Abstract: Disclosed is a pet-food dish with a vertical handle. Any of a number of well known handle-attachment mechanisms are contemplated. While many of these mechanisms permanently fix the handle to the dish, some allow for detachment. The handle may be detached, for example, to allow the dish to easily fit in a dish washer. A single detachable handle can be used with a multitude of dishes, saving the cost of multiple handles when only one would typically be used at a time. Handles may be of different lengths and may telescope. At the “top,” or grasping end, of the handle, different surfaces are useful for different situations. While a simple surface suffices for many users, a large hook or a hole is useful for users who cannot easily grasp an unfeatured handle. A non-slip surface is useful in many situations, especially with those dishes used to dispense water.