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Products that’ll make you go, “Wow, I really got my money’s worth out of this thing.”

I am a contributor who has been writing for BuzzFeed Shopping since 2020, focusing on beauty, fashion, home decor, and pets (especially cats!), and whose work has been featured in publications like Marie Claire, Coveteur, Byrdie, The Zoe Report, Bustle, & more.

Promising review: "I got this scratching mat for my two cats, Ollie and Leo, and they absolutely love it! The design is beautiful and looks great in my home — such a nice change from typical cat products. It’s sturdy, well-made, and perfect for scratching. As soon as I put it up, they started using it right away. Highly recommend for anyone with cats who wants something functional and stylish!" —Sung M. Woo

Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in six styles).

Promising review: "I’m not one to leave reviews on Amazon, but honestly, I LOVE this cat tree! It matches my room's aesthetic, and my fur baby absolutely loves it too! While I was building it, she hopped right into the smaller hammock on the bottom and hung out (albeit making moving it a bit harder, but that’s what cats do lol). Pretty easy to set up and with no issue on reaching my ceiling to lock it in place." —Mindy Valerioti

Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in four sizes and five colors). 

Promising review: "We have three very curious dogs who like to raid the litter box whatever they can. This has put a stop to that. For those of you who are having problems finding a litter box that fits, I suggest the Petmate jumbo litter box. It fits perfectly!" —Musicalelizabeth

Get it from Amazon for $89.99+ (available in five colors and four sizes).

Promising review: "I will NEVER go back to plastic water fountains. This fountain is sturdy and beautiful. The best part? Being able to put the ceramic pieces in the dishwasher. I could never get plastic clean and always worried about mold and contamination. This fountain is quiet, stays cleaner longer, and my cats love it." —Yvonne Neilson

Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in four colors; extra filters also available for $9.99).

Promising reviews: "This was expensive but completely worth it. I love how easy it is to set up. You simply take it out of the box, plug it in, add litter and a liner, and you are good to go. I also love the app and all the data I get about my cats. I like that I can remotely control the Litter Robot, too. I also like how easy it is to clean. You can remove the inner part completely and wash it with soap and water. Most importantly, the cats always have a clean bed of litter every time they go potty. If you hate scooping the litter box, hate having smells, or just hate dealing with a litter box, this is a must-buy." —Liz

"I have only had to empty it twice and it’s been a couple weeks since I’ve had it. It is definitely amazing! I had an off brand robot litter box before and my room stunk so bad and it was awful! My room does not smell like litter box at all now. It’s also super easy to change out the poo bags. It’s super quiet. Tells you when you need to fill up the litter. And can tell my cats apart by their weight. It is very expensive but I will say I’m glad I bit the bullet and got it!" —Alyssa

Get it from Chewy for $699 (also available in black). 

Promising review: "I really love the look. The larger size is helpful since I have two large litter boxes, with plenty of room extending in front so that any trailing litter on their paws falls off onto the mat before they reach the floor. I am so thankful that they came with two in the package so I can throw one in the washing machine while the other is in use. They wash nicely. It pretty much stays in place, although it is rather lightweight, so it can bunch up a bit when sweeping, but that is a very minor issue for me. I have a lightweight stand-up vacuum in the room that works well on it too. I threw out the rubbery litter-trapping mats that I used to use that were impossible to keep clean. I've been using these for about a month and hope they last a while." —Antonia B

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $26.24+ (available in three sizes and 14 colors). 

Promising review: "I’m going through a checkered phase. I saw this and immediately bought it to put under my cat’s food and water. The material is thick and sturdy, and I LOVE the print. Super easy to clean too." —ashinginyourcoffee

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 12 colors and two sizes).

Promising review: "LOVE this grass and so does my kitty! Beautiful, healthy, thick green grass grows in a couple of days, so much better than other cat grasses I’ve bought. Planter is stylish, and the soil pods are so easy to use. Helps my kitty with digestive issues. So pleased. Will only buy this grass from now on." —Nicole H.

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in three planter colors). 

Promising review: "This might be the best cat product I’ve ever purchased. It works incredibly well and it’s adorable. I was worried that adding a cat bed to our bedroom window would make my cats happy but totally ruin our decor, but if anything this makes it cuter. Just a complete home run. It’s super sturdy too, I feel like I could sit there and would be OK! Worth every penny." —soledad liquori

Get it from Amazon for $37.95+ (available in two sizes and two colors).

Promising review: "Our cats love this and it's the perfect way to give them food overnight without them eating all of it within the first 30 minutes and vomiting on the kitchen floor! They really like the challenge, and the size makes it really easy to regulate the amount of food we are giving them. We got two of them so they could both play/eat and that really solved our problems." —Charity Crabtree

Get it from Amazon for $7.95 (available in four colors).

Promising review: "I was getting sick of using a small bathroom trash can when cleaning my cat's litter box; it was unsightly and did nothing to contain the smell. This Litter Genie looks so much nicer; it's much more convenient to use and traps the odors much better. It was easy to set up, and I like that instead of having to go get another trash bag when it's full, I just have to pull out the roll and tie up a new waste bag (the cutter tool is also very nice to have)." —Sara M.

Seventeen Design is located in Ankara, Turkey, and each piece is crafted by woodworker Birol Babacan. 

Promising review: "Absolutely outstanding customer service, and the cat house is so amazing! Took me less than an hour to put together, and it was fun putting it together, lol. My kitty loves it! I'll definitely be back to order more. Thank you!" —Michelle

Get it from Seventeen Design on Etsy for $118.25+ (available with or without cushions).

Promising reviews: "I have many cats. My oldest is diabetic. Before he was diagnosed, he was urinating frequently and not always finishing inside the box. Plus, the high volume of urine caused the clumping litter to stick to his paws and harden. So much so that he didn't want to use the litter box. Protecting my floors was a real chore until I finally found this litter box. Thanks to the Breeze Box, I no longer spend hours laying down plastic, cleaning up accidents, deodorizing, and drying floors. Everything stays inside and odor-free. Easy peasy. Saved my floors." —sherry l nicholl

Promising review: "I love this thing. It really does pick all the hair and lint off our cloth couch. Def worth the buy as it is reusable! No fabric damage from use, it has lasted a year and still works perfectly. The compartment opens for you to clean it. It works on all fabrics from thicker cloth to thinner sheets." —Janelle

Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in four colors/patterns and in a mini version).

Promising review: "I couldn’t even finish putting this together before Button started playing with it. I put it out as a distraction so she would quit climbing the walls (literally), and so far, it’s working. She loves her cat dancer, so I hope she’ll also start playing with the little butterfly on top. It comes with a replacement butterfly too, which is a thoughtful inclusion." —ButtonMama

Get it from Chewy for $10.99 (available in two colors as well as two other motifs). 

Promising review: "Yes, this is a little noisy and a little heavy, BUT it gets the job done! If you have pets, this is a must-have for furniture, beds, etc. The motorized pet hair brush is always connected to my unit and has made my life and cleanup so much easier. I would highly recommend." —Greenpoint

Promising review: "Our kitten LOVES the Purr Pillow!!! He loves to tackle and body slam the purple guy, as we call it, and grab it, bite it, and kick it with his hind legs! If there were ever a soft plush kitten/cat toy that can take extreme punishment, the Purr Pillow is it!!! He loves it so much that when we give it to him, he'll run off with it in his mouth and put it in his special mini cardboard box. The Purr Pillow is more than worth its cost!!!" —Denice C.

Get it from Smalls for $52 (available in two colors). 

Promising review: "We adopted a stray kitten, and we were having trouble getting her to put on weight. She was a picky eater, and it took a while to find food she liked. But she loves Churu and gets 2–3 per day as a treat to help her gain weight! I'm so glad she loves these, and we will continue to use them as treats for her and our other cats." —Michele B.

Named after designer Jeremy's two cats, Hilde & Phil is a small business focused on creating a sustainable solution to furniture scratching. In addition to the Cat-e-Corner, Hilde & Phil also sells additional sisal scratch pads and wooden risers to adjust the height of your Cat-e-Corner as needed. 

Promising review: "The Cat-e-Corner we received from Hilde & Phil arrived promptly, was easy to assemble and is of absolutely beautiful quality. It works perfect with our couch and our kittens love it- they are already using it regularly and it’s their favorite spot to scratch. I would highly recommend the Cat-e-Corner to anyone who wants to protect their furniture and do it in style!" —Lauren O. 

Get it from Hilde & Phil for $379+ (available in left or right facing styles, in maple or black walnut, and with optional risers; also available as a pair). 

Promising review: "I am one who enjoys spoiling my cats, and this fun orange was no exception. My kitten loves to scratch, jump on top of the orange, push it across the room, and tries to get the stem to come off. It is definitely a fun scratcher for the cats to enjoy." —Sophia

Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in three shapes and a larger cat tree style).

Promising review: "Holy cannoli, I LOVE this litter scoop. It is strong, easier to use than plastic ones, has a fantastic size, and makes litter duty a cleaner task. I am grateful I decided to purchase it, and I definitely recommend it for the cat peeps out there." —Tina

Get it from Amazon for $8.50+ (available in two sizes and 16 colors).

Promising review: "I have bought so many products over the years to remove hair from my cat. THIS product really works great!!! Spray a little water as they advise on the little nubs, and massage your cat. Keep rubbing until the gloves are full, then peel the hair off them. My cat loves them, and they remove more loose hair than any other product. A must-have!" —Debbie Strahm

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in six colors).

Promising review: "My cat loves this thing. I leave it plugged in and leave it on. When it turns on automatically, my cat will go wild with it for a little bit, even though I have had it for a while. This is one of his favorite toys." —Cody

Get it from Amazon for $19.94 (available in white and gray).

Promising review: "I bought this somewhat last minute as an addition to a new carrier that I purchased for my anxious cat ahead of a vet visit. While he was still a bit nervous in the car (and struggled to get into the carrier beforehand), he seemed to calm down a bit while resting on this plush bed. When we got home, I took this bed out of the carrier as I prepared to put everything away, and one of my other cats promptly plopped right down on it and made it hers. Now, two of my three cats alternate between resting completely on it or with half their body on it (the orange cat is the one who does this 😂). It's soft, comfortable, and cat-approved in our house. Highly recommend!" —Melanie

Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in four colors and six sizes). 

Promising review: "I have a very active, playful cat who gets bored easily. I’ve bought him a lot of toys, and this is by far his favorite. It actually keeps him entertained and is big enough that it won’t get lost under the couch. He goes nuts for it and plays with it until it tires him out. It’s been amazing for getting his energy out. Highly recommend!" —Emma Bode

Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (clip the coupon on the product page to get it for $14.21; available in three colors).

Promising review: "My cat is obsessed with this bed! I originally bought it for my new kitten, but he literally only likes to lay on hard, flat surfaces. Luckily, my other cat actually likes being comfortable, so she uses it all the time. She's a pretty chonky girl (15 pounds) and she fits comfortably and snugly in the medium size. It doesn't like to stay upright, and the mouth/eyes hang kind of low, but it makes it cozier inside for her. The cushion is removable, so it's easy to wash too." —Mars

Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in three sizes and four styles). 

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