We are, undisputedly, a nation of animal lovers. More than half of us – 62 per cent, to be precise – has a pet, with 10.2 million pet dogs and 11.1 million pet cats making themselves at home under our roofs. The pandemic only stoked our collective adoration for our furry friends, as we hit peak pet ownership in the UK – and it makes sense. Not only did we have more time on our hands, but we craved the company too. And who better to stay faithfully by our sides than a dog or a cat?

For many of us, such is our love that we would prize our pets’ comfort over our own. As we know, our pets will, in fact, flop wherever they see fit – but that’s not to stop us providing a lovely cosy bed in which they can lay their heads. These are the loveliest beds you can buy for your furry chum.

By Nancy Alsop
Updated October 2023