By Marva Marrow 

Sometimes it really is the simple, organizational things in life that provide real satisfaction. Although I (and you likely feel the same way) very much prefer NOT to have a litterbox in the bedroom, on occasion it is necessary. In my case, this happens when I have a new cat come into the household and I need to reassure them, bond with them, and also keep them separate/isolated from the others until I am sure they are healthy, not harboring an illness that might come out with the stress of travel or moving to a new environment. 

Or in my instance, when I have new kittens on the way and this is a first time or nervous mother – instead of putting her safely isolated in the Kitten Room, I prefer to have her constantly under watch, even after the babies are born. Newborn kittens are fragile and new mothers are also unpredictable – will they bond with their babies? Know instinctively what to do? Will they be nervous and start carrying the little ones around? I want to be sure the new mother feels safe and at ease. And I know she will feel this way in my bedroom. 

There are certainly other reasons to have a litterbox in the bedroom – and many to wish the box was NOT in the bedroom. It is inconvenient! All that litter scattering everywhere – bare feet tracking it into bed (think the Princess and the Pea with those granules or pellets under the covers!), stepping on “crunchies” in the middle of the night..need I continue??