A fluid dispenser for automatically providing cold water to animals. There
is a first container, configured to contain ice, and having a plurality
of holes disposed therethrough; a first and second supporting member each
coupled to the first container, and extending vertically therefrom to
support the first container. Of the first container there is a first and
second portion removably couplable to the other. The first and second
portions are substantially identical. Further, the first portion and the
second portion are coupled at a substantially vertical interface. Also,
the first portion and the second portion are coupled at a substantially
horizontal interface. Additionally, there is a second container,
substantially below the first container, configured to contain water.