Very difficult to put together. Poor job on the pilot holes. I am use to putting together this kind of build your own furniture and I was not impressed with the quality and how well pieces for together. 

No mat for the paws included. I pulled my box apart looking for the piece. And no I did not confuse it with packing material. 

Piece is higher off the ground than pictured. Regardless I took too long to put it together so I am stuck with it. Also it is not black it is grey.