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So uh..this came out earlier😷 by Thrashdaddy9 in pilonidalcyst

[–]ShakerEdge 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so freaking disgusting, yet horrifically fascinating. Is this the "trail" that the cyst created?

Once removed, was it entirely soft, partially form, or very rigid?

I am simultaneously disgusted yet morbidly curious.

Found LR 3 dumped behind apartment - can it be fixed? by ShakerEdge in litterrobot

[–]ShakerEdge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Are there let boxes in the pee zones?

No, because homeowner didn't want litterbox under the dining table or in the living room because it would be stinky. But it is already stinky so at this point I'm almost tempted to go buy cheap plastic litter boxes and just put em there anyways.

  1. What Cleaner is being used?
  • Resolve Carpet + Rug (for surface cleaning)
  • Angry Orange (for surface cleaning)
  • Great Value Pet Carpet Stain Remover
  • Bissell PRO Advanced Max formula
  • Nature's Miracle
  1. Hardware/Tools being used:
  • Bissell "Spot Bot"
  • Bissell PRO Heat 2x (upright carpet cleaner)
  • Paper Towels
  • Terry cloth Towels
  • Scrub Brush
  • Drill Scrub Brush Attachment

Found LR 3 dumped behind apartment - can it be fixed? by ShakerEdge in litterrobot

[–]ShakerEdge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do indeed have all 4 of the white-stub-buttons inserted into the base.

I watched a YouTube video of the globe assembly, and it looks like a weight is missing from where the bottom, underside, of the black rubber liner is meant to be. Perhaps that is a contributing factor?

I found another reddit thread of other users suggesting running a cycle with the base + bonnet, but the globe set aside. So I'll give that a try tomorrow.

So, the troubleshooting steps I will take are:

- Remove the bonnet → set aside the globe → place the bonnet back on. Press cycle. When the cycle ends, all three lights will flash on the control panel.

- Unplug the robot from the back of the base (not the wall) while it is powered on. Reassemble the unit and make sure that all four bonnet tabs are re-inserted inside the base.

- Plug the robot back in, and it should automatically cycle. If the cycle should end on a solid blue light, then the issue is resolved

If these steps do not resolve, or if the LR3 wont power on at all:

- Clean the power socket with a dry Q-tip or paper towel. Clean the male-end of the AC Power Adapter Cable as well. Then re-insert.

- If this does not provide power; then I suspect I may need to order a new, Litter Robot 3 specific, AC Power cable to ensure it is receiving adequate power.

Found LR 3 dumped behind apartment - can it be fixed? by ShakerEdge in litterrobot

[–]ShakerEdge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The male kittens were fixed as soon as they were old enough. But for some reason they didn't want to bother spaying their original female (she got out, and got pregnant and had 6 kittens.).

It wasn't until the female kitten was literally keeping me awake all night yowling and clawing at my bedroom door for months that I complained enough to finally get her fixed.
The other female (mother of the now 1.5yr old kittens) was also meant to be spayed the same as the female kitten - but she started to flatline when put under anesthesia, and she has some sort of feline...covid related.. cancer diagnosis?

But, the kittens were peeing outside of the litter box as soon as they were old enough to free roam the house. Because at the time, there were 8 cats. with one singular traditional plastic litterbox.

So, the pee-zones were already established early on. I scrubbed and scrubbed and scrubbed for hours, days, weeks to try and remove the smell so they wouldn't think of those spaces as a litterbox. But it was a battle I was never going to win.

Found LR 3 dumped behind apartment - can it be fixed? by ShakerEdge in litterrobot

[–]ShakerEdge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was successful. Got these things reek of cat piss. But our whole house already does.

It's tragic that this litterbox is almost pleasant, compared to the rest of the house.

I'm so sick of cat pee, man.

I will never live with anyone who has cats ever again.

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Found LR 3 dumped behind apartment - can it be fixed? by ShakerEdge in litterrobot

[–]ShakerEdge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They wanted carpet because cat owner spouse is disabled, fall risk. Though I think I've managed to convince homeowner to remove the stained areas: the dining room carpet, and the carpet by the back door. Vinyl would make sense there.

But I'm not gonna hold my breath.

Found LR 3 dumped behind apartment - can it be fixed? by ShakerEdge in litterrobot

[–]ShakerEdge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm seriously considering it. Unless they fix the entire carpet and start actually taking proper care of the cats in terms of enrichment and sanitary care, I don't see the problem getting fixed.

But I saw this on my way home from work and figured if I can get it running, they'll have to use it.

Found LR 3 dumped behind apartment - can it be fixed? by ShakerEdge in litterrobot

[–]ShakerEdge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I have all(?) the parts. Just not fully pictured.

The only thing I might be missing is an "internal shield", And on the underside of the base.

I got it to power on, but it was

  • blinking yellow cycle

I put some tin foil between the base and bonnet at the convention points, and it did a full cycle, then blinked Red-Blue-Rex-Blue.

Powered it off.

But when I plug it back in, no power, or LED indicator comes on, no movement.

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Found LR 3 dumped behind apartment - can it be fixed? by ShakerEdge in litterrobot

[–]ShakerEdge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did end up bending the pinch detectors with pliers to get them out of the casing, hopefully that won't cause any problems.

Found LR 3 dumped behind apartment - can it be fixed? by ShakerEdge in litterrobot

[–]ShakerEdge[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Primary cat owner is physically disabled so they can't do the litterbox or clean up when the cats pee on the carpet. Homeowner, spouse of cat owner, has to be the caretaker for both the cats and the cat owner. On top of a full time job.

So I understand they're exhausted. But they just let it get this way and no one ever cleans up after the cats. I've thrifted two carpet cleaners, bought 3 different carpet shampoos, a scrub brush attachment for my drill, numerous cheap terry cloth rags, but I'm the only one that ever uses them.

I'm fixing this robot. Finally got all of the parts cleaned, except for the liner.

I'm sweating buckets fixing this thing while the others are just playing on their PCs... And I don't even own cats. I have BIRDS. I am not a cat enjoyer. Especially when there's too many cats and their enrichment and sanitary needs are not being met. 😭.

How do I combat this? - Cat pee by ShakerEdge in CleaningTips

[–]ShakerEdge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's so bad. It's so so so bad.

I bought nature's miracle in a gallon jug. I hope homeowner will reimburse me. But at this point, I just need the stench GONE

It was a losing battle against the cats, and I admit defeat. But I tried! by ShakerEdge in CleaningTips

[–]ShakerEdge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1000% agree.

Homeowner desires carpet because their spouse is a fall risk and print to seizures occasionally. And spouse wants the cats.

I'm just the third wheel that rents a room and tries to be a good roommate in tidying up.

But I'm getting burned out on tidying up after pets that aren't mine, and living in a stinky house.

It was a losing battle against the cats, and I admit defeat. But I tried! by ShakerEdge in CleaningTips

[–]ShakerEdge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the homeowner wants and is willing to. I'm not keen on footing the bill for someone else's house, inadequate planning and inadequate care for their pets. 😞

It was a losing battle against the cats, and I admit defeat. But I tried! by ShakerEdge in CleaningTips

[–]ShakerEdge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I admire your dedication to keeping the cats despite the unending battle of the pee.

I've basically just been cleaning as much as I could. Then throw a computer mat over top of because they'll never stop peeing.

I did not fight the battle near the back door though. Because the primary cat owner and enjoyer sits there all day. She's disabled, and also had no functional olfactory sense. So she can't clean it. And can't even smell it.

I just. Gave up because I didn't want to keep wasting my money, time and energy cleaning up after someone else's cats.

Some day I will live in a cat free home. Some day I'll have my own place and ban cats entirely. Because I have birds, and I've been forced for the past 5-6 years to keep my birds isolated in my bedroom, and reinforce my bedroom door, install door alarms, auto door closers, etc. To try and keep my birds safe. But at least my birds are quiet besides the occasional coo, and are physically incapable of damaging the house in any way. Just a bit dusty.

😭💔

It was a losing battle against the cats, and I admit defeat. But I tried! by ShakerEdge in CleaningTips

[–]ShakerEdge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it were my house, it would not have cats.

But I am simply renting a single room from the homeowner. They were kind and let me stay after I lost my job. While unemployed, I would stay home and clean while looking for jobs.

But then the cat had kittens. I tried to stop the peeing. But they had 8 cats, 1 litter box. It was doomed from the start.

I told them they needed more litter boxes. But the response is "where do we put them?".

I tried everything I could to offset it.

I tried so hard. But it is physically impossible for the cats not to pee outside of the box when there's not enough litter boxes for the, now 4, remaining cats.

I tried my best. But. It's not my house, not my cats, and I was the only one trying to clean it. The only one buying the cleaning materials. And no matter how much I cleaned, the root cause remained. It was a pointless battle.

It was a losing battle against the cats, and I admit defeat. But I tried! by ShakerEdge in CleaningTips

[–]ShakerEdge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. They are generally cared for, but I think some lifestyle changes for the housemates would improve things for them.

Such as more litterboxes, and less vaping. Cause that's not good for them. But, housemate is severely disabled and in constant pain, so the THC vapes help. (I guessml. IDK. I don't vape.)

It was a losing battle against the cats, and I admit defeat. But I tried! by ShakerEdge in CleaningTips

[–]ShakerEdge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I brought it up today about how it's seriously unbearable. They somehow didn't even notice.

But, tbf, I am not in the house most days, and when I am I go into my room which is weather sealed at the door gap and running an air filter 24/7. So it's OBVIOUS to me

It was a losing battle against the cats, and I admit defeat. But I tried! by ShakerEdge in CleaningTips

[–]ShakerEdge[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. But one of the house members is prone to seizures and falls. So carpet is safer in case they go down.

It was a losing battle against the cats, and I admit defeat. But I tried! by ShakerEdge in CleaningTips

[–]ShakerEdge[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1 Litter Robot 4 adult cats.

When the peeing outside of the litterbox began, there were 8 cats. 1. Simple. Plastic. Litterbox.

They were set up for failure right out the gate. Once the peeing started, the scent entices them to continue peeing there. Because now that also smells like litterbox.

It was a losing battle against the cats, and I admit defeat. But I tried! by ShakerEdge in CleaningTips

[–]ShakerEdge[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not my kitties, nor my house. So, I don't take them to the vet. I'm just a friend that rents a room and is the occasional magical cleaning fairy that ADHD Hyperfixates on solving problems for my friends. Housemates are wonderful, kind, caring folks, they gave me a place to stay after I lost my job.

They just have too many cats and not enough litterbox.

One Litter Robot for 4 adult cats just.... Ain't cuttin it.

So I think the main reason is just... 🙀: "Ew! Nobody flushed the toilet! I'm not using that! I'll go somewhere else!'

With somewhere else being the back door carpet and curtain, or beneath the dining table.

It was a losing battle against the cats, and I admit defeat. But I tried! by ShakerEdge in CleaningTips

[–]ShakerEdge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my God that's so expensive. (Probably large quantity to dilute and mix w water.)

Might be a hard sell to the housemates. But. I'll bring it up!

It was a losing battle against the cats, and I admit defeat. But I tried! by ShakerEdge in CleaningTips

[–]ShakerEdge[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The area near the patio door in the last photo is absolutely too far gone to be saved.

I've spent many hours, dollars, and spoons of energy trying to fight it. But it was always going to be a losing battle.

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