BUY NOWClean, quiet and safe
This is the second drinking fountain we got from Wonder Creature. Not that the first one (lotus fountain) is not good, it’s simply that we worry about not having enough water and burning the motor whenever we’re travelling for too long. I’d like to mention a few things that made us feel this stainless steel fountain is the best drinking fountain for our cats.
First, it’s super clean ALL the time. For those other fountains with the open reservoir, we noticed that cat hair or small bugs tend to get trapped around the edge around the water line. This means we typically have to empty the fountain and clean the base on a daily basis. The stainless steel top of this fountain though saved us from the hassle, and stayed clean for at least a week (there’s only minor water stains on the edge after a week of use).
Second, much like the other fountains from wonder creature, this one is super quiet. I only tend to hear water flowing sound (and it’s by no means an unpleasant sound) when there’s no other activities around, and when I happen to sit within 1 meter next to the fountain.
Third, our cats really appreciated the blue light from the lotus fountain. But it’s only in the stainless steel fountain that the lighting actually serves a meaningful purpose! The light changes colour when there’s not enough water in the reservoir, and at the same time the motor stops working to prevent burning out. This new safety function is really reassuring when we leave our cats alone at home when we go on trips!
Bonus, the package also comes with a cute silicone mat to keep the floor dry, brushes for cleaning, as well as additional filters!
Don’t hesitate about getting this fountain if you’re trying to keep your cats happy and healthy!
The Box size is deceiving!
OK when I received this I thought it was gonna be super small because it's a fairly small box but boy was I wrong! Everything is stuffed inside the container so this puppy holds quite a bit of water vertically versus horizontally. I purchased it to replace a Drink Well fountain that I have in the garage for a few ferals and while that one worked ok, there was no real easy way to tell when I had to refill unless I opened the garage door or heard the motor running dry ?? But with this model (I also own a Wonder Creature Lotus) all I have to do is peep in the window and I can tell by the built in light color. When the water goes below the minimum level it starts to blink red (I saw this for the 1st time today since I set it up a little over a week ago), and stops working so I don't have to worry about burning out the motor if I don't get to it fast enough ?? Also love the stainless steel top...much cleaner than the Drink Well for multiple cats! Truly a great product.
AUTO SHUT-OFF WORKS!
this was the only cat water-fountain that i could find on Amazon that had an AUTO SHUT-OFF for when the water gets too low - so the motor doesn't burn out if the bowl runs dry... couldn't wait to try the AUTO SHUT-OFF, so we filled it up to a little over the MINIMUM mark on the viewing window and plugged it in... the blue LED came on and it started pumping water in a little fountain out the top of the pump and we started taking water out with a small ladle... and sure enough as soon as the water got below the MINIMUM mark on the side viewing window the blue light went out and it started BLINKING RED - AND THE PUMP STOPPED PUMPING, protecting it from burning out from pumping while dry... very slick - 3 filters, cleaning brushes, plastic mat, they've thought of everything, you just have to remember to clean the pump every 2 weeks... perhaps they'll build in a timer in future renditions that will blink the light GREEN when it needs to be cleaned...
after it has been going for a week, our cat has finally started drinking from it - however after only ONE WEEK the amount of water coming out of the pump has dropped about in half... pump already clogged? filter already clogged? will add more when i find out - if it is the filter, this could be expensive replacing filters every week...
Compact, clean and cool
I already owned the Lotus Pet Fountain by the same company, but I thought I would give this model a chance, and I’m very glad I did. It’s just as quiet, so quiet that you really wouldn’t realise it’s there apart from the occasional whisper-quiet sound of water hitting the stainless steel tray. Design-wise, it’s an improvement in every way. Whereas in the reservoir of the other model, small insects would drown or pet hairs would gather, with this model, almost all of the water is “hidden” underneath the stainless steel tray, which means that my cat can only get to the freshest water at all times, and there’s nowhere for dust or insects to gather. There’s a handy gauge on the side of the fountain to keep you aware of how much water is left, and refilling is as simple as just gently pouring a jug of water onto the stainless steel tray and letting it filter through (or taking off the tray). Speaking of filters, you get three included with the fountain, which should last you a few months, and you also get a couple of brushes for any necessary cleaning.
Although the instructions that come with the fountain say that there is a switch to turn the LED light on and off, there actually isn’t, so there is a constant blue illumination to the water, but it’s really not intrusive at all and actually makes it easier to gauge the water level anyway. In terms of your pets adapting to the fountain: my cat gave the usual wails of protest he always gives every time some tiny little detail in his life changes, but within a couple of hours he was already drinking from the new fountain, and now I have the peace of mind that his water is always fresh and clean. At the current price this is going for, there is really no downside to this product.
Really loving this! Same with the dogs and cat
We have a 10 week old kitten and a YoChon and we babysit a Teacup Yorkie and another YoChon. With all these animals, the water dish can become disgusting. They share the same water bowl. They would get food in the water often and I always had to clean and disinfect it because it just looked nasty. My husband mentioned an automatic water fountain and I agreed that it would be extremely beneficial not only for them to have fresh clean water, but to help make my life easier. I decided on this because of reviews, price, size, that it included 3 filters, the cleaning brushes and a water proof mat (seriously- this is a very good deal) but most importantly was the automatic shut off. This was very easy to put together. My 14 year old son actually did it in less than 20 minutes. It’s very quiet. I can’t hear it. It’s pretty to look at. And it works. I’m really impressed by it. They love it and I don’t have to worry about it more than twice a week. It’s a win for everyone. When they’re done playing they’ll run up and get a nice drink of water. It took the animals less than 3 hours to get used to it. They prefer this over their old water bowl. And it comes with cleaning brushes, extra filters and a mat! Very nice deal!
Great product, customer service, and price
This is a fabulous fountain. I love the stainless steel tray. Our old plastic unit would get nasty and was hard to take apart to clean. I then bought one of these and a second one with this purchase. As much as I liked the first one of these, this one has made improvements that make it the best we have ever purchased. On top of that, customer service is quickly responsive to answer any questions. (I called to double check on an update because picture inside instructions showed old type cord. Not something you would probably notice unless you already had one of these units.). I commented in my call that the led was out on my old unit and they dropped a new mechanism in the mail to replace it. Nice not to even have to ask, especially on something that is more cosmetic than needed. This new unit makes it so we don't even have to check water levels. The blue led makes it easy to see the level, but if you don't notice and it gets low, the light turns red to draw your attention. I was not expecting this quality and level of customer service at this price.
I've Owned Many Cat Water Dishes Over The Years - This Is The Best
Here's an automatic water dish that makes sense. It is easy to fill, just pour water in the top, and there's a level mark visible which shows how much kitty has left.
According to the specs, it automatically shuts off and the blue light turns red once the water level is drained; I haven't yet let it get low enough to test that feature.
The instructions say that there's a switch on the cord to turn off the LED light, but it doesn't exist on this model. I'm not marking its rating down because of this as no such claim is made on the Amazon product features for this device. Just be aware that if you're going to use this in a sleeping area, blue light is notorious for brightening up bedrooms, and there's no way to turn it off.
It came with extra filters which I haven't had to replace yet. I have not used the dripping devices as my kitties drink the water just fine without them and I want to avoid any oversplash if in fact there is any. A nice bonus is the mat which comes with this, it's very attractive.
All in all, an effective kitty waterer which is quiet and attractive.
Second purchase better than the first
I owned a WonderCreature water fountain prior to this purchase. It's only six months old, and works very well. The addition serves as a secondary bubbler in our house.
The fountain is easy to set up and, as others have recommended, can be used without the flower jet on the top should accessing the water be challenging for your cat. The unit arrives with extra filters, and replacements aren't too expensive. I only hear the water if I allow the level to drop below the splash point inside. When that happens, I either need to refill it or dump the water and clean it out.
I have eight cats in the house. We have been fosters for several clowders of young cats over the years, and while most have been adopted, some were more problematic in behavior or looks, and wound up as our cats. The eldest animals in the house are 20 and 19 years old, and the youngest just a year and a half.
The two senior kitties use the fountain the most. Both are nearly blind from cataracts, and the older of the two has stage 2 CKD, which means we encourage her to drink as much as we can. We have night lights up around the house just in case the older cats need to get to water or the boxes in the basement, which has made this water bubbler extremely helpful.
The bubbler has a blue LED bulb inside the chamber, with a water level window through which the light shines. Both my elderly cats can see the light, and whether they need a drink or not, the illumination helps them feel more secure in their surroundings.
When I bought the first bubbler, I read reviews from other customers reporting that the fountain shorted out, or that it ran out of water when people weren't around and melted. The shut-off mechanism (which I have not tested) demonstrates that the company paid attention and tried to find a way to make the device safer. Thank you.
If it turns out I don't need both bubblers, despite the multiple creatures in my house, I intend to give away the first one to a member of the local humane society who also fosters animals. These are thoughtful products, well designed, and offered at a good price.
Great customer service + unique fountain on the market
We bought this fountain for our cat and unfortunately after a month the pump broke. I contacted wonder creature's customer service and they were very quick in replying and I got a new pump within a couple of days.
The new pump works and our cat is happy again so I highly recommend their fountain. It is understandable that some parts can be faulty and I appreciate that they do their best to address customer problems.
Also, another plus is that this fountain is the only one that lets you know when the water level is low. I have tested this and can confirm that the pump will stop (and blink red) if the water level is too low (the pump must be fully covered by water in my experience). Another reason why I chose this fountain is because of the stainless steel plate which is more hygienic and very easy to clean.
Me and My Cats Love It!
It took a few hours for the cats to get used to it. I think the bright LED light scared them for awhile. It's a really great product. I've had a huge Petsafe Drinkwell for years, but I've always felt it was designed more for dogs than cats.
One of my cats has CH and it was hard for her to bend down low to drink from the Drinkwell as her head would shake pretty bad. I knew I wanted something more vertical, smaller than the Petsafe and more "open" or with room to drink. Also, with the Petsafe one being horizontal you wasted too much water. You have to put over a half gallon in it to make sure the motor is covered, and I change their water everyday so the price of jugs adds up. My cats drink a lot, but not nearly that much.
At first I was wary of getting a Chinese made product for my pet's water due to the quality of plastic used, but it's listed as BPA free so I thought I'd go for it. This fountain is better than I imagined. It's high enough where the cats don't have to bend down to drink, it's open with a little bubbling fountain top for circulation (I don't use the flower thing due to my CH cat. She can't keep steady enough to drink from the falling streams) so there's more than enough room for them to drink easily from it. They nearly had to put their heads into the Petsafe's bottom well to drink which I didn't like. It also has a stainless steel top as opposed to plastic (another thing I wanted) so it's very easy to clean. I never liked the full plastic of other fountains. The LED light is a good addition too. I haven't tested it with low water to see if the red light happens or if the motor does auto-shutoff like it's supposed to, but I shouldn't ever have that issue as I change the water everyday.
I do have a few small complaints though. First, the plastic for the actual bowl reservoir part itself is a little thinner than I'd like. If you were to pick it up without the top on it's pretty flimsy. But once you put the filter section and top on, it's very stable. My other issue is with the placement of the filter. So the motor is at the bottom of the reservoir and a vertical tube is placed around its spout which causes the water to bubble out of the top section in the middle. Then the water moves to holes in the outer edges which drop it down into the tank again. The filter is ring shaped between the tank proper and the steel top, but the holes (on the top) are so close to the edge that when the water drips back down they are getting little to no contact with the filter.
Other than those two quibbles, it's a wonderful product. It took me a few weeks of looking on Amazon before I finally settled on the pet fountain I was going to buy. I'm glad I chose this one and I'd recommend it to anyone with cats.
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