My Grand-Children taught my cats to drink from my kitchen faucet.  Since this took much of my time to monitor the faucet, and it was a little gross, I decided to try this fountain.  Both cats took right to it. Now, I don't have cats jumping up on my counters for fresh water. It is quieter than my other fountain. My other fountain is now in their playroom just in case they are accidentally closed into the room.  This fountain, and the support for this fountain is outstanding!