Growing up we always had a cat. George was this beautiful creature with long, black fur and the sweetest temperament going. He was a part of our lives for my first 18 years on this planet and he will always be my first love. ♥ George was an outdoor cat, for the most part, but he spent his fair share of time in the house, especially in the winter. That meant we had a litter box for him, but fortunately it was in a basement room, far from where the smell could reach us. Back then, ahem, a few years ago (but not that long ago) the litter we used was not as advanced as litter is today, which meant it did very little to mask the odors.
Fast forward a few years to when my hubby and I first set up house. We adopted our handsome Tango, another black beauty, when he was just months old, but because of the set up of our home we had to put his litter-box in an upstairs bathroom. This was not ideal at all, but we had no choice. Tango also remained an indoor cat, so that meant his box filled up a lot faster than we liked. But, everyone has to go, right? 
Even though it has been over seven years since Tango passed away, I recall that the litter we used for him was pretty good. It did it’s primary job, made it a little easier to clean the box and masked odors fairly well. But, it was not perfect. It left a dusty residue all over the place! It was kind of nasty actually.
Our home has been pet free for a while, primarily due to allergies that were being sorted out, but we are looking to change things down the road. If the right little feline can be found for our home and it’s special needs, we are ready for him or her. First, there is a lot of love to share, second, plenty of beds to keep a kitty cozy and third, I have found the best answer to any potential litter-box dilemmas: Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal LightWeight litter. First and foremost, it addresses the allergy needs we have because it is 100% dust free! No more of that irritating residue to deal with. Dust free means it is not being breathed into sensitive noses, like a cat’s or my kiddos.
And since any clean up will ultimately fall to the younger members of the household (got to earn that allowance somehow 
) it is nice to know that the Arm & Hammer Clump & Seal LightWeight litter is 50% lighter now. Each box contains the same amount of uses as the regular litter, but at half the weight, thanks to lower-density micro-particles. Makes it perfect for the young’ins to help earn their keep. Now, this cat litter sounds amazing, but there is more. It has plant-derived particles in it as well that allow the clumps that form to be rock solid. That means the cat box is super easy to clean while being oh so light. That gets my “seal” of approval.
The Giveaway
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Are you a cat person by nature or a dog person? I am a cat person, by far, but love dogs too!
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Suz
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love dogs but have always been a Cat person!
Always been a cat lover, since a young child. I have rescued some in the past. And the two cats now I have I found as strays. I have tested many cat different cat litter over the years. My needs have changed and need a lightweight kitty litter because of my medical conditions; would also making the cleaning process easier. Many purrs from Deany and Patchy my two kitties.
I’m a dog person!.. becoming more of a bird person!
I am dog person. Love to win this for my brother’s rescued cat,
I love both cats and dogs ( larger ones) but more of a cat person.
Im a huge cat person. I have two cats, Lila and Lewis.
I’m a dog person. My sister took in a stray cat, had him fixed and all his shots so I would like to win for her.
I always had been a cat person. Then I got my dogs and they own my heart too. I have both in my home and like it that way…lol.
I love dogs and cats! We just got a cat and we did not think we would want a cat but, love it..
I think I am a bit of both depends on the day
I am a cat person. Dogs are great in other people’s homes, but for me its just kitty cats. We currently have 2 cats, an all black one named Eddie and a Tuxedo cat named Tux.
Our family is a cat family! no grandkids yet but we have our kitties and spoil them rotten!
Dog-but with that being said I love our Cream (cat) who adopted us.
I am most definitely a cat person by nature. I was born into a family of cat-lovers, and always had cats growing up. When I moved out of my family home, it was going to be the first time I had lived without a cat, but my boyfriend at the time (now my husband) got me a cat a couple of months later because I felt the house was so empty without a cat. Our beloved first kitty together passed away from cancer in December 2012, shortly after Christmas and only a couple of months after we had our second baby (human one!). I was so heartbroken, I did not have another cat for a few years, but this past spring my parents gave me a new kitty for my 40th birthday, and I am SO happy to have a cat back in the house. Desi is the perfect fit for our family, and I don’t think I will ever not have a cat again. I love my kids and my husband, but without a cat something just feels missing! I guess I am a crazy cat lady!!
Both – we have two dogs & 2 cats in this house!
I’ve had more cats in my life than dogs but I’d say I’m both. I appreciate their different qualities
I’m a cat person. We always had cats when I was growing up. I fostered senior cats for our local shelter for several years, and I now have two adopted furbabies of my own.
I love all animals. I have 8 cats in my home. They’re all beautiful rescues that make my life so happy. I also spoil my uncle’s dog.
By nature I am a dog person, but right now we only have a cat but are planning to get a Newfoundland puppy soon
I love cats and dogs, but only have one cat at the present time. She is an indoor cat, and we do use Arm and Hammer litter. She is a beautiful 10 year old Persian and we love her immensely. However, I have some friends who may adopt a cat soon, and I would like to gift them with the litter if I won it.
I’m absolutely a cat person, I’m terrified of dogs.
I was a dog person by nature, but since I adopted two cats of my own, I now consider myself both!
Dog person more so, but I have two cats that have made me love cats more than I ever have
I’m such a cat person, but I think dogs are great too.
I’m a dog person.
Always been a dog lover
I thought I was a dog person but then I ended up with six cats, I guess I’m a cat lady now.
I love my cats Jack & Penny
I love both and have both.
I would say that I am more of a cat fan.
Hmmm I would have said dog. Then my husband got me a cat. Now I’m both!
I am a dog lover at heart, but we have both in our house.
I’m more a dog person but do have a couple of cats.
I’m a cat person! Grew up with cats.
I’m a cat and dog person equally! I’ve always had both in my life growing up and as an adult. Our 18 year old cat just died and The Kids are asking when we’re going to get another one.
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I am a cat person, loved cats since I was a teenager
Im a cat person not a dog person.
I’m most definitely a cat lady but I love dogs too.
I would have to say I am a dog person through and through!
Dog! but I also own a cat.
I love both, we grew up with both as pets, but now we’re into cats, we own two of them.
I am a cat person! I have two cats – Daisy & KC
I ‘m a cat person, but I love and have both.
I’m a dog person but this would be for my friend who is a cat person with a cat
I`m now a cat person!!
I am a cat person
I am a cat person! 110%!
Can’t really decide on that, we have 2 cats and a dog!
I love them both! I have cats and dogs and we live harmoniously together!
I started out as a dog person but now i have and love cats too
I am a cat person but I love dogs too
I am mostly a dog person but I love cats, too.
I love all animals, but do have a tendency towards cats.
Cats!
I’m definitely a cat person! Bordering on crazy cat lady ;). We have two cats – Finnegan, a Turkish Van and Kidden, an orange tabby. Ok
I love all animals but currently have just one beautiful black rescue cat, Piper.