The dog is a Maltese named "Charming Billy." The cat is "Suzie." They're my parents' pets. They actually love Suzie. I can't stand her, actually. She's a rotten cat as ever they go. You can't pet her, pick her up, play with her.
But, she does have her quirky attributes. She follows my mom and dog around the house when she's walking the dog around the yard. She must drink from the faucet. Don't insult her with a bowl of water. She has her way of seeking attention.
I'm guessing she gets in the ceramic bowl in the summer because it must feel cool. She won't tolerate a brush be taken to her fur.