When Alayne and I came in from chores on Friday morning we found blind Madison squashed inside a wire basket in the dog room. This just didn't look comfortable at all, as you can see. I've posted many times over the years about the odd choices some of our dogs make in their sleeping arrangements, and this one certainly fit in that category.
To show you what her other available options were at the same time in the dog room, here's a selection of the other bedding choices:
Maybe not thick enough foam, perhaps.
Nope, too thick:
Okay, how about this one:
Nope, been there, done that.
And notice there was no one else on those other beds.
No, for some reason she just found this new basket to be peculiarly comfortable:
Emphasis on the word "peculiar"!
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I'm betting that the security of several high sides is a prime location for a blind girl like Madison. I would also bet that a box with the top removed, a pillow added and one side cut down would be a welcome retreat. Gives a feeling of security when you can feel the sides with your body as you sleep.
Posted by: Catherine in Tucson | November 27, 2012 at 02:51 PM
Now, the next question is, was she able to get out by herself? Looks like she is pretty well wedged in there, and getting that leg pulled back through might have been difficult. :) Madison is just saying that you're never too old to try something new.
Posted by: Tonya Allen | November 14, 2012 at 07:29 PM
Looks like she enjoys feeling contained... In her chosen bedding there is siding which might be creating that feeling of holding/ containment for her... Just a thought!
Posted by: Ondina | November 13, 2012 at 09:33 PM
Precious girl. At least she is one the Bedding and Accommodations Mgr. won't have to worry about pleasing, she seems comfortable anywhere. Sweet Dreams old girl.
Posted by: Anne in FL | November 13, 2012 at 04:02 PM
What a sweet, sweet Maddie girl! Please give her a hug for me. But don't wake her up :)
Posted by: Margaret | November 13, 2012 at 10:53 AM
Oh my goodness, that's hilarious!
Posted by: Amber Lipari | November 13, 2012 at 06:45 AM
It never ceases to amazes me to see some of the ways our pets find to be comfortable. One of my dogs, Angel, gets into positions that make her look like a pretzel and she's comfortably sleeping away. I guess beautiful Madison feels the same way! I love that picture, it brought a smile to my face!
Posted by: Ann | November 12, 2012 at 10:22 PM
How??? :) Love the leg extending out!
Posted by: Kathleen Rivard | November 12, 2012 at 10:15 AM
How do you ever get anything done for chores? I would see this and want to get down to hug Madison, and all of the other dogs. This blog is a great way to start the week.
Posted by: Betsy | November 12, 2012 at 10:14 AM
Good Morning from British Columbia....such sweet pictures of this dear soul....gosh, I just love that arm sticking out!!
Posted by: Valerie | November 12, 2012 at 09:59 AM
I wonder if she was a cat in a former life. Definitely reminds me of our cats and their sleeping positions. She is a sweetie.
Posted by: Karen | November 12, 2012 at 08:39 AM
too cute
Posted by: Evelyn | November 12, 2012 at 04:08 AM
Oh Madison! What a sweetie!! This is why she's my favorite!!
Posted by: Tricia Taylor | November 11, 2012 at 10:18 PM
It's got a shaded overhang and 2 sort-of walls; all in all a nice doggy cave. The others are way more exposed to potential dachsund infiltration. Cozy is as cozy does!
Posted by: Roxie | November 11, 2012 at 08:34 PM
Madison knew she'd never grace RDF's blog if she chose a conventional bed!
Posted by: Moon Rani | November 11, 2012 at 07:12 PM
Sweet, sweet Madison girl - making a statement! Pets never cease to amaze me in their choices......always entertaining!
Posted by: Leila K. - Western Wash. | November 11, 2012 at 07:03 PM