K&H Pet Products Thermo-Kitty Café Stainless/Black 12 ounce + 24 ounce

This product works really well in Michigan winter. We've had temps in the 20's already and the water even feels close to room temperature. I put the cafe in an insulated shelter. The wet food I put out for the neighborhood strays does too! Makes me feel good to know they are getting a meal that isn't cold on their stomachs.

This thing has saved me so much time and hassle! I was having to reheat food, bringing it in and out, to make sure my feral guy could get wet food (so important during freezing temps) and even then, I couldnt be sure he'd get to it before it froze overnight. Then there was me bringing out hot water, breaking ice out of the bowl so i could refill it. Now I only have to set him up twice a day and I can go to sleep knowing he has access to both food and water. Though I've tried to get him on a schedule, he still shows up rather randomly so I stir in a little water in the wet food if I think it may be a while until he shows up. When left for hours, the top of the food may dry out a bit but the added water helps with that and it can be mixed up again. As with any electric appliance like this, keep it out of direct weather. I adapted a small doghouse to use as a feeding station (took the top off, added hinges to make it into a lid so I have easier access) and cut a small hole for the cord to feed through. At first I didnt want to spend as much on a heated bowl but its made my life so much easier that I really cant explain.