We had usually bought a water bowl with a jug on top and we always ran out of water several times a day because the dogs would also dog in the bowl. Then, our newest kitten refused to drink out of it and would on drink from the running faucet. That has changed since we got this pet foutain. She instantly went to drink from it and my dogs loved it without trying to dog in the bottom of the dish. Great durability and looks so fantastic and more than one animal can drink from it at a time, which is really wonderful. It also comes with several attachments to change how the water is dispersed. I definitely recommend it.