If you are worried about making a mess use ice cubes instead of water. it takes longer to melt and not so much of a mess. I have also had my animals drink out of a large rabbit type water bottle. I got so tired of cleaning up water on the floor that I got a large water bottle and they used it!
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one Angel Baby Boy  8/8/09 I carried you under my heart for 20 weeks and will carry you in my heart forever |