I purchased the Basic Fountain about 2 months ago. I called first to ask questions and had lots of help deciding which to order and details I needed to know before deciding to invest. I have 4 Cats 2 recent rescue’s from outside after feeding for a year, and 2 Senior Cats one with Hyperthyroid issues. I have been bombarded with vet bills since this started, $400 every time for tests to get her medication regulated not to mention other issues, Dental surgery etc. Not much left available on my credit card, so this was tuff to decide to spend this much on a fountain! After reading and watching all the videos I could see this is a well made product with longstanding VALUE.
Watching Barry in the videos, he reminds me of my Dad who had passion for the things he believed in and got deeply involved until it was done right, and cared most about how well a product is made, PRETTY DOESN’T MATTER ! Just like my Dad how it works is what matters. A science experiment it does “kinda” look like, but that’s o.k. it is a nice safe ceramic dish and the bottles are easy to find since it is a common thread. I had to chuckle at the one explaining how to change the charcoal and filters in the blue tube, “ya know its like how you load a rifle” LOL I got the point but Barry most of us women have never loaded a rifle, don’t change that video though, loved it! Barry didn’t find the Cheapest way to make it so he could profit more, he made it so it worked safely for our pets and our peace of mind.
I accepted 2 strays from outside, they all get along for the most part but cats can sense when one is sick and pick on that one a bit so when I’m not home or at bedtime I keep my senior hyperthyroid cat in the bedroom with us. So a QUIET fountain is a big issue. I started with the Hagan Cat It, well even with using distilled water after three weeks it stunk like lake water and was slimy when I cleaned it. I felt safer giving her water from the bowl but needed to encourage her to drink! So I then bought the Drinkwell Pagoda, I tried to attach video but don’t know how, anyway it was nice looking but LOUD, to give you an example you’d have to turn your TV up to compete with the noise plus I found out there are serious dangers with ceramics made in China which it is. Returned it and decided to go for the Glacier Point Basic Fountain knowing I could upgrade it to the Chiller and order replacement parts.
THIS IS A FOREVER FOUNTAIN, considering I’d have replaced fountains every 2 years and spend a fortune of filters and still not feeling the water is safe in the end I believe this is saving me Money the Value is lasting.
I received it all the way out here in Canada within 10 days. I read the instructions and watched the set up video on you tube. It was easy peasy. I made sure my cats were watching me set it up and my Nellie girl started drinking from it within 5 minutes. One of the others drinks from it occasionally but they have their water bowls still on the main floor. Once my Nellie passes on they all will drink from it. It is important she drinks lots of water no doubt heading into renal kidney failure next. That fountain is helping her keep her kidneys flushed.
The first time I cleaned this fountain, (after three weeks running) I watched the video and did it and there was very very little slime, just a tiny bit against the pump and it was so easy. The water did not stink I think I could have drank it!
Some people like me, wait until our cats get ill to buy a fountain, when in fact and especially if you give your cats dry food which I no longer do, your animals end up dehydrated, they do not drink extra water to make up for the water loss, this in turn causes inflammation that starts a whole host of other problems. Start now and avoid this problem and save yourself some vet bills.
I really appreciate that Barry decided to put his passion for animals and desire to have a properly working “no fuss” product on the market, we wish you success and hope more and more people find out that there is a reliable product out there that they can count on.
I purchased a pet water fountain for my 2 cats about 5 months ago and it’s the best investment ever. I have had other pet water fountains and yours is definitely superior. My cheaper plastic one used to get very slimy. Yours does not!!
What I love most is that it is so easy to clean. I wash the ceramic base weekly with soap and water and also rinse out the foam surrounding the motor. About once a month I soak the foam and the motor in vinegar. It does not get much easier that this.
My cats love it too!! They started drinking from it right away.
I very recently bought one of the Perfect Pet Fountains; and I am very, very pleased. Like all your other customers, I think I bought almost every other brand of fountain on the market and eventually got rid of them all.
I am absolutely amazed at how much water my cat drinks now. I’m so happy since this will help so much in keeping her healthy.
I thought she would be afraid of the fan, but she was actually trying very hard to find out what was inside of the housing!
Thank you for devoting so much to this high quality product; it is much appreciated. I also very much appreciate the note from you that was in the box stating you had built, packaged and shipped the fountain yourself. Such awesome customer service.
My three cats have used The Glacier Point Fountain for years. Previous to that purchase, I wasted significant amounts of money on various other fountains, all of which ended up in the trash. My cats definitely drink more water from the GP Fountain and good hydration contributes greatly to healthier, happier cats. Thanks Glacier Point for such a great product.
My Cats LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this Water Fountain and so do I.
I bought mine last year and now I am buying a second one for upstairs because my cats are so spoiled they won’t use our old fountains. They will wake me up to open the door so they can go downstairs to get a drink. The kids are up later than I playing videos games, so leaving the door open is not an option until the middle of the night.
This Water Fountain is not cheap, but you get what you pay for, and I want to tell you I think it’s worth every penny. As I learned from the videos on this site, having Clean Cold Water that entices my cats to want to drink more helps them live a longer healthier life, and the cat box does not smell as much. The videos taught me the same as humans when the cats are dehydrated it makes their urine and waste stronger, which smell much worst, and can lead to infections and all kinds of other health problems that rob our beloved pet’s life span and ends up costing us a fortune in veterinarian bills.
I want to thank Barry, the inventor of this design, it has changed my life I am no longer a slave to cleaning my cat’s water fountains I use to have to take apart the water pumps for a thorough cleaning every single week, but with the Glacier Point special carbon sponge and filtering system, and the auto fill water bottles, the water bowl stays completely clean for at least 2 weeks, it just needs a quick rinse out with hot water and its ready for a fresh water refill. Now I am only doing a full filter cleaning about once a month or two. FYI there is no slime what so ever inside the water dish, not even after a month or two. The level of maintenance to clean this water fountain is so much less than all the other plastic and/or stainless steel water fountains I have purchased in the past.
I purchased the perfect pet fountain on the recommendation of my vet. My cats made the transition easily. Over the years I have tried every cat fountain on the market but they were difficult to care for and didn’t last very long, and none chilled the water. The perfect pet fountain is absolutely worth its price. The water is filtered and chilled, the unit is very easy to maintain, it is quiet, and most of all my furry family loves it. Obviously it is the creation of someone who knows and loves cats. Thanks so much.
I ordered this fountain back in May 2015. I have been using it for a while now and it is working great! I find it very easy to clean and maintain and like that I can make my own filters. I love that the bowl is ceramic and is large enough so that it does not need to be refilled often. I also like the ability to add the bottles on top so that the level of water stays full in the bowl. I had a fountain before this one so the cats had no trouble adjusting to this one. Love how it is very quiet so that we can hear the TV even though the fountain is in the same room. Great design
I have been looking for some time for a water fountain made in USA . . . Believe me, this was hard to find. I have purchase the Spectrum Fountain for my dog who is on a lot of meds and she really needs to drink more water since these meds are drying out her skin. Well, received the other day in the mail, wash all parts and started the fountain and it was not long before someone came to see what I was doing. She really likes the fountain. She is taking in more water now and the pee’s are bigger and not yellow. I know it is designed for a cat, but it is also good for small dogs. I do believe I would recommend one of the larger bowl type for a medium to large dog. The shape of the bowl is just right for a cat, which this will be happening here come spring. You can keep the bowl always full so the kitty can get water without her whiskers touching the sides. What a awesome fountain and I think everyone should have one for there four legged kids. Keep up the good work. Thanks for my awesome water fountain.
I purchased a fountain three weeks ago, and our cats adore the water fountain. I followed your instructions to acclimate the cats to the fountain, and they immediately adjusted to it. Water from any other source will no longer do! They even drink more now, which is great for their kidneys.
Thank you for such an amazing product!
Pump arrived yesterday and was set up and running within minutes. No adjustment time needed for my cat either – she took right to it! Pump is absolutely silent and while it does look sort of space-agey, seems like it’ll be totally worth it. Capacity is large and allows for up to four different backup bottles of water to be loaded. Happy with my purchase!