Abstract: The present invention provides a pet mat assembly for feeding animals comprising a mat having a top layer wherein at least a portion thereof is magnetized with at least one magnetic element and a bottom layer is composed of a non-skid material, the top layer being affixed to the bottom layer; and a container whose bottom is made of a ferretic material and is magnetically responsive to the magnetic element at the top layer of the mat; wherein relative movement of the container with respect to the mat is restricted when the container is in magnetic engagement with the mat.