Furhaven History: A Bellingham Pet Bed Maker and Its Range
Furhaven began in 2004 in Bellingham, Washington, to make soft pet beds at a price families can afford. Here is its story and how to choose from its range.
In short
- Furhaven Pet Products says it was founded in 2004 to bring soft comfort to pets of every shape and size at a price families can afford.
- The company calls Bellingham, Washington home, a city it describes as sitting between Mount Baker and Seattle.
- Furhaven describes itself as a family-based company of pet owners that tests its products daily against its own standards.
- Its range is built around a few bed shapes (sofa, L chaise, mattress, contour lounger and round donut), each offered in many fabrics and sizes.
- Choose a Furhaven bed by your pet's sleeping position first, then by the weight rating in the title, then by fabric and fill.
Hello, lovely. If you have searched for a dog bed with a pillowy bolster and a zip-off cover, there is a good chance a Furhaven bed came up. The brand's story is short and simple: Furhaven Pet Products was founded in 2004 with the aim of making snuggly, soft beds for pets of all shapes and sizes at a price families can afford. Below is what the company says about itself, followed by a practical guide to its range so you can pick the right shape for the pet who sleeps on it.
Where Furhaven began: Bellingham, Washington
Furhaven is headquartered in Washington state. On its own About page the company says it calls Bellingham home, a Pacific Northwest city it places between Mount Baker and Seattle, and it credits that setting with inspiring the pet products it designs for every kind of pet parent.
The founding idea has stayed the same since 2004: soft comfort for pets, priced for real households. That focus shows in the catalog. Almost everything carries the same practical details, such as a cover you can take off and wash, and sizes labeled by your dog's weight rather than by vague names alone.
A family of pet owners who test every day
Furhaven describes itself as a family-based company with pets of its own. The team writes that it understands the extra-messy pup, the one who wants a cozy cave to burrow into, and the playful cat, because its people are those pet owners too. It says it tests its products daily to make sure they meet what it calls the Furhaven Standards, and that it keeps innovating by asking its own dogs and cats for their opinions.
The company also runs a giving program called FurHaven Cares, which it describes as its way of giving back to the animals, people and nonprofits in its communities. One donation it wrote about went to the Whatcom Humane Society and included beds, blankets, toys and other items shelter dogs and cats might need.
The Furhaven range, sorted by bed shape
Most Furhaven beds fall into five shapes. Each suits a different way of sleeping, and the same shape usually comes in several fabrics and fills. If you want a wider look at bed styles from every maker, our guide to types of dog beds compares them side by side.
| Shape | What it looks like | Suits a pet who |
|---|---|---|
| Sofa style | A flat sleep surface with bolsters on three sides | Likes to lean, curl against an edge or rest a chin |
| L chaise | Bolsters on two sides, open along the front and one end | Stretches out but still likes one side to lean on |
| Mattress | A flat pad with no bolsters | Sprawls flat or sleeps in a crate |
| Contour lounger | A shaped pad that dips in the middle with a raised rim | Wants a gentle cradle without tall walls |
| Round donut | A round bed with a deep, raised rim all the way around | Curls up tight in a ball, cats included |
Sofa style and L chaise beds
These are the beds most people picture when they hear the name. The sleep surface is often a long faux fur, and the bolsters are wrapped in a suede-like fabric. The L chaise leaves one long side open, which makes it easy for a big dog to step on and flop down. Many come in an orthopedic foam version and a cooling gel foam version; if foam types are new to you, our explainer on what makes a dog bed orthopedic walks through them.
Sofa and L chaise beds
Each title lists the weight it is made for, from small dogs up to large breeds.
The L chaise for a big stretcher
A flecked faux fur sleep surface with suede-like bolsters along two sides. It is made for dogs up to 95 lbs, and the open sides make it easy for a large dog to climb on.
- Removable bolsters and washable cover
- Orthopedic foam base
- Room to stretch along the open front
Mattress and contour lounger beds
A mattress bed has no walls at all, which suits dogs who sleep flat on their side and fits neatly into a crate. The contour lounger sits in between: a shaped pad with a softly raised rim that cradles without boxing a dog in. Furhaven offers these in plush faux fur, terry fleece and other fabrics.
Flat mattresses and loungers
Good for side sleepers and crate setups.
Round donut beds and self-warming pads
The round donut beds have a deep, fluffy rim to tuck into, and the smallest sizes are labeled for indoor cats and small dogs. For curl-up nappers who like warmth, the Thermanap pads are thin, washable mats that the brand says reflect your pet's own body heat back to them, with no cord or plug. If you are deciding between an electric pad and a self-warming one, our heated dog beds guide explains how each works and how to use them safely.
Donuts, refillable beds and warming pads
Soft rims and thin pads for curlers, cats and small dogs.
Beyond beds: blankets, covers, steps and protectors
Because the brand started with comfort, its accessories lean the same way. There are waterproof throw blankets for the sofa, water-resistant replacement covers that keep an older bed going, mattress protectors for dogs who share the people bed, and seat covers for couches. The Steady Paws pet stairs have plush-covered steps for small or older pets who want help reaching a bed or sofa; for more ideas on helping an older dog get around the house, see our senior-friendly home guide.
Comfort around the home
Blankets, covers, a mattress protector and plush pet stairs.
A gentle step up
Three plush-covered steps for reaching a high bed or sofa, sized for small or older pets.
- Soft surface under paws
- Cream fabric that sits quietly in a living room
How to choose from the Furhaven range
With so many combinations, a short checklist keeps it simple. Watch how your pet sleeps for a few nights, then work through these steps.
- Shape first. A curler wants a donut or sofa style; a sprawler wants a mattress or L chaise; a leaner wants bolsters.
- Weight rating next. Furhaven titles say who each bed is for (for example up to 35, 55, 95 or 125 lbs). Pick the rating at or above your dog's weight, and size up if your dog likes to stretch out fully.
- Fill. Choose between orthopedic foam, cooling gel foam and refillable fiber. Foam keeps a flat, even surface; refillable fiber lets you top up the loft over time.
- Fabric. Long faux fur feels snug, terry fleece is soft and smooth, and water-resistant polycanvas suits a muddy or outdoor dog.
- Washing. Look for a removable cover, and consider a spare cover for messy seasons.
You can see more beds of every shape in our dog beds collection, or browse every maker we carry on our brands page.
Questions people ask
When was Furhaven founded?
Furhaven Pet Products says it was founded in 2004. Its stated mission was to bring soft comfort to pets of all shapes and sizes at a price families can afford.
Where is Furhaven based?
The company says it is headquartered in Washington state and calls Bellingham home. It describes the city as sitting between Mount Baker and Seattle.
What is the difference between a Furhaven sofa bed and an L chaise?
A sofa-style bed has bolsters on three sides, so a dog can lean or curl against an edge. An L chaise has bolsters on two sides and stays open along the front and one end, which suits dogs who like to stretch out.
What size Furhaven bed should I get?
Use the weight rating in the product title and pick one at or above your dog's weight. If your dog sleeps fully stretched out, choose the next size up so paws stay on the bed.
Are Furhaven covers washable?
Most Furhaven beds in our range list a removable, washable cover in the title. Check each product's care details before washing, and replacement covers are available for some mattress styles.
Does Furhaven make beds for cats?
Yes. The smaller round donut beds and the Thermanap self-warming pads are labeled for indoor cats as well as small dogs.
About the numbers
- Furhaven Pet Products, About page, read 2026-10-28: Founded in 2004; mission of soft comfort at a price families can afford; headquartered in Washington state, home in Bellingham between Mount Baker and Seattle; family-based company with pets; tests products daily against the Furhaven Standards; over 1,000 styles, sizes, fabric combinations and colors.
- Furhaven Pet Products, FurHaven Cares news post, read 2026-10-28: FurHaven Cares described as giving back to animals, people and nonprofits; donation of beds, blankets, toys and other items to the Whatcom Humane Society.
- Product titles and descriptions in the Hey Lovi catalog, read 2026-10-28: Bed shapes, weight ratings, fills, fabrics and removable covers as listed for each product.
