Have you ever come home to find that your adorable feline friend is curled up on your best sofa or has suddenly decided to take over that pile of laundry in the basket? Most cats like to find the softest and most comfortable place to sleep regardless of the fact it may belong to you. There is a solution though, find your pet a soft comfortable place of their own.

One good thing is that today there are many types of cat beds on the market from simple mats and cups to cat sacks and tunnels. In addition there are also a variety of unique styles like wedges and huts all the way to actual furniture which some pet owners prefer so it will match their own decor. At this point, the cup style bed seems to be the most popular because it provides a soft, safe and comfortable place for your pet to curl up and sleep but it is also easily moved when necessary.

Cats are like most living creatures, they like a warm place to sleep when the weather is cold and a cool place to take a nap when the weather turns warmer. It is important to consider where you live when it comes to choosing a cat bed for your pet. For instance, if you live in a warm climate most of the time, a soft plush mat may be all they need. On the other hand if you live where it gets cold, then your pet may prefer the soft, secure feel of a bed or sack. These type beds will help retain your pets own body heat to keep them warm. In extremely cold places, you may also want to consider a heated cat bed or mat. Whichever type you decide on, be sure it will make your pet feel comfortable or he will head right back to that laundry basket.

Cats are curious by nature and usually need to see what is going on all the time. It is important that you place your pets' bed where he will be safely out of the way but still be able to see everything that is going on. Fortunately, with the exception of furniture, most beds can be easily moved. An item you may consider is a window sill perch. That way your pet can spend the afternoon watching what is going on outside. This is another favorite pastime of the feline set.

When buying yours his own bed, avoid beds that may have anything harmful such as loose strings or excessive fabric that he may get caught up in or cat beds that are too hard.

First rule of thumb is to be sure the cat bed you buy is soft, cozy and comfortable. You may also consider that the bed is washable. Since they lose considerable amounts of fur, it would make sense if the cat bed was easy to clean or had a removable cover that was washable.So what is all comes down to is making your pet feel comfortable. Your pet may like the mats or prefer to curl up in a cup style cat bed. Whatever the case, only you know your cat. Find the right bed and he might just give you back that basket of laundry.