I've never used a covered one in the past. With this new kitty, I was just worried that she might not use it. Also I do like to keep an eye on her business. Obsessive much? I tend to scoop as soon as she's done it. As she is fastidious about burying I don't need to worry about looking at it. Maybe I should look at some of the covered ones though. They do look neater than a huge open tray. She may take to one as she doesn't seem too fussy. She's quite happy to squat in front of anyone. Definitely not a nervous cat!

The fake plant litter tray is cool. It looks a bit small though. I guess it must be big enough if your cat is happy to use it. I think my OH would faint at the price though. I wonder if I could make something like that. It's a great idea.