Convenience is key. It’s not just for us, dogs love it too. For them, there is probably nothing better than coming home after a long walk in the park and lying down in a comfortable bed.

This is a natural emotion that we all share, so it’s important to give your dog the comfort he deserves. In this story, we will talk about an old shelter dog who likes to sleep in his bed and especially likes to sew.

preparing for sleep
dog wrapped in blanket


Sandy is a very special dog. He spent a lot of time at the Knox County Humane Society in Illinois. But he was very unhappy the first day here. The shelter staff wanted to help him with whatever he needed, but they weren’t sure if that would be enough. Lou Ann told The Dodo: Sandy came to the shelter in 2013. He ran away and no one claimed him.

The old dog had been adopted a few times before and seemed to be doing well for a while. Unfortunately, there was an epidemic and his parents got sick, so they had to put him in an assisted living facility.

sweet spell
A dog is lying on the sofa covered with a blanket


They knew that Sandy was very sad, and to help her deal with her pain, they devised a bedtime routine to make her feel better. Anne said: “Since arriving here, Sandy has started a routine of lying in bed every night. He jumped onto a chair and one of our staff members sat him down. It became something he looked forward to every night.

Despite his old age, his playful nature never wavered and he remained a very happy dog. Sleeping and waiting for him to fall asleep has become his favorite habit and always ensures a good night’s sleep.

Anne: She is very sweet and loving. As much as we love Sandy, our dream is for her to have her own forever home where she can cuddle every night.

the dog sniffs the air in the car

After spending a year in the shelter, Sandy finally found a new family and is now enjoying her time in a loving home with a family that loves and cares for her.