Abstract: A water catching and releasing saucer is described. The saucer may comprise a first bottom portion, a side portion in communication with the first bottom portion and having a passageway extending through it, and a side conduit in communication with the passageway that projects outward from the side portion. Additional features may include a drain trough within the first bottom portion extending to the passageway of the side portion, wherein the drain trough forms a second bottom portion that slopes downward at an acute angle to the side portion such that the height of the drain trough is disposed below the first bottom portion. An additional feature may include that the passageway of the side portion and side conduit are partially or completely disposed below the first bottom portion. Additionally, a complementary catch basin for capturing water from the saucer is described.