Van Ness Enclosed Sifting Cat Litter Pan, Giant Blue

bought this litter box because cleaning my litter boxes hurt my back. I thought a sifting litter box would help prevent back pain. but this box does not. although my cats are using this new box, I didnt realize that I would have to lift a heavy load to lift the sifter grate. that was not the back breaker for me though. I had to place the grate box in a 3rd box then lift the 2nd box full of litter and pour it into that 3rd box. this process was very unsteady and difficult for me. but the worst part of dealing with this litter box was having to scrape litter from the grate and trying to unlatch the top. the latches were very hard to unlatch with one latch that I have yet to be able to unlatch bought this litter box because cleaning my litter boxes hurt my back. I thought a sifting litter box would help prevent back pain. but this box does not. although my cats are using this new box, I didnt realize that I would have to lift a heavy load to lift the sifter grate. that was not the back breaker for me though. I had to place the grate box in a 3rd box then lift the 2nd box full of litter and pour it into that 3rd box. this process was very unsteady and difficult for me. but the worst part of dealing with this litter box was having to scrape litter from the grate and trying to unlatch the top. the latches were very hard to unlatch with one latch that I have yet to be able to unlatch. although this box was cheap I truly wish I had not bought it … more

I don't leave reviews. But I need to save some other cat parents. I really did not mean to purchase this litter box. But I purchased it and thought, hey let me see if this makes cleaning the litter easier. NOT AT ALL. This box was an addition to our current litter box setups. This shifter will spill outside the box leaving a bigger mess if you do not shift it correctly (must pull straight up). After adding 25+ pounds of cat litter (my cats like a deep litter box), it was difficult to get the strainer out. This litter box is not for people who have hand mobility issues or back problems. The plastic is flimsy. We received this litter box on Sunday and set it up, two days later I am writing I don't leave reviews. But I need to save some other cat parents. I really did not mean to purchase this litter box. But I purchased it and thought, hey let me see if this makes cleaning the litter easier. NOT AT ALL. This box was an addition to our current litter box setups. This shifter will spill outside the box leaving a bigger mess if you do not shift it correctly (must pull straight up). After adding 25+ pounds of cat litter (my cats like a deep litter box), it was difficult to get the strainer out. This litter box is not for people who have hand mobility issues or back problems. The plastic is flimsy. We received this litter box on Sunday and set it up, two days later I am writing this review. Cat used it one time. Clumped up pee and poop stick to the strainer AND the bottom of box. You will still have to scoop. This litter box is a no go for us! My cats love Van Ness litter boxes. I tried the Nature's Made high walled litter box and absolutely hate it because my cats are constantly spilling litter outside the box. So I wanted to go back to the Van Ness brand. Luckily, I have not thrown away the other litter box. I am going to take the lid off this one and just use it as 2 high walled litter boxes without the strainer. Great $20 purchase for two new high walled litter boxes, but not so great $65 shifting litter box! … more

At first I was really excited about this litter box, but the very first time I used it, one of the bottom trays cracked - the trays are made of such wimpy plastic that they are unable to support the weight of picking them up with litter inside, which is necessary to sift. Such a great, promising design, but I am really very disappointed with the lack of functionality due to the light, inappropriate plastic used. I do not recommend this litter box.

bought this litter pan thinking it would be easier than the litter pan I purchased back in 2018. This has a screen that catches the litter so the sand sifts through. However, I have a cat that insists on cleaning every time she soils it. I live in a condo so getting rid of cat odors is important. After a while it gets heavy with the correct amount of kitty litter. If your cat's litter pan is in a basement or garage, this is a good idea. Not good for indoor access, in my opinion.

We have multiple cats and recently switched from the regular domed litter Box to two of the domed sifting litter boxes. Van Ness should add some type of knob, handle or ridge on these boxes so they can be grabbed & pulled apart to sift the litter. The concept is great, but the quality of the plastic is poor. Very thin & flimsy and it wiggles when trying to pour it from one thru the sifter to the other. The side of one box started to bend & crack & I broke 2 of my nails trying to wedge my fingers underneath the top box to lift it, which becomes even heavier from soiled cat litter. Really could use some handles or a knob to help grab & lift it. Not sure if I'd recommend it because the quality isn't We have multiple cats and recently switched from the regular domed litter Box to two of the domed sifting litter boxes. Van Ness should add some type of knob, handle or ridge on these boxes so they can be grabbed & pulled apart to sift the litter. The concept is great, but the quality of the plastic is poor. Very thin & flimsy and it wiggles when trying to pour it from one thru the sifter to the other. The side of one box started to bend & crack & I broke 2 of my nails trying to wedge my fingers underneath the top box to lift it, which becomes even heavier from soiled cat litter. Really could use some handles or a knob to help grab & lift it. Not sure if I'd recommend it because the quality isn't the greatest. It is a bit hard to use, and you can pinch your fingers when trying to lift the box out of the box the way it's stacked. … more

Out of all the litter boxes we have tried this one by far is the best, the cleanest no matter most of the clumping litters we have used it still is able to retain all the wet separated clumps from going back into cleaner litter. We will be ordering another one and that's all we will ever need for our 7 princesses filters also keeps all oder . Thank you thank you, very pleased customers and most importantly very happy (still naughty) kitties.

I hate this litter box! The entire process of cleaning the litter is too long as you have to go back and forth between two bins, the clasps on the side don’t work, litter gets all over the place when cleaning, filters don’t keep the smell down, and the door flap broke off almost immediately. Please do not waste your money on this!

So far, I'm unimpressed! The packaging included industrial-strength tape to attach the instructions to the cat box pieces, so the instructions ripped, when I tried to remove them. A few small pieces of Scotch tape would've been better. The plastic flap that is supposed to act as an entrance/exit door is horrible. It WILL NOT stay attached! I'll have to see if either or both of my cats will actually use this covered box.

I thought this was genius. Nope, not at all the the waste gets stuck in the grates of the sifter pan. It is more of a pain than anything. I have since thrown away the sifting part. (Wish I thought that through before I brought it to the dump. The lid now does not snap on because its missing it.)

I can't open the top. Very hard to do. When I go to change boxes the one with holes, litter is always stuck like concrete. Its awful for a product that is to be so easy. Can anyone please give me advice. Did I mention I bought 2 sets of these. Cats are using my floor now. I'm about to throw boxes and cats out the window.