When I first adopted Daphne, I had a basic food bowl, a basic water bowl and a heart full of love. Daphne, however, had one true love: kibble. It was nearly impossible to get her to eat wet food and I didn’t realize just how much that could impact her hydration. One day, the vet gently mentioned she might be a little dehydrated and suggested trying a water fountain. That was all it took...I headed to the store immediately, picked out a ceramic fountain and never looked back..

There’s something unforgettable about the first pet you adopt as an adult. Not the family pet you grew up with or the one you "kind of" shared with your siblings, but the first one that’s yours. That was Daphne for me...

When you have a pet with an ongoing health quirk...something that isn’t life-threatening but just won’t resolve...it can quietly wear you down over time. Maybe it’s a cat with mild diarrhea that won’t go away, even after trying every diet and supplement on the market...