Okay, so I finally tackled that circular cat litter box project I’ve been meaning to do for ages. Let me walk you through it. It was a bit of a journey, haha!
First things first, I grabbed a large plastic storage tub. I’m talking BIG. The bigger, the better, gives the cat room to move, ya know? Then I found a smaller, round plastic tub to use as a template for the entrance. I thought a circle would look nicer than a square, plus less sharp corners for the kitty.
Next, the scary part: cutting into the big tub. I used a jigsaw to cut out the circle I’d traced using the smaller tub. Let me tell you, plastic is MESSY. Bits of plastic EVERYWHERE. Definitely wear eye protection for this step. I almost forgot and nearly lost an eye!
Once the hole was cut, it was pretty rough. I used some sandpaper to smooth down the edges so the cat wouldn’t get scratched. This took a while, but it’s super important. I didn’t want any accidents. I even ran some duct tape around the edge for extra safety and to hide any remaining imperfections. Hey, gotta be practical!
Now, the entrance. I considered leaving it as just a hole, but that looked kinda boring. So I found some flexible plastic edging (the kind you use for gardens) and attached it around the hole with some strong adhesive. This gave it a nice, finished look and made the entrance a little more sturdy.
Next up, the inside. I lined the bottom of the tub with a thick layer of the usual cat litter. I made sure it was nice and deep, you know, for burying purposes. Cats are weirdos.
Finally, the moment of truth. I placed the new circular litter box in the usual spot and waited. My cat, Mittens, approached with suspicion. She sniffed around it, circled it a few times, and then… she hopped right in! Success! I was so relieved.
A couple of things I learned along the way:
- Plastic is a pain to cut cleanly. Take your time and go slow.
- Sandpaper is your friend. Use lots of it.
- Cats are surprisingly adaptable (sometimes).
What I Might Change Next Time
If I were to do it again, I’d probably invest in a nicer edging material for the entrance. The garden edging works, but it’s not the prettiest. Also, maybe I’d try to find a tub that’s already round to avoid the whole jigsaw situation altogether. Less mess is always a plus!
So yeah, that’s the story of my circular cat litter box. Not the most glamorous project, but definitely a functional one! And Mittens seems happy, which is all that really matters.
