Introducing VASA
The World’s First Waterwheel Pet Fountain
The cat Fountain
Designed
To Prevent Mold
Shop Now"It’s simpler to clean, every piece that comes in contact with water is dishwasher safe."

The Pump Is Where Mold Hides — and Keeps Coming Back.
You've seen it: the slimy film that creeps back after you cleaned the fountain. It hides inside the pump — in tubing and crevices no brush can reach. So you scrub, refill, and it returns. The water looks clear, but your pet smells what you can't, and walks away.

The Pump Is the Problem.
So We Removed It.
VASA replaces the submerged pump with a patented waterwheel, spun by a motor that never touches the water. No sealed pump. No hidden tubing. No crevices. Less places for slime to hide in — just smooth, open surfaces and moving water, designed to resist buildup instead of breeding it.

Now Every Part Gets Truly Clean.
1. 100% dishwasher-safe water-contact parts
2. Survives the high-heat Sanitize cycle (170°F+)
3. Sanitizes to 99.999% germ-free — every wash
4. Smooth surfaces designed to resist mold & biofilm

Seconds to Disassemble.
The Dishwasher Does the Rest.
About 20 seconds to take apart. Every water-contact part goes in the dishwasher and comes out sanitized.
About 20 seconds to reassemble. No tiny parts to fiddle with — much easier than pump-based fountains to put back together.
Clean Water. No Pump.
No Place for Mold.
Pets can drink less when water tastes "off" — unclean water from hidden pump-based microbes could be why.
VASA's pump-free design keeps every sip cleaner and fresher, so they drink more, more often. The care they deserve, in every sip.
"Pump-based fountains share one flaw: the pump makes them nearly impossible to keep clean, so the water doesn't stay fresh — and a pet's nose notices. As a veterinarian focused on hydration, that's the problem. VASA removes the pump, so it stays clean and pets keep drinking"
DR. ELISA SMITH, DVM
Built To Last
• Traditional Pumps: Hidden mold doesn't just dirty the water — it builds up inside the pump and shortens its life to as little as 12–18 months.
• Industrial-Grade Motor: VASA takes a completely different approach — no submerged pump means no hidden chamber for mold to clog and destroy. It stays cleaner and lasts longer.

Customer Reviews
Why Pet Parents Are Switching To No Pump
I'm a neat freak — I was never interested in tubing and pumps I can't clean. This one is super easy to put together, clean, and reassemble, with no black slime mold to worry about. I LOVE it!
After buying three submersible-pump fountains and giving up on each, the VASA is a different world. It's easy to assemble, every piece goes in the dishwasher, and there's no slime. As long as I have a pet, I want this one.
I bought VASA after adopting a blind dog, Albie, who rarely drank water. The soft, subtle sound of the fountain was just enough to lure him over to drink. Poor Albie had a little accident after drinking more than usual, but now we know to watch for his signals!
VASA solves several concerns beautifully. All our cats are drinking from it now, and when I set it back up after the dishwasher, they're waiting with bated breath for it to start. A true hit!

TIME magazine
BEST INVENTIONS OF 2025
Read More HereVASA’s innovative Waterwheel design is protected by
multiple U.S. patents.
A Higher Standard of Clean — Engineered Into Every Part.
• Human-Grade Materials — BPA-free and non-leaching, safe for human water contact, not just "pet safe."
• Independently Tested — Meets strict FDA standards for extractables and leaching (21 CFR). Verified, not claimed.
• Pharmaceutical-Grade Stainless Steel: Drinking pan material specifically selected to help prevent feline chin acne (304 Stainless Steel.)

Designed to Resist Mold & Biofilm.
• Round: No tight corners or crevices where microbes can take hold — so it stays easier to clean
• Smooth: A high-polish surface that gives biofilm less to cling to — so cleaning stays easy
• Agitate: Constant motion means the water never settles long enough to leave a difficult-to-clean mold ring at the waterline

Filtered Three Ways
1. Activated Carbon — Absorbs odors, impurities, and dissolved contaminants for cleaner, fresher-tasting water
2. Ion-Exchange Resin — Removes the dissolved minerals and organic compounds that leave residue, so the water stays clearer longer
3. Non-Woven Mesh — Traps fur, food bits, and saliva before they dirty the water, denying bacteria the debris they need to grow in the basin

Frequently Asked Questions
Our Mission
We're on a mission
to help the pets we love
live longer, healthier lives —
through better hydration.
DIRTY WATER LEADS TO
- Nausea & Vomiting
- Diarrhea & Dehydration
- Waterborne Disease like Giardia
- Urinary Tract Infections

Our Story
VASA started with ...
a slime-covered pet fountain pump and a biomedical engineer who couldn't unsee it. Our Founder Darren obsessed for over 7 years on what a better pet water fountain can be — VASA is what came from this passioante pursuit to help "Clemmie" live a longer life through better hydration.
DIRTY WATER LEADS TO
- Nausea & Vomiting
- Diarrhea & Dehydration
- Waterborne Disease like Giardia
- Urinary Tract Infections
Assembles In Seconds
If it’s a hassle to clean, it gets skipped.
• Take Apart in 20 seconds or less!
• Put Together in 20 seconds or less!
• VASA removes hesitation to clean.
Clean Water,
Protected at Every Stage
• Advanced Carbon + Resin Filtration: Helps remove odors, impurities, and dissolved contaminants from the water
• 3-Stage Filtration System: Captures fur, saliva, and food particles before they reach the basin
• Denies Microbial Growth: Removes the organic debris bacteria need to grow and multiply