I bought this mat as a gift for one of my sisters.  I left it on the chair in my office and she came over to pick up something while I was gone.  She called me and said "I hope that mat is for me 'cause I'm taking it!"  She is the animal person in the family and the mat went immediately into use. 

Great construction.  Doesn't look like it will ravel around the corners.  It is rough enough in texture to do its job but not so thick that it blocks the door. Great value for the price.   I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.