This fountain has proved to be popular with my male cat. It wasn't difficult to put together after cleaning it, though the cord connection was a little iffy at first. I check the fountain every other day so that it remains filled. The water seems to also be cool, which is a good thing. I've not noticed my girl cat drinking from the fountain, yet. I've kept a regular water bowl filled as well. My only caveat is where to find replacement filters. I'm now figuring out that. Overall, this is a great fountain for cats. They drink upright, rather than pointing their heads toward the floor. This matches their food bowls.