (12lb tiger) and he was already used to a covered box so this was an easy transfer (just put a scoop of his old litter in with the new) and he’s been using the robot ever since. Only have to empty the bag once every 8 to 10 days and it there is virtually no smell in the house. (I spray the waste bin about every 3rd day with Lysol disinfectant spray and the room stays odor free!) It is great to be able to take off for a long weekend and not have to worry about the cat box. I suggest using the EverClean extra strength unscented litter with the robot, together they just work!

Michael,

Davie, FL

CNBC Reports About the Litter-Robot

The Litter-Robot Gang — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:56:40 +0000

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

Litter Robot Self Cleaning Litter Box gets press from Pawprintsthemagazine.com

Brad — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:59:11 +0000

The Litter-Robot

Reprinted from Pawprintsthemagazine.com

By Stacy E. Smith

Who has an electric, automated, self-cleaning litter box (LitterMaid, etc.)? Raise your hand. Who wishes they had one, but would rather not spend a couple of hundred bucks on a litter box? Who has one and wishes they hadn’t spent a couple of hundred bucks on it? We can relate. We have one that sits unplugged and is now scooped just like a traditional, non-electric, non-self-cleaning, non-automated litter box. The rake that moved back and forth across the litter in order to sift out the clumps and leave clean litter behind seemed to always be clogged with the sticky combination of urine/feces and kitty litter causing the entire machine to jam.

I came upon Litter-Robot a while ago, by accident, on the Internet (as I do many products) and based on the differences, thought we should give it a try. What is the difference? Litter-Robot is round – sort of shaped like a globe. We call it “Kenny” because, to us, it looks like the so-named, hooded, parka-clad character on the animated series, “South Park” on Comedy Central. The cat enters the globe, does its business and leaves just like a traditional covered litter box. Litter-Robot has an electronic sensor that tells it cycle seven minutes after a cat leaves. It slowly rotates and the clean litter is sifted through a grid into a holding area below. The beauty of this system is that there is absolutely nothing on which the cat’s “clumps” may become stuck. The unit then rotates back and forth a few times dumping the clumps into the receptacle tray below, and finally the last rotation allows the clean litter back into the globe with the unit returned to its original “home” position. There are a series of three lights that let you know what the Litter-Robot is doing; the green “ready light” signals that it is ready for use again (not that your cat needs to learn those). There is a safety mechanism in place that prevents the Litter-Robot from operating when a cat is inside. The globe rotates so slowly; so slowly that I’m not sure there would be much of a problem if the cat decided to re-enter the globe, but there is an additional safety feature in place that shuts off the motor automatically if that were to happen. It is impossible to imagine any cat that would climb into anything that is moving and making noise.

The receptacle needs to be lined, but one of the features of Litter-Robot is that there are no special liners to buy; ordinary kitchen garbage bags will do the trick.

Litter-Robot Tip #1: Adjusting the Cat Sensor

The Litter-Robot Gang — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:31:44 +0000

Have you ever found your Litter-Robot stopped in mid rotation and possibly with the red light blinking? This could be a sign that your cat sensor needs adjustment. Sometimes after adding litter or replacing litter in the globe, the total weight of the globe becomes high enough that during the rotation or even while stationary (without cat inside) the cat sensor is triggered. If the Cat Sensor is triggered continuously for more than 2 minutes then the red light starts to blink. This problem can be easily fixed by simply adjusting the Cat Sensor. Here are recommended steps for adjusting the Cat Sensor:

1. Turn off unit and remove Globe.
2. Turn on power with Globe removed. Does gear turn?
3. If NO go to step 4. If YES, turn off power and go to step 5.
4. Try ‘exercising’ the Safety Line in the Base – push and release it several times such that you hear the clicking noise of a switch. Turn the power off then on again. Does the Globe now turn? If NO try repeating, but if still no rotation of the gear, then you will need to contact Customer Service. If YES, you are done. Re-position Globe and verify that it completes a clean cycle (in this case adjustment of the cat sensor was not needed).
5. Turn the Base upside down so you are facing the bottom surface. Find the round black adjustment foot and simply turn it Clockwise (2) full complete turns (720 degrees).

6. Replace Globe and turn the unit ON. Verify that the Globe completes the clean cycle – if YES you’re done. If not, repeat step 5. If you are still having trouble, contact Customer Service .