Petmate Aspen Pet Round Animal Print Bed (26736)

I have a 19 year old cat that I think has joint pain (It takes him a long time to lay down or get up) so I thought a soft bed might increase his comfort and HE LOVES THIS BED. He is in this bed 99% of the day and it just makes me so happy to see him laying comfortably and snoozing. I had no idea that he would love it so much because he hasn’t had a cat bed for the last ten years or so, but man this bed has turned out to be his favorite thing. I was kind of worried he wouldn’t use it because I’m from sunny California and I thought the fleece lining would be too hot but NOPE he lays in it even on hot days. The bed is cute, super soft, and a great size for my tabby. He is relatively skinny (as many old male cats are) but has plenty of room. If you have a 20+ pound cat or multiple cats you may want to think about a bigger bed or multiple beds because even though my cat is skinny I don’t think there would be room for a second adult cat to be in the bed with him. Anyway my baby boy loves the bed and it works great for me because it contains some of his shedding and is super cute! Probably one of my most successful Amazon purchases.

I admit I was skeptical about getting a bed for our thirteen-year-old cat — after all, we have beds, couches, and pillows aplenty in our house, and she has no hesitation about using any of them whenever she feels like it. Rosie is ailing, however, and my six-year-old insisted on saving up her own allowance and purchasing the bed herself. It took several weeks for her to save enough, but as soon as she did we hopped online and she chose this one because it was “fancy” and not too expensive. (Kindergarteners have limited budgets, after all.)

Wow, was it the right decision!

The instant we pulled it out of the box, Rosie the cat creakily jumped into it. (Anyone who knows cats will understand what a big deal it is that Rosie chose the bed over a brand new box.) Even though the bed was on a hard wooden floor in the middle of our living room at that moment, she curled up inside and slept there for the next several hours, so it seems to have enough cushioning on the bottom. (Naturally we didn’t move the bed during that time, middle of the floor or no, because everyone knows you don’t move a sleeping cat — especially an old, rickety one — or else curses be upon you.)

The cat bed now lives on my daughter’s bed, although it often travels throughout the house, depending on where my daughter is playing. Honestly, Rosie will sleep on a pillow or on a couch or person’s bed *almost* as often as she in her own designated bed, but she does love her own special spot.

As for quality, I don’t expect it to last for decades, but it doesn’t need to. It’s been a few months now, though, and the bottom and sides are still cushy and soft. The plush is comfortable, and the edges have enough firmness to hold up a sleeping cat’s head while still being cushiony. Definitely one of our best investments ever!

For photo reference: Rosie (grey with peach splotches) weighs about 4.5 pounds — very small in stature and quite thin. Basil (all grey) is about 12 pounds and much longer and taller. He can fit in the bed just fine when he tries, but he’s a sprawler and can take up half a couch when he feels like it. If he were much bigger he likely wouldn’t fit all the way in, though some cats or small dogs might not mind that — especially since they can rest their heads on the sides.

P.S. Confession: It’s fun to post photos of your cat on the internet for strangers to see. Is this what I’ve been missing out on all this time? I must review more cat accessories!

Es muy buen material, super cómoda… eso si es para chihuahas pequeños… un poco más grandes y quedarían muy justos

**update** 3/4/21
I purchased a 2nd bed. I have tried to buy more over the years, but typically they are out of stock. I was thrilled to finally purchase an extra.

The 1st bed I bought is still in great shape. It washes perfectly, I just follow directions. There is minimal wear and tear, no holes and the padding and bolsters are still as full as when I first purchased it. I just wanted another to put away for later. I had to open it and use it in the living room so I am going to purchase 2 more to put away for later.

These beds are wonderful! My Chihuahua is 6-7lbs. He is 13yrs and is fairly getle on beds, blankets and toys.
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This is the perfect size for my 6lb Chihuahua. He has plenty of room to stretch out if he wants.

The bottom is really cushiony. It is sewn into three sections lengthwise. Each are pretty full. The outer bolster is nice and firm, but not stiff. The fabric is soft and plush.

I noticed a very slight odor associated with fabric, but one wash on the gentle cycle and fluffed dry has taken care of that. I can say it washed up great! No shredding, the filling didn’t shift, the fabric is even softer than when it went in (and I do not use fabric softener with any of my dog’s beds or blankets).

I am really happy with this bed. It is a great quality, my dog loves it, it washed well, it was delivered on the second day, the price was excellent…. I hope I am not forgetting anything. I will purchase another bed, we have beds throughout the house so our Chihuahua can be comfy in any room he goes with us.