PetSafe Drinkwell® Outdoor Dog Fountain
By Arina Nikoliukina · Reviewed · Updated · Prices and recalls checked 10/09/2026
9OF 10
Excellent
- Capacity
- 450 oz (13.31 L)
- Filter every
- 14 days
- Type
- Plastic fountain
- App required
- not listed by PetSafe
- Subscription
- No subscription
- First-year cost
- $254
Real cost, first year
10/09/2026| Device | $110.99 | $110.99 |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping | $0 | free to the contiguous US per the vendor page |
| Plan (12 months) | $0 | no plan needed |
| Consumables (12 months) | $143 | Drinkwell® Outdoor Fountain Filter Multi-Pack (1 foam pre-filter + 3 carbon filters) $10.99, every 28 days |
| First-year cost | $254 | plus sales tax — varies by state |
| Each year after | $143 | plan and consumables at the vendor's intervals |
Category median first-year cost in our database: $145.
Specs and sources
Checked 10/09/2026 · source under each valueSize & pets
Power & connectivity
PowerPlug-in; manual p.4: 'Low-Voltage (12V) Submersible Pump for quiet operation' with 'Anti-Bite Cord Cover'; outdoor-rated adaptor (pump page PAC00-13196: 'The outdoor-rated adaptor is weatherproof and waterproof'). Wattage not stated. Manual p.1: 'intended for year-round indoor household use or seasonal outdoor use. Do not operate the fountain in temperatures below 40° F / 4.4° C.'petsafe.com · 10/09/2026
App & subscription
PlansOptional filter auto-ship for the Outdoor filter multi-pack (not a device subscription): PetSafe says 'free shipping with FedEx® Ground and a 5% discount off the price of the filters' — https://www.petsafe.com/p/drinkwell-outdoor-replacement-filters/PAC00-13192/ (2026-10-09)petsafe.com · 10/09/2026
Consumables
Drinkwell® Outdoor Fountain Filter Multi-Pack (1 foam pre-filter + 3 carbon filters)$10.99 · 1 foam + 3 carbon · every 28 days (vendor)petsafe.com · 10/09/2026
Drinkwell® Fountain Premium Activated Carbon Filters (12-Pack)$13.99 · 12-pack · every 14 days (vendor)petsafe.com · 10/09/2026
Drinkwell® Outdoor Dog Fountain Pre-Filters (2-Pack) & Housing Lid$4.95 · 2 plastic pre-filters + 1 housing lidpetsafe.com · 10/09/2026
Safety & recalls
Buying
SupportCustomer Care 1-800-732-2677, info@petsafe.net, chat (warranty page).vendor support page
Brand page or manualRegulator database (CPSC)
Where to buy
Prices checked 10/09/2026petsafe.com · official$110.99checked 10/09/2026
Prices as printed on the store page on the date shown, before sales tax; stock and bundles differ by store.
Compared with similar dog water fountains
All 14 dog water fountains →| Model | Score | Price | Subscription | 1st-year cost | Capacity | Filter every | Warranty | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 PETLIBRO Dockstream Cordless Fountain | 9.5/10 | $69.99 | No subscription | $140 | 84 oz (2.5 L) | 14 days | 2 yrs | See specs → |
 PETLIBRO Dockstream 2 Smart Fountain | 9.5/10 | $79.99 | Subscription optional | $150 | 101 oz (3 L) | 14 days | 2 yrs | See specs → |
 PetSafe Drinkwell® Platinum® Pet Fountain | 9/10 | $55.99 | No subscription | $86 | 168 oz (4.97 L) | 14 days | 1 yr | |
 PetSafe Drinkwell® Outdoor Dog Fountain | 9/10 | $110.99 | No subscription | $254 | 450 oz (13.31 L) | 14 days | 1 yr | |
 Cat Mate Pet Fountain | 8.75/10 | $27.99 | No subscription | not enough data (shipping) | 70 oz | 30 days | 3 yrs | See specs → |
What owners say
Checked 10/09/2026Owner reviewsMostly positive
0owner reviews read
Not enough owner reviews read yet (0 read), so no Owner Complaint Index for this model: we publish it from 50 reviews.
- Brand site (petsafe.com)brand's own site, not counted · 6 read · 10/09/20264.5/541 reviews
- Amazon10/09/20264.3/5666 reviews
An independent store shows at least 25 ratings averaging 4.3 or higher, none below 4.0. In our score this is 2 of 2 points. How we score
Brand site (petsafe.com) shows 4.5/5 from 41 reviews on its own page; brand-site reviews are not counted in the score.
Praise that comes up again
- capacity for several large dogs / days away (4 dogs; '4 days worth of water')
- longevity: owners report ~6 years and since 2013 (with one pump replacement)
- seasonal outdoor use for two Samoyeds (MN)
Praise
“We leave town often and know our dog will have 4 days worth of water in this fountain.”
Complaint
“it had the loudest water fountain pump i have ever heard”
Praise
“it makes watering 4 dogs a breeze.”
Complaint
“you cannot not get the replacement foam filter without also buying the standard carbon filters.”
Complaint
“The second summer about half way through the flow was markedly less.”
Quotes are word for word from the linked pages, and we pick praise and complaints alike. Reviews on the brand's own site and reviews written for a free product are not counted. Store ratings change over time; the date shows when we checked.