A system and method for cognitive enrichment of an animal. The base member defines a base pocket of insulating space which extends throughout a substantial portion of the base member. The shaft is disposed within a hollow shank which comprises a first end contacting the bolster and a loaded end in mechanical communication with the shaft. The system can also include or alternatively include an intelligent driver that powers a UV lamp and has the novel capabilities to receive, process, respond to, and display multiple fluid treatment parameter signals from one or more sensors without the need for additional signal processing andor control devices.