Cat litter box enclosures are worth it for most households — they contain odor, hide visual clutter, and reduce litter scatter more effectively than any open-box placement strategy.

The practical case for a cat litter box enclosure comes down to three things: odor containment, aesthetics, and litter tracking. An enclosure keeps scatter inside the cabinet rather than across the floor, and a well-ventilated design with a carbon filter manages smell better than an exposed box in the open. The tradeoff is interior clearance — many enclosures top out at 18 inches of usable interior height, which is too tight for large cats or jumbo litter boxes. Models like the Jojoka 52-inch enclosure address this with 22 inches of interior height, making them functional for larger breeds.

  • Most standard cat litter box enclosures provide 16–18 inches of usable interior height; large-cat models reach 22 inches.
  • The Jojoka 2-story litter box enclosure stands 52 inches tall, using vertical stacking to preserve floor space.
  • Enclosures with engineered wood exteriors can be affected by prolonged humidity from litter use — inspect joints seasonally.
  • Dual-compartment enclosures accommodate two litter boxes or one box plus a dedicated supply storage section.
  • Anti-tip hardware is included on taller enclosure models — relevant for households with children or pets that climb.

How to Choose

  • Pick the Jojoka 52-inch 2-story enclosure if: you have a large breed cat or a jumbo litter box — 22 inches of interior height clears where standard 18-inch models fail.
  • Pick a dual-compartment enclosure if: you have two cats sharing one space, or you want one litter box plus a dedicated section for litter bags and a scoop.
  • Skip an enclosure entirely if: your cat is senior or arthritic — the step-in entry on most enclosures adds physical difficulty that an open box eliminates.
  • Pick any ventilated enclosure over an open box if: the litter box sits in a common living area where odor and scatter visibility are daily friction points.
  • Pick a taller, anchor-equipped model like the Jojoka 52-inch if: you have children or climbing pets — shorter, lighter enclosures without wall-anchor hardware tip under that kind of load.