On 10/15/2017 8:41 AM, Gary wrote:
> Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> "jmcquown" wrote:
>>> Uh... what? Most of the time that tumbler of cold water on the nightstand
>>> goes untouched. Having it there is just part of my nightly routine, along
>>> with washing my face and brushing my teeth. Nothing more, nothing less.
>>
>> I'll bet the cat drinks out of it!
>
> LOL! I'll bet the cat jumps up on her kitchen counters too when
> she's not home.
>
No, she doesn't. I close the door to the kitchen when I leave the
house. She's smart, but not that smart.

My cat Persia could have figured it out. I used to have to cat-proof
the pantry and the laundry room. She liked to open doors.

> Mia always prefered drinking from my nightstand water glass.

I've never caught Buffy attempting to crawl onto the nightstand to drink
out of the water glass. She has her own bowl of freshly filled water
(twice a day) right next to her food.

> During the day, she would drink from the ferret water
> bowls....one in bathroom and one in cage. At night, she wanted my
> water and I gladly let her drink it. She would wake me by
> touching her cold nose to my nose. (This was a hello touch to get
> my attention). Then she would look at me a certain way and I knew
> the "thirsty" look. I would reach over and hold my water glass to
> her so she could drink. She would drink then go back to sleep.
> No worries...we lived together and shared all germs.
>
Maybe it's time for you to adopt another ferret.

Jill