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A black cat and a young brown and white spotted goat drink side by side from the same steel water bowl indoors. 2 / 21

Two Thirsty Friends, One Metal Bowl, and Absolutely No Arguing About It

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Two heads bow over a single stainless steel bowl, and ripples spread across the water as both friends drink at once. On the left, a sleek black cat laps quietly, yellow eyes half closed. On the right, a young goat with a brown face, small curved horns, and a white coat dappled with brown spots dips her muzzle into the water beside him. Neither seems to mind sharing. The room around them is cozy and busy, with a pair of jeans and sneakers on the floor, a potted plant, baskets, and odds and ends piled against the wall.

Clean, fresh water is essential for both animals, and goats in particular can be surprisingly picky about it. Many goats will refuse water that is dirty, stale, or contaminated with droppings or hay, and drinking too little can lead to health problems, including urinary issues in male goats. Keepers usually scrub buckets often, refill them daily, and place them where they will not be soiled. In cold weather, heated buckets or frequent checks keep water from freezing. In real life, it is wise to give each species its own water source, since sharing can spread germs and parasites and a goat can easily knock over a cat's bowl.

In this sweet moment, though, a shared drink seems to be a gesture of true friendship. Sometimes the best conversations happen over a simple bowl of water.

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