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Your Cat Wants the Tap On. You Have Things to Do.

You're the official tap operator. The pay is terrible and the shifts start at 5 am. Let's talk about your options.

WoofWell Editorial 3 min read

A sleepy owner turning on the bathroom tap for a waiting cat at dawn

Congratulations. You've been promoted to Official Tap Operator.

The hours are terrible. Shifts start at 5 am. Your boss sits in the basin and yells until you turn the water on.

And the moment you leave, they stop drinking.

There's a way to resign from this job, and your cat will be happier for it.

Why your cat keeps calling you to the tap

Your cat isn't just being demanding. It has found water it likes: moving, fresh and fun.

Some cats have a strong taste for flowing water. A study on drinking bowls found that individual cats can show clear favourites.

The problem is that the tap only runs when you're there. The rest of the day, your cat is left with a still bowl it doesn't care for.

A cat on the bathroom counter asking for the tap to be turned on

Give your cat a tap that never needs you

International Cat Care suggests a fountain for cats who like running water.

The WoofWell has a tap-style spout that pours a steady stream into the bowl, all day, at floor level. Your cat gets the flowing water it loves. You get to sleep in.

The short version

Tap-demanding cats love moving water.
The tap only runs when you're there to turn it on.
Many cats have a strong preference for flowing water.
A fountain gives them a tap that runs all day.

WoofWell vs. a water bowl

	Bowl	WoofWell
The water	Sits still all day	Moves all day
Fur and crumbs	Float or sink in it	Caught by a filter pad
Your cat's interest	Easy to walk past	A stream they notice
Holds	A few hundred ml	2.2 litres
Material	Often scratchy plastic	Stainless steel
Water level	Noticed when empty	Lit window shows it

A cat drinking from the WoofWell Pure Fountain while its owner has coffee

Quick answers before you decide

Will my cat actually use it? Most pets are curious about moving water straight away. Some take a few days. Put it somewhere quiet, keep the old bowl nearby for the first few days, and let your cat choose.

Is it noisy? No. The pump runs at about 30 dB. That's quieter than a whisper, so it won't keep anyone up at night.

Is it a pain to clean? Not at all. Rinse the steel bowl once a week and swap the filter pad every 3 to 4 weeks. There are no hidden corners for slime to hide in.

What does it plug into? It runs on a USB cable, so it works with any phone charger plug you already have.

Try it for yourself

Hand in your resignation as Tap Operator. Your cat gets a tap of its own.

The WoofWell Pure Fountain is R1,199, and delivery is free. Add 4 filters for just R100 more (R1,299, about 3 months of fresh water). Got two pets, or two rooms they love? Buy two Fountain + 4 filters bundles and get R599 off.

Every order ships with Aramex within 5 to 8 business days, anywhere in South Africa. You also get 7 days to return it if it's not right for your home.

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