NORFOLK, Va. — The holidays are a time for many to get together with family, eat, drink and be merry. But for people with an alcohol problem, the spirit of the season may be a bit too spirited.

Ruckus the Basset Hound has a drinking problem. There’s no need for alarm and no need to call pup services. Ruckus’ problem lies in the fact that he wants to get his daily water intake in, but he’s ...