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The device is a Pet Dish for holding Disposable Liners. The dish is durable and washable, but the liner can be disposable, in a form that is conventionally available from a number of pre-existing supply sources. The dish is aesthetically pleasing. The dish and liners cooperate so that the liner inse

The device is a Pet Dish for holding Disposable Liners. The dish is durable and washable, but the liner can be disposable, in a form that is conventionally available from a number of pre-existing supply sources. The dish is aesthetically pleasing. The dish and liners cooperate so that the liner inserted into the dish will not inadvertently be forced out by the eating pet, nor should the liner be allowed to spin within the dish. The dish and liners are also configured so that a stack of liners can be held conveniently within a single dish. The dish may resemble the face of a pet, such as a cat or dog.

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What is claimed is: 1. A dish and liner therefor, the combination comprising: a dish comprising a center recessed portion defined by an upper periphery defined by a circumferential top wall, said upper periphery defined by at least one immovable liner retaining element and a least one movable liner

What is claimed is: 1. A dish and liner therefor, the combination comprising: a dish comprising a center recessed portion defined by an upper periphery defined by a circumferential top wall, said upper periphery defined by at least one immovable liner retaining element and a least one movable liner retaining element positioned atop said top wall; and a liner comprising a receptacle configured cooperate with the contour of said center recessed portion, said receptacle defined by an outer rim portion, said outer rim portion configured to rest atop said top wall portion while said receptacle is inserted into said center recessed portion. 2. The combination of claim 1, wherein each said immovable liner retaining element comprises a body extending upwardly from said upper periphery to form a retaining lip extending inwardly in partial juxtaposition in spaced relation above said top wall. 3. The combination of claim 2, wherein said dish is further defined by: an interior wall forming said center recessed portion; an inner edge separating said interior wall from said top wall; and a side wall and an outer edge separating said side wall from said top wall. 4. The combination of claim 3, wherein each said body extends upwardly from said side wall adjacent to said outer edge, said body forming a retaining wall extending upwardly from said top wall, said retaining wall terminating in a generally horizontal section extending inwardly in spaced relation to said top wall and terminating to form said retaining lip. 5. The combination of claim 4, further comprising a hinge block extending from said dish, said movable liner retaining element hingably attached to said hinge block. 6. The combination of claim 5, wherein said movable liner retaining element comprises a clip element having a cantilevered section extending from at least one pivot leg having a distal end, said clip element hingably attaching to said hinge block at said pivot leg. 7. The combination of claim 6, wherein said movable liner retaining element comprises a pair of said pivot legs in spaced relation, each said pivot leg further comprising a pivot pin extending from said respective pivot leg. 8. The combination of claim 7, wherein said hinge block further comprises first and second bores formed therein, said bores cooperatively formed to accept said pivot pins therein. 9. The combination of claim 8, wherein said clip element cantilevered section defines a top surface and a bottom surface, said bottom surface having a prong extending downwardly therefrom. 10. The combination of claim 9, wherein said movable liner retaining element further comprises a cover element adapted to attach atop said top surface of said cantilevered section. 11. The combination of claim 10, wherein said movable liner retaining element defines a first position and a second position, said first position defined by said cantilevered section juxtaposed in spaced relation above said top wall. 12. The combination of claim 11, wherein said movable liner retaining element second position is defined by said clip element rotated about said pivot pins until said cantilevered section is no longer juxtaposed above said top wall. 13. A pet dish, comprising: a center recessed portion defined by an upper periphery having by a circumferential top surface; at least one immovable liner retaining element fixedly disposed on said upper periphery, said immovable liner retaining element having an inwardly-extending retaining lip in spaced relation above said top surface; and at least one movable liner retaining element comprising a cantilevered section, said element pivotally attached to said dish whereby said element defines a first position whereat said cantilevered section is in spaced relation above said top surface. 14. The dish of claim 13, further comprising a hinge block extending from said dish, said movable liner retaining element hingably attached to said hinge block. 15. The dish of claim 14, wherein said movable liner retaining element comprises a clip element having said cantilevered section extending from a pair of pivot legs, each said leg having a distal end and further defined by a pivot pin protruding therefrom adjacent thereto, said clip element hingably attaching to said hinge block at said pivot legs. 16. The dish of claim 15, wherein said hinge block further comprises first and second bores formed therein, said bores cooperatively formed to accept said pivot pins therein, said hinge block further having at least one notch formed in its side. 17. The dish of claim 16, wherein: said clip element cantilevered section defines a top surface and a bottom surface, said bottom surface having a prong extending downwardly therefrom, said clip element configured so that said prong extends between said clip element and said top surface when said moveable liner retaining element is in said first position; and said clip element further comprising a tab extending inwardly from one said pivot leg, said tab and said notch cooperatively aligned such that they engage when said clip element is in said first position. 18. The dish of claim 17, wherein said movable liner retaining element further comprises a cover element adapted to detachably attached to said clip element. 19. The dish of claim 18, wherein said movable liner retaining element further defines a second position, said second position is defined by said clip element rotated about said pivot pins until said cantilevered section is no longer juxtaposed above said top surface. 20. The dish of claim 19, wherein each said immovable liner retaining element comprises a body extending upwardly from said upper periphery to form an upwardly-reaching retaining wall transitioning into a retaining lip extending inwardly in partial juxtaposition and in spaced relation above said top surface.