
You've already bought a fountain. Maybe three.
And she still drinks from the tap.
One buzzed so loudly she wouldn't go near it. One leaked. One had a pump that died inside two months. And every one of them went slimy within a week, no matter how often you scrubbed it.
So you did what everyone does. You decided your cat was fussy.
She isn't. It was never your cat.
The cupboard nearly every cat parent has.
The part nobody tells you
It was the plastic.
Plastic is soft. Every wash, every scrub, every refill leaves behind fine scratches you can't see with the naked eye — but hold one up to the light and they're all there.
Those scratches are shelter. Within a day of cleaning, a thin, slick film settles into them and starts to spread. That's the slime you feel on your fingertips.
You can't scrub it out, because your brush can't reach into a scratch. And you can't reach the narrow channel around the pump at all — which is where the dark residue comes from.
She smells all of it. Long before you'd ever notice.
So she walks away from the fountain you bought her, and goes back to the tap. And you blame her for it.
Raking light on a plastic basin after a year of washing.
So what actually has to be true
Three things — and plastic can't do the third.
The water has to move
Cats descend from desert animals. In the wild, still water is stagnant water — so a motionless bowl reads as something to avoid. Moving water reads as safe.
It has to be filtered
Loose fur, grit and the taste of chlorine are all reasons to turn away from a bowl she'd otherwise use.
The surface must be non-porous
It has to be a material that doesn't scratch and gives slime nothing to hold onto. Which rules out every plastic fountain on the shelf.
There's really only one material left. The same one your kitchen sink is made of.
Made by our small team of cat people
The KittySip™ Stainless Steel Fountain
Built to solve the one problem no plastic fountain can.
304 food-grade kitchen steel
Non-porous and scratch-resistant. There is nothing for slime to settle into, so cleaning actually stays clean.
Constant faucet-style flow
The running tap she already goes looking for — without leaving the tap running.
Triple-layer filtration
Cotton catches fur and debris, activated carbon takes out the taste of chlorine, ion-exchange resin softens what's left.
★★★★★
"The easiest change with the biggest payoff for a cat's health. Hydration is one of the most important things you can support, and the KittySip does exactly that. I recommend it to cat parents who care about the longevity and comfort of their cat."
James H.20+ year cat parent
What you're actually thinking
The four questions everyone asks us
"Will my cat even use it?"
Most cats take a few days. Some take a fortnight. Leave the old bowl out, put the fountain nearby, and let her find it in her own time — the flow is what pulls her in. If she never switches, you have a full year to send it back.
"Will it go slimy like the last one?"
That's the entire reason it's steel. There are no scratched plastic surfaces for a film to settle into, and it comes apart into three main pieces that go straight in the dishwasher.
"Is the pump going to buzz?"
It's a whisper-quiet 1.5W pump. Most owners tell us they have to look to check it's running. Nothing about it makes a cat flinch.
"How much work is it?"
The reservoir holds 2.2L, so it's a top-up rather than a daily chore. Filters change once a month, and your first four months are included.
Side by side
KittySip vs. the plastic one in your cupboard
| KittySip™ | Plastic fountains | |
|---|---|---|
| 304 food-grade stainless steel | ✓ | ✕ |
| Non-porous — nothing for slime to grip | ✓ | ✕ |
| No plastic smell on the water | ✓ | ✕ |
| Wide, whisker-friendly basin | ✓ | ✕ |
| Whisper-quiet pump | ✓ | ✕ |
| Triple-layer filtration | ✓ | ✕ |
| Apart in seconds, dishwasher safe | ✓ | ✕ |
| 365-day money-back guarantee | ✓ | ✕ |
Real KittySip homes
Loved by cat parents like you
★★★★★ 4.9 from 581 reviews
★★★★★
The only one she's used
"KittySip is the only fountain my cat has ever actually used! We'd been through three plastic ones she wouldn't touch, but she took to this in two days and hasn't gone near the tap since."
Jasmine L.✓ Verified buyer
★★★★★
So easy to clean
"Perfect if you have multiple cats. I fill it up every week and a half, it doesn't make a noise and it cleans in under 5 mins."
Ebony M.✓ Verified buyer
★★★★★
Super quiet after three failures
"I've tried 3 different cat fountains and they all had an annoying motor buzz. This one is completely whisper-quiet, and the 2.2L means I'm not refilling it every day."
David K.✓ Verified buyer
Risk-free
365 days to decide
Every cat is different, and we're not going to pretend otherwise. So you get a full year with it — not 14 days, not 30.
If she ignores it, email us and we'll refund you. No questions, no photographs, no sending it back in the original box.
That's more than you got from any of the ones already in your cupboard.
Who we are
We got tired of throwing fountains away
PetHaven is a small team of cat people. We built the KittySip because we kept buying plastic fountains, kept scrubbing slime out of them, and kept watching our own cats go back to the tap.
Steel costs more to make. That's the only reason most brands don't use it. We decided that wasn't a good enough reason.
The PetHaven TeamFounded 2019
Before you decide
Everything you're wondering
What if my cat ignores it?
Most take a few days. Leave her old bowl out at first and put the fountain nearby — don't remove her options. If she still hasn't switched, you've got 365 days to get your money back.
Will it go slimy like my last fountain?
Steel is non-porous and doesn't scratch the way plastic does, so there's nowhere for a film to settle in. Rinse it weekly, run it through the dishwasher monthly.
Is it actually quiet?
Yes. It's a 1.5W whisper-quiet pump. Keep the reservoir topped up — every fountain gets louder when it runs low.
How often do filters need changing?
Once a month. Your first four months are included, and refills are available on the site.
How do I clean it?
It comes apart into three main pieces in seconds. Dishwasher, or warm soapy water and the included brush.
Does it work for multiple cats?
Yes. 2.2L is enough for a multi-cat household, and the wide basin means more than one cat can use it comfortably.
Is stainless steel safe for cats?
It's 304 food-grade steel — the same grade used in commercial kitchens and in your sink.
How long does shipping take?
Free tracked shipping, dispatched within 24 hours.
What if I have a question after ordering?
Email us. A real person on our team answers, usually the same day.
Put it on the floor and let her decide.
She'll tell you what she thinks. She always does.
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