The fitted, absorbent towel of the present invention is sized to slip over a pet table or crate tray and absorb liquid. The towel may be washable, reusable, disposable, and/or autoclavable. The pet tables include grooming and veterinary tables. The fitted, absorbent towels may comprise single or multiple layers of fabric, including, but not limited to natural and synthetic absorbent fabric layers, water-resistant or waterproof layers, padding layers, and the like. The fitted, absorbent towel may also include pockets, tabs and/or straps.
