The instant invention is directed towards a clumping animal litter comprising a combination of a high molecular weight polymer, a gum, and cellulosic components, and methods of preparation thereof. The invention particularly relates to a clumping animal litter that comprises a homogenous mixture of anionic polyacylamide, a guar gum, grist and optionally cellulosic fines in combination with one or more sources of cellulosic material, thereby providing a litter with enhanced absorption, clumping size and hardness.