Petmate Booda Clean Step Cat Litter Box Dome (Made in the USA with 95% Recycled Materials)- Titanium, Made in USA

Backstory: 4 decades of owning cats has led to many, many searches for the best litter boxes. Before this one, I had 3 pans out: a small basic pan for a kitten, a sifting one that used pine pellets, and a very large box with 3 high sides. Unfortunately, I have a digger, and all my cats seem to like to fly out of the pans at full velocity. I seriously think they have a secret contest to see who can scatter the litter the furthest and with pans being near my shower, litter was always in the shower, on the floor, even outside the room. The boyfriend was out of patience and I went searching for low scatter litter boxes. I found this one. It seemed like the right fit but wasn't sure I wanted to spend $70 on yet another type of litter box but I kept going back to it. Finally, one color was reduced to $45 and I finally gave in. REVIEW: I've only been using it a few weeks. It is already worth it just from less b!@#$ ING from my boyfriend about litter on the floor and in the shower. Don't get me wrong, there is still small amounts of litter on my floor but those steps combined with an extra large mat SIGNIFICANTLY reduce the litter tracked out and reduces how far it flies because they can't just take a flying leap. I'm not crazy about the shape. The outside looks so weird but that is not a concern to me. I don't, however, like the kidney shape inside. I think the thought process was no square corners, no stuck poop in the corners but I assure you my cats find a way to get to narrowed edges and with rectangular scoops, it's a bit of an awkward angle to scoop. This is well worth the tradeoff of not having litter in my shower every single day. As you'll read in other reviews, yes it has a large footprint but my previous litter box was oversized too. Yes, it does well containing litter scatter. The lid doesn't snap or lock into place (which could be a potential problem if you have a large dog who is determined to get a snack -- though the design should keep them from casually walking by and grabbing a bite) but for me the lid not having to be locked down just makes it easier for me to remove for cleaning. Summary/TLDR: If you're looking for a litter box to reduce scatter, this is the best I've found so far.

It took me weeks to commit to a litter box. I read tons of reviews and, as always, there was no big red arrow pointing at which box actually worked the best. I'm so glad I chose this one. I was a little worried because of all the hype, but it's legitimately better than any box I've had, and I've had a lot. There is NO smell. the filters are great. there's also SO MUCH less litter all over my floor. I've never been able to keep it contained, and although it's still all over, it's an unbelievable difference. one con - it takes up a TON of space. And like half of it is just the stairs, so it's not as big of a litter box as you'd think. I was a little disappointed in this, but it somehow doesn't look so ugly in my bathroom, and the stairs look a lot nicer than the litter that's right at the door in other boxes. I'm cheap, and lazy. Which are important factors when choosing a litter box. This was great. It's around the same price (maybe a LITTLE more) than a normal litter box that's the same size - but with a slight modification to the shape and size of the box, it's a huge improvement in function. I didn't want to spend a ton on a special litter box that probably won't work. I'm glad I didn't. I also wanted enough space so that I didn't have to clean as often and this is a good size (I know, I know - I'm abusive and neglectful... so you don't have to comment and tell me. maybe, instead, you can go and donate your time to an animal shelter or somewhere else where animals are actually suffering) - also, it contains smell better than any litter box I've had. Almost too good. get it, I've always preferred plain rectangle boxes to any other, but this one's legitimately better. the top doesn't stay on so great, and litter box liners don't fit perfectly. not real problems at all. I was confused when I got it and had trouble figuring out how to put in the filter and the piece that holds it in... there weren't instructions... but I figured it out. There really should be instructions though. OH, and it comes with a free liner and a filter. I've never used liners before but after reading a lot of reviews I also bought the johnny cat jumbo litter box liners. The liner that came with the box and the johnny cat ones have worked great for me. If you buy replacement filters, make sure you get the cleanstep ones, not just booda dome - I almost bought those ones, but the reviews warned me they're too small to fit in this one. make sure you get the right kind!!

Arrived quicker than expected, so I was able to test it out sooner. Very easy to put it together, but I do wish it lined up perfectly and had a better latch for the filter holder and also one to hold the dome to the base. Other than that, its a very good product. I got it to eliminate my cats problem of kicking out litter onto the floor and from pooping (and the occassional pee) over the side. It is very effective and there is a lot less litter on the floor and no more poop over the edge since there is none. I was worried that it wouldnt be big enough since the picture shows only a kitten in the entry but my heaviest (18lb) cat gets in there just fine. All three of my cats like it, and I let them hang out in it before putting any litter inside to see how they fit and to get comfortable with it...would make a great hideout, too, without litter of course. Maybe a pillow inside and they are happy. I plan on buying another one or two and completely get ride of the box shaped ones. I dont recommend using the filter unless you know it will stay in place, otherwise you will be fishing it out of the litter. The "latch" really is ineffective. I found the filter in my living room so one of them was playing with it which is gross. Also, my cat is a serious nudger with strength so I was worried she would knock the dome top off, but with three very active cats it is still in place. I recommend this product, the filter really doesnt matter (especially if you have a good cat litter and you scoop any messes out often) but it is awesome that they give you one and a bag with twist tie...I am a sucker for extras so these guys rock! I have to also say that my cats seemed to understand that they couldnt make as much of a mess with the dome, so they seemed to put extra effort into kicking the litter out of the regular boxes I have so if you want to cut down on that kind of thing, be sure to replace all of the regular catboxes. *Update* This is super easy to clean, I seen a few other reviewers said it is harder to clean than the box ones, but I have to disagree because the clumped pee just slides ride out with barely any effort. The box ones always have pee stuck on the edges and corners which is much harder to take care of and if not super careful could be flung everywhere. Ordering another one this Thursday to finally get rid of the box ones. People who have no complaints or problems with their old box ones, why on earth would you pay extra money for a more expensive dome one?? If it aint broke, dont fix. For the rest of us who are sick of litter all over the floor or the little "oops" over the side then get this dome and save yourself the dread of cleaning up those messes, you save yourself some time, frustration, and if you are like me a little less gagging is well worth a little extra money. Plus if you came to the same conclusion concerning the filter, leave the filter out and give your cat some extra light.

We were in the market for something a little different than the standard square boxes, main goal : contain litter scattering a little better. For starters this one looks cute.. not sure how much that matters, but to us it was minimal on our list of needs. So far this box is- eh, ok after a couple months.. #1 like: it does contain litter scattering messes on the floor from entering/exiting the box which is what we really wanted and it works. Possible con- The dome lid does come off pretty easily, now our cats haven't knocked it off yet but we have ours against a wall. If your litter box is free standing somewhere you may want to find a method to really secure the lid on as other reviewers did. Now that being said about it coming apart, I have noticed when cleaning it the cats somehow get pee on the seam where the top and bottom of the dome meet, like if they smoosh their butts on the wall in there and go it sits on the ledge of the seam so that needs cleaned/ wiped separately or it gets pretty gross. Nothing ever runs out of the box though which seems odd. Odor control is great -we have noticed slightly less odor when it's getting closer to cleaning days (usually2- 3x wk) thinking it's the design that holds the smell in as opposed to flap doors or an open box and again almost all but a few tiny stray litter pieces gets stuck on the steps when they are walking out which has been awesome! Finally- the down sides of this .. cleaning it can be frustrating.. we don't use bags to line our pans never have or ever will.. our cats tear them apart and it's useless anyway. The shape of the box makes it really difficult to scoop since the inner edges are rounded and not sure I have ever seen a pooper scooper shovel without a square edge?? soo you can't get into the "corners" of the box very easily. And the litter that does sit on the steps is really hard to get off without flipping the entire box upside down or hose vaccuming it.. its been a learning curve to figure out how to clean this thing. Overall review.. still a good buy but with some positives & negatives.

Great for multiple cats. Really large and does take up a lot of space. One of best litter boxes I've ever had to cut down on tracking due to design.

We have a small bathroom and scattered litter is a big pain for us. We switched from a regular covered litter box to the Booda and it is a major improvement! 95% of the litter that would normally be on the floor stays contained on the stairs inside the litter box. Our 2 cats had no problem adapting to the new litter box shape and they actually have more room to move around in there now. I would recommend that all of the stowaway litter should be cleaned off the stairs at least every other day or it will start to build up and end up being tracked anyway. It is a little difficult to pick up the litter out of the crevices of the stairs unless you're using a hand-vac. I chose the Pearl color and it is really lovely. It seems to brighten up the bathroom. The box came with one filter and one plastic liner, neither of which I really needed but they are nice extras. I suppose the filter helps a bit with the smell but I scoop the box regularly anyway so it's not much of a problem for me. Added later: After using this box a few weeks, I would like to add that the plastic liner bag that came with it was more of a pain than a help. It doesn't fit the box very well and our cats would pull the top back when digging and end up peeing over it, trapping the urine underneath the bag. I have since stopped using the liner bags and have been much happier. Also, the box itself is a little difficult to clean because of the crevices on the perimeter of the box. One crevice in particular, which is located near the stairs and is supposed to be a sort of clip to hold the bag liner in position, is a perfect place for urine and litter to get trapped in. Also the outside rim of the entire box serves as a nice little crevice for urine and litter to get trapped in. I use a brush and soap to clean it every two weeks when I dump the litter. I still love the box, but just wanted to comment that these particular design features could use some improving. Final review: Now that I've been using this box for a few months, I have decided to drop my rating from a 4 star to a 3 star. Although this box does help quite a bit with the litter scattering problem, I have found it so difficult to clean that I'm considering going back to a regular covered litter box and just buying a dust buster instead. I want to stress that this box is not a good option for male kitties who like to "aim high", as their urine will get trapped in the seam between the top and bottom halves of the box, creating a difficult mess to clean up. If you fail to clean out all of the urine, you are left with a strong urine odor after a day or so. This box is so awkward to clean, the only way I can thoroughly clean the urine out of the crevices it is to dump out all the litter, scrub the crevices with soap and water and either a good brush or a washcloth. Since my "high aiming" male kitty ends up peeing in the crevices every single day, this has become quite a chore. In conclusion, this box is good at stopping litter from escaping the box, but at a high cost of having to clean out the poorly designed problem areas daily. I would recommend it for female kitties only, and only if you are physically capable of handling the large box on the occasions you would need to clean it.

Both of my cats were diggers with litter going everywhere constantly. In a small apartment where you can’t hide your litter box in a closet or somewhere else more discreet, this is the best solution. I’ve tried multiple styles, & 1 of my cats was getting older & couldn’t jump into the box with the hole on top. This dome design was a good compromise for her. It is a little cramped for bigger cats but works fine for small to medium cats. A worthwhile purchase if you don’t want to sweep your floors constantly.

So far, so great! This litter box is pretty big because of the stairs, but I was looking for something that would reduce tracking of litter, keep my dog out (mini schnauzer, his size is about 15 lbs), and keep the cat feces out of sight, and so far this has done all 3. The lid is not connected, and lifts easily for scooping. I've only had it for a couple of days, but I'm thinking this might end up being the best litter box I've ever owned (and I've owned many, including an automatic.) One tip to help reduce tracking; I use the litter with the large crystals (not the tiny ones.) It's called "litter Maid Large Crystal Litter;" it is sold on amazon and also at Walmart for about $9 or $10 for 9 Lbs, and it lasts a pretty good amount of time (depending on how many cats you have using it, of course.). It is not scoopable (the large crystals soak up the urine), but it is the best I've found to minimize tracking, minimize odor, and also it does not stick to the inside of the litter box and make a gummy mess the way scoopable litter does. It is very easy to clean out the litter box with this kind of litter. (Remember that each time you scoop out the solid waste, you will give the litter a quick stir with your scoop, which maximizes freshness and odor control.) Another way to help reduce tracking is of course to have a mat underneath the opening of the litter box. I just use a cheap door mat with a rubber backing. The color Booda Dome I ordered was brushed nickel; it is a shiny dark gray. UPDATE: I've had this litterbox for a month now, and indeed it IS the best litterbox I have ever owned. The only con I've noticed is that it is somewhat difficult to dump the litter due to the size and shape of the box; you will need a medium to large trashcan with a fairly wide opening and you will need to dump the litter at an angle (this is what I have found works best for me.) You will need to sweep the stairs separately. I have not had the experience of urine dripping out of the sides like I've read on some reviews, but then again my cats are girls. My dad came over the other day and mentioned that he could not smell any cat smells and seemed quite impressed with the Booda Dome, even asking if I had shown this litterbox to my mom (she has 2 cats and uses the usual style rectangular catbox with scoopable litter, which makes quite a mess.) OK so anyway, to conclude my updated review, this catbox is awesome, and I highly recommend!!!

Bigger than expected and quite spacious. However, the overall workmanship is rather poor. Sharp plastic edges, leftover pieces of plastic from the mould and the cover doesn't sit properly on the base.

Muy buena calidad. Yo la regresé porque al final vimos que no nos funcionaría pero se ve muy bien el producto

Tengo un gato y un perro y seguido el perro metía su nariz buscando "bocadillos" en el arenero del gato. Este arenero evita que meta su nariz y escarbe. Es amplio y fácil de limpiar, el filtro es un extra muy bienvenido.

This litter box is absolutely brilliant. I have 7 cats and tracking litter was a problem, but having researched and read reviews on the American websites, I decided to buy this and was not disappointed. It was delivered much quicker than i expected which was great. It even looks nice (i have the 'pearl' colour). It has cut down massively on tracking litter - most of the litter remains on the steps inside the box. It also cuts down on 'nasty niffs'!! It is easy to clean - the top simply lifts off. It comes with 'litter liners' but I didn't bother with these and have had absolutely no problems whatsoever. The cats seem to prefer it to the other covered litter boxes - i think it is a lot more private for them and they feel secure and safe inside. I ordered the 'large', which was more than adequate for even my 'largest kitty'. I would recommend this to any cat owner without hesitation, and feel it was money worth spent. Thank you CleanStep!!

Einfach toll, meine Katzen benutzen es mit Vorliebe