Maybe you have a nice clean cat that laps daintily from a freshly filled bowl of wholesome tap water. Squeakerella is like that – NOT. The ‘Ell takes her tipple from droplets left in the bath, the toilet (if someone forgets to put the lid down), puddles, cold mugs of tea, the washing up bowl, and the pond. Why does she do this? I have given the lady filtered water and bottled water, thinking the chlorine might be putting her off, but she rejects it. Tiny and Frank – when they visit Tiger Barn Cattery – have pint pots of ordinary water and they like their pints, but ‘Rella turned up her tiny kitty nose at the glassware and licks spillage from the side of the glass. When Archie comes to stay, he's allowed to drink from the tap like he does at home.
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