Randi ~

Be very BLUNT with the Pet Shop -
just ASK them if the one they sell is "the Real Thing" or is
a "similar" brand. Paperwork shipped with the unit should say for sure.

Since "some" Cats do NOT like the "noise" the fountains make -
ASK if it can be returned if Fister decides he doesn't *like* it.
Over here the PetsMart chain of stores is VERY good about
allowing almost everything they sell to be returned for
exchange or refund if there is ANY problem -
including the pet just doesn't like it!

/s/ Phred
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