Veken 95oz/2.8L Pet Fountain, Automatic Cat Water Fountain Dog Water Dispenser with Replacement Filters for Cats, Dogs, Multiple Pets (Grey, Plastic)

Quieter than my fridge! And the kitties love it.
First impression is a good one!I just put this together today, so we’ll see how it holds up over time. A friend recommended this brand based on an older model she has that’s no longer available.I bought the stainless steel version. It’s a I expected – just the lid is stainless, the rest is plastic, but again that’s how it appears online so no surprises. I still wanted the stainless top since that’s the part my cats will lick so it might effect flavor.First impressions:1. This is literally quieter than my refrigerator, and I only filled it about half full. I had a ceramic fountain years ago and never liked how loud it was. This one is quieter by far. (In my video you can compare in the last part with the background noise of my dishwasher and dryer running).2. I LOVE the fact that there’s an OPTION to TURN THE LIGHT OFF! I know lots of other people seem to like the blue light, but I prefer to not have excess light (pollution) in my home and I’m so happy the designers made this optional rather than compulsory, as is the case these days with so many electronic devices.3. The instructions have just the right amount of detail. And they’re funny! The pump is a little character that tells you how to clean them. So creative and useful! Because it’s amusing it’s more inviting to read – and proper pump maintenance is vital to keeping the fountain in proper working order – so well done in making this part inviting.4. I took the time to properly wash all the parts of the fountain and give the charcoal filter a good rinse like the instructions say to do to help get rid of excess charcoal dust and also help eliminate anything that might not smell/ taste good to the kitties. Both of mine were drinking from the fountain within five minutes of putting it out. They both like to lick water droplets out of the sink and tub so I know they prefer fresh water to bowls. So I just did my job of cleaning anything from the brand new fountain that might smell or taste unfamiliar and they both embraced it.Happy household so far!;

Good overall, but the motor will die often
I mean, don’t buy the bulk pack of replacement filters. The motor doesn’t last that long, and it’s cheaper to buy a new fountain than to replace the motor. Since the six-month mark, the motor just stops working every two weeks until it has a deep clean. Little over a year later, the motor won’t turn on even after cleaning.The fountain is cleanable but not quite as easy as the claim—so many corners that are difficult to get to. The light is nice, though, in case you usually walk around at night with the lights off.

You don’t need a more expensive cat fountain!
I have the old design of these without the LED or water line indicator and it’s still kicking but I wanted another because I love it and decided to go with this updated version.First off, love the new design. It looks smaller but it’s wider and holds a lot more water. I fill it with a tall glass and needed a couple more to fill it than the other. I have five cats so that’s a huge bonus. The blue is really pretty and I love the LED making the water line easier to see from a distance. The silicone mat is really cute and handy for me more than them; any water I spill while filling it doesn’t splash onto my hardwood floors.It was a little noisy on start up but it’s brand new so the pump often needs ‘primed’. I gently lifted the top two lids (the clear and blue ones) to check the bubbling then gently set them back down and it was completely quiet. I would suggest running the submerged pump in the fountain for a few seconds before gently setting the top two down while running.I love the new pump design too. The old one is really similar to a fish tank water pump but they’re built the same basic way. When you need to clean it (and you absolutely will if you have hard water; don’t give cats distilled water as it has no nutrients and doesn’t actually hydrate because of that), you only need to remove the covering and dissemble two other pieces. The fountain did include a detailed insert with diagrams on how to clean the pump, which is immensely helpful for people who have never had anything with a water pump and didn’t know they need minimal maintenance. The manual itself clearly reminds you of when to check and replace the filter and sponge, clean the reservoir and (as stated) the pump. At most, you’re looking at a half hour full clean, but minimal maintenance only takes a few minutes if you keep it up.Take notice of the pump direction as this is different from the other versions. The wire and LED goes towards the front and goes over the pump towards the notches in back. You thread the USB down through the rectangular tunnel in the back. Make sure when setting it down that the wire goes through the notches and isn’t pinched under the clear tray or bottom of the back. Make sure the clear tray’s open end (a broad trapezoid shape) is over this tunnel and when placing the blue top tray the slots will need to drain left to right, not top to bottom (if the clear water line window is facing you, this is the ‘bottom’ when looking down). The flower spout doesn’t need to click in, just place it snuggly.Two of my cats have embraced the new one right away. Some of them have trust issues with anything new but I do think they’ll love this one too. Honestly, don’t spend a huge amount on some of the others out there unless you’re aiming for a certain aesthetic. Functionally, these are super reliable if operated correctly and the form is plenty cute/eye-pleasing for most set-ups. Very easy to clean, just remember to keep it food-safe for cats and don’t use bleach. You can use limescale or enzyme cleaners but remember if you do this with the pump, you’ll need to run it in clean water a couple times to make sure it’s all flushed out. Whatever you use, make sure it’s pet-safe!

Works great, pretty straightforward to clean, comes with one extra filter and sponge filter thing for the pump.

I have 3 cats and they all love this fountain. It is quiet running and works beautifully.