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.
