It plugs into the wall, but it also accepts batteries in case of power outages. You can also record a 10-second voice clip of yourself saying something like, “Juno! It’s time to eat!” How cool is that?
P.S. Reviewers with cats, small/medium-sized dogs, and bunnies all say it’s great!
Promising reviews: “I like it very much, as do my cats… They’ve gotten used to the sound of the food going into the bowl and know when it’s time to eat, and neither cat has tried to get the lid off. It has also helped with me getting to sleep later, and with my cat not chewing on my headboard to wake me up in the morning 🤦🏼♀️. We will also be purchasing one for the clinic cat at the vet hospital where I work.” —Marilyn S.
“Pistol Pete is an adorable feline; however, the 4 a.m. ‘wake up and feed me’ calls were getting old. He would gently tap our faces, but if ignored, he’d go to the bedside table and start swatting stuff onto the floor. Subtle. The Petlibro automatic feeder is the perfect remedy, not just for those early morning wake-up calls but also for portioning out the feedings. He used to nag us throughout the day as if he had not been fed in weeks. Only downside is he often sits vigil next to the feeder waiting. At first he tried to tamper with it, but the lid’s on pretty securely. He’s let that go.” —K Flo
Get it from Amazon for $69.99 (available in three colors and two sizes).