#litter boxes

Daniel Villarreal at LGBTQ Nation:

Evangelical MAGA pastor Tony Suarez recently claimed that, in eastern Tennessee, there are “kitty litter boxes in the public schools for the girls that identify as furries.” It’s a regularly debunked right-wing lie that conservatives regularly resurrect to build public opposition against transgender students and “woke” school policies. Suarez claimed to have knowledge of this from when one of his kids was in middle school. “This is in the Bible Belt,” he said while speaking on the FlashPoint broadcast. “We have to be watchmen on the wall and say, ‘No,’ … On our watch we’re not gonna allow this — whether it’s Islam, wokeism — it cannot infiltrate our schools. And it’s going to take moms and dads that are committed to being those watchmen on the wall for our children.”

While the FlashPoint broadcast promises to deliver “a unique melting pot where we dive into pressing political issues of our time” with “expert analysis” and “topics that mainstream media is too afraid of,” what Suarez said was just a lie. There have been zero documented cases of any American public school accommodating litter box usage by student “furries” (that is, students who dress up and behave like animals and house pets).

Republicans and conservatives have long repeated the lie that student furries are using litterboxes and demanding to be recognized as animals in schools. The myth was often brought up during discussions of school accommodations for transgender students, intended as a rejoinder: if schools are allowing trans students to attend school as their authentic selves when it comes to gender, then what’s to stop furries from demanding to be treated like animals?

On last Friday’s edition of FlashPoint, MAGA “pastor” Tony Suarez pushed the debunked transphobic lie that students are using litter boxes in public schools to identify as “furries.”

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From the 02.27.2026 edition of FlashPoint Television Network's FlashPoint:

I am excited to explore the best litter boxes for cats, especially from the brand Meowant. I have heard such great things about their products, and I want to make sure I choose the perfect one for my furry friend.

If anyone has recommendations or experiences with Meowant's litter boxes, I would love to hear your thoughts! It's important to me that my cat has a comfortable and clean space.

Thank you in advance for your help!

tldr; if the disability makes normal boxes too difficult then the Litter Robot 4 is probably your safest bet for automatic boxes, but consider the health, safety, and comfort of the cats as well as your own ability to maintain, fix, and clean the robot before purchasing.

Funny enough, one of Jackson Galaxy's own videos from a year ago is a good summary of why I'm not a fan.

Ultimately it boils down to this: despite what their designers say, automatic boxes are not built for cats. They're built for people.

When compared to a standard box it has more technical points of failure, is significantly more expensive, and does not align with anecdotal or research-proven cat box preferences (which is a large, clean, open-topped litter box). People choose automatic litter boxes because of their own comfort or convenience. Sometimes, like in the case of a disability, that will outweigh everything else.

Keep that in mind if you/your mom decide to purchase, because the cats might turn their nose up at it and you will need to do extra work to convince them to use it. Just because it's self scooping doesn't mean it's self cleaning either, and like all litter boxes it should be semi regularly cleaned with soap and water. There may also be technical failures and parts that need to be replaced. Consider if your mom is able to dismantle it to clean it or fix it with her disability.

If you do end up getting one, Whisker's Litter Robot 4 does seem like the best on the market in terms of safety. While I've seen reports of refusal to use, inappropriate elimination, and the LR4 being unhygienic, these are reports I've seen from all automatic boxes. What I haven't seen from the LR4 are any cases of crushing injuries or death, which I can't say about other automatic boxes.

If you're unsure about an automatic box, a sifting litter box may be the best of both worlds?

Below the cut are my list of concerns when it comes the automatic box:

As a proud cat parent, I’m always on the lookout for the best products to keep my furry friend happy and healthy. Recently, I stumbled upon Meowant, a brand that specializes in innovative pet supplies, particularly litter boxes for cats.

What I love about Meowant's litter boxes is their thoughtful design. They focus on both functionality and aesthetics, which means they not only work well but also look great in my home. The litter boxes are easy to clean, and the materials used are durable, ensuring they will last a long time.

Additionally, Meowant offers a variety of options tailored to different cat preferences and behaviors. Whether you have a kitten or a senior cat, there’s a Meowant litter box that will fit your needs.

I appreciate how the brand emphasizes the importance of a clean and comfortable environment for our pets. With Meowant, I feel confident that I’m providing the best for my cat.

If you’re in the market for a new litter box, I highly recommend checking out Meowant’s selection. You and your feline friend will be glad you did!

Daniel Villarreal at LGBTQ Nation:

Texas legislator Rep. Stan Gerdes (R) has introduced The FURRIES Act, legislation to punish students who act like non-human animals in schools and penalize schools who allow this behavior. Anti-transgender Republicans claim that schools have been forced to accommodate students who identify as house pet “furries.” However, educators have largely said these claims are untrue and have led to external hostility against students and school staff. Gerdes’ FURRIES Act, which stands for Forbidding Unlawful Representation of Roleplaying in Education and Schools, expressly forbids defecating in a litter box; licking one’s self for self-grooming; making animal noises; wearing collars, leashes or animal accessories; or any “surgical or superficial means” of displaying tails, fur, ears, or other physical animal features. It would also forbid teachers from promoting the idea that any of these behaviors are socially acceptable. Anyone witnessing the acceptance of non-human animal behavior by students would be allowed to file a complaint with the state attorney general, who is currently Ken Paxton, a transphobe. The attorney general could then leverage a $10,000 fine against schools for a first violation or a $25,000 fine for subsequent violations. The legislation makes exceptions for allowing animal behavior on Halloween, special theme days and through school mascots. [...]

A brief history of right-wingers spreading the cat litter box lie

“Furries” are a subculture of people who dress up as animals (usually in mascot costumes). Right-wingers have increasingly used the term to refer to anyone who dresses up like an animal or pretends to act like one. Real-life furries say their costumes allow them to express playful and hidden parts of their personalities that are harder to show in human form. The furry community overlaps with the gaming, anime, and fantasy art communities. They’re also known for being pro-LGBTQ and anti-racist. Various conservatives — including the current administration’s Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard — have repeated lies about schools recognizing furries as a gender identity, but fact-checkers and school districts have repeatedly debunked such stories as hoaxes. Such stories are often meant to bias people against trans individuals and against trans-inclusive school policies, since they mock the idea of living as one’s authentic self.

Countless busy cat owners across the globe rely on the convenience of automated self-cleaning litter boxes, trusting that these machines will function properly and not endanger their cats. But while many of these self-cleaning litter boxes are safe and reliable, one very popular design is not - and it's already been linked to several alleged cat deaths.

Unfortunately, the solution is not as simple as merely avoiding one brand, as "One Man Five Cats" explains. The popular British cat vlogger, who frequently reviews self-cleaning litter boxes, was instrumental in drawing attention to this fatally flawed litter box - one that potentially sits in thousands of cat-owning households already - and detailing what people need to do to keep their kitties safe.