Reclaim Water From Defrosting Freezer

We have a small dorm size refrigerator that we use for extras like sodas, water, and party food. It is not frost free, so in the summer it frosts up easily. When I defrost it, I try to catch all the water that drips off then I remove the big pieces as they become loose. I then use the ice and water to fill the cat water dish and to water the plants I have in pots. Why pour it down the drain is what my mother would say.

By pam from Blaine, MN