Abstract: A cat scratcher in the form of a support having first and second sides and scratching media affixed to at least the first side thereof. The support has a first ramp, a first arc of curvature, a second ramp, a second arc of curvature and a third ramp, the first and second arcs of curvature having centers of curvature on opposite sides of the support, the arcs of curvature being less than 180 degrees.

Abstract: A device for facilitating a cat's self grooming. The device includes a pad for residing upon a planar surface and first and second grooming elements. The first and second grooming elements have nodules extending therefrom and each is releasably appended to the pad and to one another such that the grooming elements are selectively detachable from the pad and from each other.

Abstract: A cat scratching system for providing a surface suitable for cat scratching. The system includes a rigid support and a scratching medium. The rigid support has a support surface for receiving the cat scratching medium and the cat scratching medium has a first surface and a second surface, the first surface suitable for scratching and the second surface to be received by the rigid support. The support surface and second surface have complimentary releasable connectors facilitating the selective attachment of the scratching medium to the rigid support.

Abstract: A tool for separating animal waste from litter. The tool includes a scoop portion having a bottom, sidewalls and handle. The gripping portion of the handle is composed of flexible material providing a comfortable grip that is easy to clean. Silicone and thermoplastic rubber are excellent choices for such material. The handle is made to telescope from the scoop portion for ease of use and storage. The bottom and sidewalls have cut out portions to facilitate the passage of litter but not a substantial amount of animal waste.

Abstract: A cat needs organizer in the form of a shell, said shell having a base for residing upon a horizontal surface and sidewalls emanating therefrom creating an interior space. The interior space is subdivided by partitions creating subspaces sized to receive cat needs products and at least one sidewall configured to removably receive an ancillary receptacle, such as a disposal container for litter, or other receptacle related to the cat needs.

Abstract: A container for spent cat litter. The disposal container is in the form of a box having a bottom and sidewalls emanating therefrom and terminating in an edge defining an opening. The bottom and sidewalls establish a volume. A lid is hingedly connected to a retainer, the retainer being removably supported by the edge. The retainer is sized with respect to the sidewalls to enable a liner to be draped within the container and over the edge to be maintained by frictionally fitting the retainer to the liner and sidewalls. The lid is sized to removably reside over the opening when the retainer is applied to the sidewalls, the lid having a seal positioned with respect to the edge to minimize odors emanating from the volume.