A pet litter containment construction includes a lower compartment and an upper compartment. A litter box is located in an upper compartment. A ramp leads up to the upper compartment from the lower compartment. The ramp comprises a covering that encourages a separation of litter from claw, feet and/or legs of the pet. An entrance is positioned such that the animal traverses under the litter box to the ramp, up the ramp and into the litter box.