Patent ID: 7040249

Claim:
An animal watering device comprising: a tray adapted to rest securely on a flat surface, said tray having a forward feeding compartment having a bottom wall at a first level of height with respect to said device, a rearward receiving compartment having a support surface at a second level of height higher than said first level of height, and a tray ledge at a third height higher than said second height; and a storage container extending axially above said tray wherein said container has a lower section having a bottom and periphery configured to be received in said rearward receiving compartment wherein said bottom of said lower section contacts said support surface of said rearward receiving compartment, said lower section further including a water release aperture and a removable stop dimensioned to be inserted into said water release aperture to create an airtight seal therewith, and an upper section having a larger circumference than a circumference of said lower section, wherein a portion of a bottom of said upper section is supported by said tray ledge.