Sit! Stay! Lie down!
Dyann Espinosa
Special to FineLife Home
Photos submitted
Think how good it feels to crawl into bed after a hard day. That oh-so-comfortable mattress and your favorite pillow can put you in dreamland in no time.
So why let your best friend sleep on the floor or on an old blanket, while you snore contentedly in pillowtop luxury? Dog beds can make your pet feel more secure, lessen anxiety, provide a restful night’s sleep and help prevent arthritic conditions and sores that are a result of sleeping on a hard surface. Manufacturers have developed beds that are anti-bacterial and moisture-resistant, made with washable and durable fabrics. Many are using materials that are made with sustainable production methods. And compatibility with home décor is no longer an issue with fabrics, designs and colors rivaling those of the couture set.
Hot dog, cool pup
Four Paws K-9 Keeper Sleeper
The Kozy K-9 Sleepers are made of 100 percent plush polyester and poly cotton backing for your pet’s complete relaxation. They have a zippered pouch that can be used for a self-heating radiant warming insert that keeps pets comfortable and warm by naturally reflecting the pet’s body heat directly back into the sleeper bed. In warm conditions, use the Just Chillin cooling insert that contains a special gel developed to keep pets cool and molds to the pet’s body for extra comfort.
Price: $12.99 (small dog) - $17.99 (medium)
Sonoma Pet Center, 201 W. Napa St., Sonoma
Swede’s Feeds, 9140 Hwy. 12, Kenwood
Yowsa Bowsers
Bowsers Pet Beds
Bowsers has produced distinctive pet beds since 1998 using furniture-quality fill and luxurious upholstery fabrics. Only high-loft 100 percent polyester fiber is used for superior memory, resilience and comfort, and all products are manufactured in-house and inspected to ensure superior quality and craftsmanship. Custom beds with choice of fabric and size are available in designs that reflect the latest trends in home décor, with more than 65 upholstery fabrics available.
Price: $85 - $220
Three Dog Bakery, 526 Broadway
My plastic fantastic cover
Eco Slumber™ by West Paw
Sustainability and sumptuous comfort combine to make Eco Slumber dog beds a choice you’ll feel good about and your dog will too. Created from post-consumer recycled plastic bottles, IntelliLoft™ is a safe, re-engineered fiber that diverts unnecessary waste from going to landfills and takes one-sixth the energy than producing fabric from virgin fibers.
Designed in a hip, retro style, the beds are environmentally friendly and long lasting. Both pillow and cover are machine washable. Made in Montana.
Price: $119 (large)
Sonoma Dog Camp, 1061 Broadway
The Pampered Pooch
Midnight Aurous Chaise Lounge
This designer pet bed embodies the regal comfort and design that your dog deserves. The Chaise Lounge collection is handcrafted and hand-upholstered with solid wood construction and decorative non-skid legs, and made especially for your pet.
Current price: $595
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