A portable water drinking device for pets adapted to be used with a conventional sports water bottle wherein the device includes a lapping pan and a clip assembly for carrying the water bottle in both an elevated serving position with respect to the pan and in a nested storage position. The clip assembly includes an extension arm portion operatively connected to and projecting from the pan and a gripping arm portion integrally formed with and projecting perpendicularly from the extension arm portion and defining a bifurcated end portion configured and sized to grip the neck of the bottle. The orientation of the clip assembly with respect to the pan is moveable so as to secure the water bottle in either the elevated inclined serving position or in the nesting storage position.