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Resource 19
Pet toilets
The LIPA Dog Toilet
Yes, there are such things!!
Dog poo is a major problem in most cites. To support this, the LIPA dog toilet was developed in Germany in 1986 and there are now over 35,000 dog toilets in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
You can find out more about this dog toilet by visiting: www.lipadogtoilet.com
Many councils in Victoria now have regulations to encourage owners to clean up after their dog (For example, the City of Port Phillip). Find out the regulations in your local council.
And what about cats?
The Feline Evolution CatSeat
The Feline Evolution CatSeat is a toilet seat that trains your cat to use your toilet. The company who developed it describes it this way:
It is a complete training system that starts out as a litter box and converts to a sturdy, permanent replacement seat for your toilet. Once it has been mounted on your toilet, it works for both cats and humans. And every step along the way is planned with both feline and human psyches in mind.
You can find out more at: www.felineevolution.com
To find out more about toilets, visit the most interesting 'Toiletology' site: www.toiletology.com
A design task
Work in groups. Choose a family pet. Brainstorm, design and describe a toilet to suit its needs.