This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Purina for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.
I think that most cat owners would agree that dealing with the litter box is one of the least favorite parts of cat ownership. Those little furry babies are lucky they are so darn cute that we want to take good care of them! One of the hard parts of dealing with the litter box is dragging those big and super HEAVY containers of litter home from the store. Well, now it can be a little easier because Tidy Cats, the first ones to invent cat litter, have now reinvented it by making it light weight!
Yes, no more breaking your bag trying to pull those containers out of the back of your car. With light, tight clumps, this new scoopable litter is half the weight, but still all the strength. And it's great litter too. It provides continuous odor control, light & tight clumps for easy scooping, it is powerfully absorbent, and is 99.9% dust free.
NOW you can even get it at your local Dollar General in a resealable, recyclable 8.5lb Jug. As a special promotion, Purina Tidy Cats LightWeight Litter is only $11.50 from 11/2 through 12/1 at Dollar General. 
It is pretty amazing that this 8.5 pound jug is actually the same amount of product but half the weight of the 20lb leading scooping litter. That is a huge difference. It makes it easier to get in your cart at the store, transport from the store to your car (or on a bus or other public transportation), and then into your house as well. PLUS when it comes time to empty the litter box, there is less weight as well. The lightweight difference means I can be less tired out and crabby from lugging around litter and more ready to play with my cute little fur balls. They really appreciate a clean and fresh litter box and pay me back by giving me lots of kitty love and cuddles.
Reader Giveaway: Five (5) lucky Thrifty Jinxy readers will each win a coupon for free Tidy Cats at Dollar General. To enter, just complete the entry form below by 11:59pm ET on 11/28/14. Good luck!
Michele says
No Dollar Generals around where I live but I just had to say this liter has been saving my poor aching shoulder for a while now. It really is much lighter then what I used to get!!
216amyc says
My cat Madison loves to knead me before she sits on my lap. The article on why cats kneed on the Dollar General Purina Pet center site was really interesting.
Sharon Kaminski says
I would buy the Friskies Party Mix Cat Treats – Beachside Crunch.
Chrystal D says
I have one cat, named Stanley, who loves to show the dogs that she’s the boss! Most of the others stay away from her too!
diane says
my cat loves to rub my leg
Donna L says
They sell the NO LUG JUG Tidy Cats Litter.
Sheila K. says
I learned that Dollar General sells Fancy Feast, which my kitty-boy loves!
Debra S says
Our little town JUST opened a dollar general! I was so surprised. I have shopped there a few times already. My cat… what can I say about my cat? We all think he is really a Cylon! He acts more like a robot. He doesn’t do many cat things! He’s bossy, he bosses the children around, but follows them around all time to be with them!
Denise S says
I learned they have a lot of informative pet articles on there.
KJ Skib says
I had no idea that Dollar General had so many options for pet care.
Christina Foley says
I have two kitties of my own…. and foster (usually bottle babies or mama and her babies) from time to time when eneded (mostly foster puppies and dogs since one of my own kitties has chronic respiratory infections). I liked the Playful Pets: 7 Fun Indoor Games for Cats
Ty says
I learned that kneading activates scent glands on the bottom of their paws
Cathy Truman says
I have one cat named Jasmine she is spoiled rotten but she is a very special and sweet cat.
Heather D says
I like how many products they have and I like the Purina articles. I read the one about cat kneading since my cats do it all the time.
sandra davis says
I have 2 cats, Oliver and Lightning. Oliver was a stray that we took in. They still don’t get along too well but it gets a little better each day. They are both spoiled rotten. I shop Dollar General for all their cat food.
Holly Thomas says
My cat prefers Tidy Cats, so I would like to try this new formula.
Sherri says
I enjoyed the article on cats kneading. One of our cats really digs those claws into my leg when he needs. Hurts like everything but he looks so happy & relaxed I just let him 🙂
Cindy Merrill says
I am glad they have pet food available online- my hubby hates to go shopping in stores for cat food.
Debra Hall says
i have 6 fur babies my oldest is 15 the youngest is 2
april taylor says
The Dollar General articles on pets were very interesting, especially the one on cats kneading.
Leanne Godfrey says
I like the variety of products available for cats at Dollar General!
Selinda says
My cat, Khaleesi, has finally won over my dog loving husband after a year of having her!
Nellie Curry says
I like that it helps control smell. I have 4 cats that are playful and mischevious.
Luna S says
I like their pet supply selection!
Leela says
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Alyce Poalillo says
I like their 7 Fun Indoor Games for Cats article-some good ideas. With several cats and also doing cat rescue I use a lot of litter so lightweight is good.
Alton says
Dollar General has great prices on pet supplies.
Raquel says
My cat watched the screen while I was browsing.
charlotte hess says
we shop at dollar general almost every day, it’s right down the street
charlotte hess says
always shop at dollar general
Emily R. says
Dollar General carries a lot of great pet products! Definitely go there before paying more at the pet store!
mintpearls says
I learned that cat’s love playing with soap bubbles. Never really thought about that! My cat is pretty lazy, but I think I would like to try that! Thanks for the chance!
Amanda says
My mother-in-law is a huge cat person so I’d love to give this to her. Her cats really like to play with feather toys.
Jordan says
I learned about seven activities to do with your cat!
Samantha Preston says
I didn’t realize there was a real reason for the kneading, how interesting.
Gigi says
I don’t have any indoor cats of my own, but I take care of a colony of feral cats (working on getting them all spayed/neutered) and volunteer at a no-kill shelter, so I’m entering for those kitties waiting for homes!
Diane says
We have 3 indoor only cats so we go through a lot of litter! Anything that will make it lighter is a big win for me!
Tammy Arnold says
My cat likes to sleep against my back in bed at night. My own hot water bottle.
Stacey b says
I like that they also offer articles about pets
sandra says
I like that pet food is now available online
Sara says
Ive got 3 cats, so not trying to haul a huge heavy litter container would be a blessing
Nancy Loring says
I have 3 cats that are gracious enough to let the dog and I live with them They have me trained very well. They are still having issues with the dog.
Ingrid Jackson says
We use Tidy Cat and Mia loves it, plus she thinks she owns EVERYTHING!
shelleyb says
I learned Dollar General has a pet center. Great.
Mary Anderson says
I liked the article about activities you can do with your cat.
Lori Walker says
My cat loves to hang out at bedtime. She’s a cuddler!
Joan Kubes says
I liked the Friskies Surfin’ Turfin’ Favorites -Dry Cat Food.
Amy C. says
I learned they have coupons on the site and lots of pet tips.
Stephanie Hirsch says
I love all the pet tips that they have!!!!
Anna E. says
I learned how to deal with my cat being stressed if i bring another kitten into my home.
Cynthia R says
I have 3 cats so I could always litter and food. I learned I can buy their pet food online with Dollar General.
Leigh Freijo says
Friskies Rock and so does Dollar General!
s riches says
There are some very good tips for dealing with pets on the Dollar General web site.
Karla P. says
I have a cat who we adopted two years ago. Her name is Smudge. I am the only one who wakes up early in the mornings and we take advantage of that time to spend together.
kristi m says
i have 2 cats one that is 6 lbs and has not grown since she was 6 months old and another that is 27 lbs and i cant get him to lose any weight, he looks like a bulldog its funny seeing the big one and little one together
Michelle Hagewood says
I love that they have pet tips on there. I’ve never visited the DG website before so that’s nice to see it’s not just all about their products.
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Stephanie MacDonald says
My 3 kitties quite enjoy Friskies Party Mix Cat Treats – Beachside Crunch.
Angela W says
I learned that Dollar General sells Fancy Feast
Kimberly Miller says
my cat is obsessed with fluffy dusters.
Tara Liebing says
We have one cat named Bo and he likes a clean litter box!
Karen says
I have five cats – Kasey, Bu, Rocket (Wocket or Puffy), Mimi, and Smokey is just visiting. 🙂
Jim W. says
I found my cat after she wandered into my yard, she was just a scared three week old kitten.
Thomas S says
I learned kneading activates scent glands on the bottom of their paws
Holly Kennedy says
I can’t believe it took so long to come up with this!
Erica B. says
I didn’t think of using dollar general for pet supplies.
Lisa V. says
I have two house cats and tabby and a mix. Their names are Bandit and Barney and they can never have too much kitty litter.
Brenda Robinson says
I like the fact that they have a pet center!
Sue Johnson says
I learned they have a pet center with great tips for cats and dogs, like excessive dog barking and ways to help
krystal wethington says
My oldest cats is 10 years old.I love all my cats.They are so spoiled oh and they like my neighbors donkeys lol
Carolyn Daley says
I learned that their Pet Center has a lot of advice and helpful tips. Cleaning your pet’s ears helps prevent infections and treats should be limited to 10% of your pet’s daily calories. I have two cats. Mushu is our crazy Snowshoe Siamese and Nikko is our hefty Lynx Point.
SYLVIE W says
I somehow became the Cat Lady. I have three cats: one from the SPCA, one from a pet shop and one stray. They snowballed onto me. I first had my SPCA cat and when she was a few years old I thought she should have a playmate so I went to a pet shop and tada, cat number two. Then, in another few years, there was a stray kitten lingering around my apartment; July passed, August passed and then September and I thought of the cold fall/winter to come so I took her in too. My Amy-Mandy-Minouche trifecta was created. Love em!
Melanie Montgomery says
I have a cat named Kamikaze and he is deaf!
laurie says
i have 2 cats and it hard to keep their litter clean, i would really like to try the light weight
Jake B says
I have 2 cats zoey and cloey. Zoey is in love with me and hates when I shut my bedroom door and she cant get to me.
amy deeter says
i learned Barking Dog Solutions: Training Tips to Calm Your Canine
Cheryl Chandler says
My cat is fairly finicky with her litter. This is one she does like!
Richard Hicks says
I have two rescues who are part siamese. Best cats ever!
Corey Olomon says
I have two cats, one is 4 and one is 16!
Jennifer sorenson says
I looked reading about the î indoor games for cats, great ideas!
Kathy Pease says
I liked the atricle about Barking Dog Solutions: Training Tips to Calm Your Canine..My dog barks at the neighbors constantly and am finding it hard to figure out how to get him to stop
addrienne mertens says
we just rescued/adopted a new kitty from a pet store..she was transferred from Kentucky high kill shelter to Pa to be adopted..she is such a sweet girl. the dog loves watching her play with her mouse.
Chrysa says
Love to hear that!
April Morrison says
I like that you carry Fancy Feast.
Mary G says
My cat eats anything and everything.
clynsg says
We combined families for multi-generational living, so now we have 6 cats, with one of mine being the ‘senior’ of the group–he is about 14 yrs old. Still a youngster compared to one we lost a little while ago–she was 22! We are not certain about his age since he was a half grown kitten when rescued from a snowbank!
Chrysa says
Wow! You have even more cats than I do. My oldest is about 14 too.
Dorothy Hubbard says
Lucy is my red headed tabby and I buy most of her cat food from Dollar General.
jules m. says
i just bought some of this at dollar general last week- it was on sale! i love that it is so lightweight- we have three litterboxes for three indoor cats so i have a lot to fill!
Tracey Agrella says
I like their pet food
Betty C says
I’m glad to see this light weight litter available so close by. My cats are very demanding. They have to have food added to their dish every time I walk by, even when it’s almost full.
Donna Kellogg says
I have 3 cats and I will have to go to Dollar General for some supplies.
Laurie Emerson says
We have 3 rescue cats who are 9, 5 and 2 years old. They are my heart!
Christine Herrera says
I would give this to my best friend who has 3 kitties. She loves to shop at DOllar General
Stephanie Larison says
I like the great articles on the site.