We bought these pails to go in our outdoor kennels. It’s been over a year now, and there are a couple of rust spots at the bottom of one or two pails where the water always is, but they are in fantastic condition! They even held up to my male Golden trying to bathe in his bucket - constantly. I love that the handle is riveted on. I did bend back the hooks on one or two after a year, but that was minor, and wouldn’t be a problem if the dogs didn’t stand in them. Thanks! Using these for every pen now.