PetSafe self-cleaning litter box review: The budget option does work, but requires unexpected upkeep

Compared to $500+ automatic litter boxes like the Litter Robot or Petkit Pura, the PetSafe ScoopFree is a rare self-cleaning option for under $200. It does exactly what it claims to do, but other quirks eat away at its long-term convenience.
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