drinking fountain
(UK, Upper Midwestern US, Western US, Philippines) A device in a public place that provides water to drink.
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PetSafe Drinkwell Platinum Dog and Cat Water Fountain, Automatic Drinking Fountain for Pets, 168 Ounce,Grey #PetHealth #DogWaterFountain #PetWater #PetFountain
The drinking fountain in Hythe, #Kent has just received Grade II listed status. This was it in 2009.
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(UK, Upper Midwestern US, Western US, Philippines) A device in a public place that provides water to drink.
“PetSafe Drinkwell Platinum Dog and Cat Water Fountain, Automatic Drinking Fountain for Pets, 168 Ounce,Grey #PetHealth #DogWaterFountain #PetWater #PetFountain”
— Bluesky· May 2026“The drinking fountain in Hythe, #Kent has just received Grade II listed status. This was it in 2009.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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