Pets: A place to nap

Because I work from home, I have been on a quest to redecorate our tiny rented bungalow. Nothing like being home all the time to make you realize that your place needs some updating.

First thing on my list was to find a new dog bed for Dottie.  Like many dogs, Dottie owns our couch.  However, we would like for her to have another place to nap and hang out when people visit.  Not everyone wants to share a couch with a 70lb. dog.   We tried the usual brick-and-mortar stores – Target, Walmart, Petsmart, etc.  We didn’t see anything we liked. So, I started an exhaustive search on the internet.  Along the way, I found a plethora of dog beds and thought I would share. Fair warning, not everything I found was budget-friendly.

I looked on my favorite place – Etsy.  There were quite a few dog beds for sale.  Here are three beds that piqued my interest.

Eco Friendly Bed from Etsy Seller Annies Sweatshop.
This bed is covered with fleece created from recycled plastic. It’s not only stylish and cuddly, but eco-friendly.

Dog Bed made from Vintage Samsonite Suitcase from Etsy Seller Chiesta
This bed is designed for smaller dogs, but is a unique choice.  When not in use, the suitcase still closes. It can then do double-duty as a furniture.

Lily Pad Floor Cushion from Etsy Seller Spruce Your Home
This floor cushion can also be used as extra seating for you…if your dog doesn’t mind.

As much as I liked the handmade items from Etsy, I wanted something that was a bit more practical.  My husband and I agreed that we needed something that would be easy to wash and clean. Here are some of my more practical finds.

Snoozair Inflatable Dog Bed
This is an inflatable dog bed with a removable, washable cover.  According the manufacturer, this bed can support up to 400lbs. and is impervious to scratches.  It’s a great option for travel because the bed packs flat when deflated.

Wave Bed from Tepper Home
This bed is stylish and comfortable. Because it is raised off of the floor, it keeps your dog warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

Kuranda Bed and Slipcover
This bed is popular with many animal shelters for its easy maintenance and comfort.  I had not considered buying one until I discovered they offered slipcovers.  We wanted practicality, but I wasn’t ready to sacrifice style. {As a side note, Kuranda has a great donation program where you can donate one of their beds to a shelter of your choice.}

I also found some other very interesting pet beds.  For those with higher budgets or those who wish to spare no expense, here are some of my other finds.

Sleep Number Bed
If you can buy one for yourself, why not one for your furry friend?

Bessie & Barnie – Dog Sofa in Versailles Fabric from allpetfurniture.com
For lovers of damask, here’s a bed for you.

Entryway Dog Bed Cubby from Pottery Barn
This is not only stylish, but functional.

Contour Dog Bed from Pet Revolution
Minimalist Chic for your dog

Manhattan Sofa from Chengoo Boutique
For the dog with more classic sensibilities

Eclipse Dog Bed from Modern Tails Luxury Pet Boutique
How about a bed with architectural flair?

After it’s all said and done, we decided on this bed. It has a washable, stain-resistant cover. What we liked most about it is its nest-like shape.  We’re hoping that Dottie can snuggle in it when we’re not home. It’s not the most stylish bed, but we’re hoping Dottie will like it.

Donut Bed from Dog Gone Smart

Although we’ve found the bed we’ve been looking for, anyone care to share some of their pet bed choices?