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Pet waterers and feeders are provided that have a spill-resistant rim. In particular, in one embodiment, a device for dispensing at least one of food and liquid to an animal is provided. The device includes a bowl and a coupler positioned over a first opening of the bowl. The coupler is configured t

Pet waterers and feeders are provided that have a spill-resistant rim. In particular, in one embodiment, a device for dispensing at least one of food and liquid to an animal is provided. The device includes a bowl and a coupler positioned over a first opening of the bowl. The coupler is configured to receive a bottle. Additionally, the device includes a spill-resistant rim positioned over a second opening of the bowl. The spill-resistant rim extends inwardly into the second opening to prevent spilling of the bowl's contents.

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1. A device for dispensing at least one of food and liquid to an animal, the device comprising: a bowl;a coupler positioned over a first opening of the bowl and configured to receive a bottle; anda spill-resistant rim positioned over a second opening of the bowl, the spill-resistant rim extending in

1. A device for dispensing at least one of food and liquid to an animal, the device comprising: a bowl;a coupler positioned over a first opening of the bowl and configured to receive a bottle; anda spill-resistant rim positioned over a second opening of the bowl, the spill-resistant rim extending inwardly into the second opening to prevent spilling of the bowl's contents. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the coupler and the spill-resistant rim are molded together and form an upper portion. 3. The device of claim 1, wherein the spill-resistant rim comprises an downwardly extending wall that interfaces an interior surface of the bowl. 4. The device of claim 3, wherein the downwardly extending wall comprises an aperture for receiving an engagement member of the interior surface of the bowl. 5. The device of claim 4, wherein the downwardly extending wall comprises an engagement member configured to interlock with the engagement member of the interior surface of the bowl. 6. The device of claim 5, wherein the engagement member of the downwardly extending wall comprises a substantially flat top surface and an angled lower surface. 7. The device of claim 1, wherein the spill-resistant rim comprises a downwardly extending segment configured to retain an upper edge of the bowl. 8. The device of claim 1, wherein the spill-resistant rim has a generally T-shape. 9. The device of claim 1, wherein the spill-resistant rim has a semi-circular shape. 10. The device of claim 9, wherein a segment of the coupler extends into a circumference of the semi-circular shape of the spill-resistant rim. 11. The device of claim 10, wherein the segment of the coupler has a shape substantially similar to that of the spill-resistant rim. 12. The device of claim 1 further comprising a bottle positioned within the coupler. 13. The device of claim 12, wherein the coupler comprises an engagement member for securing the bottle in place. 14. The device of claim 1, wherein the bowl has a figure 8 shape. 15. The device of claim 1, wherein the spill-resistant rim, coupler and bowl are made of the same material. 16. The device of claim 1, wherein the spill-resistant rim comprises a substantially flat top surface and rounded edges. 17. A pet feeder/waterer comprising: bowl comprising: a lower portion configured to contain at least one of food and liquid for animal consumption; andan upper portion comprising: a coupler for receiving a bottle; anda spill-resistant rim extending outwardly from the coupler to form a semi-circular shape, wherein the spill-resistant rim extends inwardly from a sidewall of the bowl to prevent spilling of the food and liquid. 18. The pet feeder/waterer of claim 17, wherein the spill-resistant rim comprises a plurality of engagement members for securing the spill-resistant rim with the bowl. 19. The pet-feeder/waterer of claim 18, wherein the spill-resistant rim comprises a downwardly extending segment configured to retain an upper edge of the bowl. 20. An integrally formed upper portion of a bowl assembly for use as a pet feeder, the upper portion comprising: a coupler configured to receive a retaining bottle; anda spill-resistant rim extending outwardly from the coupler in a semi-circular shape, the spill-resistant rim comprising: a continuous lip extending inwardly into the semi-circular shape;a downwardly extending segment configured to retain an upper edge of a bowl; andan insert wall extending downwardly from the spill-resistant rim, the insert wall comprising: an engagement member protruding outwardly from the insert wall toward the downwardly extending segment; andan aperture for receiving an engagement member of the bowl, wherein the engagement members of the insert wall and the bowl are configured to engage each other.