How animal-proof is it? Could a dog or raccoon get into it?
285769
I feel it is very sturdy and animal proof for dogs or racoons if the lid is closed properly. A bear, maybe not! HAHA Good quality item.
285770
There are no locking clips, it's held closed by pressure. I don't think a small animal could open it easily, but it's possible. I'd secure it with a strap or bungee cord to make sure.
285771
probably a raccoon. They are pretty smart opening garbage cans and there is no lock on the Igloo.
2223922
I think so. It is very VERY sturdy. I have caught both raccoons and squirrels in these.
194661
The lid is very easy to open, even for a raccoon. So, I would have concerns about keeping it outside. That being said, I have seen raccoons chew through thicker plastic than this (including a heavy duty trash can lid).
1052804
99.99999999% in my opinion. The raccoon cannot open the door themselves. Because the door only opens when your pet with the fob on their collar has to be within 2-6 feet of the door for it to open and the door stays open less than 10 seconds, it would have to be a pretty brazen and smart raccoon to follow you pet in.
2123529
The air holes on the sides are too small for rodents to get through, but I suppose they could chew into the bin. I have found raccoon prints on the sides several times so I know it keeps them out.
713712
It has the solid plastic door that slides into the grooves, which can be attached from either the inside or the outside, so no one can come in or out, however it could be broken. I understand that some of the more costly pet doors (around 250 dollar range) have locking security, this one does not however.
682153
The device is tightly sealed, so it would take a really smart, handy and strong raccoon to open it. I have not had issues with any animals around it. So far, it does not stink. Waiting for the warm weather to prove me wrong
483792
I would think that rat can chew through it, since we had a rat that "attacked" a golf ball, but so far I don't see any evidence of rodents getting into it. What it is really good for is keeping raccoon away from my compost. I used to have a small "pile" with bricks around it. I had raccoon come on a regular basis and make a mess out of it. Now my space it very tidy. I keep a bucket with a lid to collect kitchen scraps, until I am ready to mix it in one of the chambers with dry leaves and paper shreds. My bin is outside and we do have squirrels, filed mice and you name it we probably have it. So far, so good. I had produced 5 excellent batches of black compost. I would think that rat can chew through it, since we had a rat that "attacked" a golf ball, but so far I don't see any evidence of rodents getting into it. What it is really good for is keeping raccoon away from my compost. I used to have a small "pile" with bricks around it. I had raccoon come on a regular basis and make a mess out of it. Now my space it very tidy. I keep a bucket with a lid to collect kitchen scraps, until I am ready to mix it in one of the chambers with dry leaves and paper shreds. My bin is outside and we do have squirrels, filed mice and you name it... » Read More I would think that rat can chew through it, since we had a rat that "attacked" a golf ball, but so far I don't see any evidence of rodents getting into it. What it is really good for is keeping raccoon away from my compost. I used to have a small "pile" with bricks around it. I had raccoon come on a regular basis and make a mess out of it. Now my space it very tidy. I keep a bucket with a lid to collect kitchen scraps, until I am ready to mix it in one of the chambers with dry leaves and paper shreds. My bin is outside and we do have squirrels, filed mice and you name it we probably have it. So far, so good. I had produced 5 excellent batches of black compost. « Show Less
112286
Only if you have the panel in to close it, then your pet can't in or out either. I have heard on a rare occasion of other animals i.e. a raccoon using it.
608779
Yes - I can't see it being climbed by a raccoon. one bad thing though, over time it gets pitted and/or sap covered and then the squirrels can climb it. I have to put some lard on it from time to time.
1016257
The Dual Scan does keep the raccoons out. I've had it for a few weeks and have had no raccoon visits since installation.
1487666
I have not had any problems with raccoons or rodents at all. The top locks tightly. And yes, I can open it one handed to throw in a small amount of scraps but otherwise, two hands work better to take the entire top off when adding large amounts, leaves or twigs and grass clippings. Remember to turn it at least once a week - I use a pitchfork to do that task. Good luck!
1675161
Had mine in my covered breezeway earlier this year when it was warm & had no problems with critters getting into it. Put a large brick on the top to be sure. Of course, where I live is fairly urban with mostly just squirrels & opossums running around. If you want to have it outside & are worried about critters getting into it, I would suggest using straps or bungee cords to secure the lid down. That should keep them out unless they take a mind to gnaw through them.
2213673
It seems to be raccoon proof. Living on an acreage surrounded by woods, we used to have raccoons get into our garage frequently, when we just had a regular cat door. We have been using the Cat Mate door for nearly a year, and are thrilled that we have not had a raccoon (or possum, or stray Tomcat) able to get into the garage. We are even able to constantly leave dry catfood in a self-feeder for our 6 cats, and they are the only animals able to reach it!! We are so happy with this product.
358200
It seems to be raccoon proof so far. Though we weight the run down with paver stones and have the back side (the door to the coop) pushed up against our yard barn so that the raccoons cannot open the handle. We have seen muddy raccoon prints on the side of the coop, so we know they are trying to get in. We like the coop, but you will have to take extra steps to keep raccoons out if you have them around.
2198119
Well, it is electric and has an electrical cord so that would be an issue and if it was outdoors then debris would likely be falling into the uncovered container and could well clog the workings of the device, so might present problems. One response states that they use it in the garage and I can understand that would work, but I don't keep my animals in the garage so I cannot address that option.
1729352
It would likely hold the animal but would be very difficult to carry with the animal inside.