Let me just pipe in on this. Sleeping with your pets is in no way harmful or shameful! Our dog is a constant source of happiness and comfort to us, and having her in our bed at night is the most natural thing in the world to us. In fact, the only harmful thing about it is that sometimes it's difficult to sleep elsewhere without her there. It's like having your child in the bed with you, safe and sound. Don't let anybody discourage you on this!

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Hi Alice!

I'm a nineteen-years-old Norwegian girl who just wanted to say that keeping your animal in your bed at night is absolutely nothing to be ashamed over. I suffer from anorexia and depression, and can honestly say that my two-years-old dog may have saved my life. She always sleeps curled up on my feet, keeping me warm and feeling safe when I can't sleep or wake up from a terrible nightmare. To have an animal is comforting and can make your life seem worth living again when you're down. Of course, some people think that it's not hygienic, and that's ok. It's not hygienic to walk around in a big city breathing exhaust either, though a lot of people never think about that. It's important to do what's right for you and to respect that others not always feel like doing the same. Best wishes from Ragnhild. (Please forgive that my English is not the best.)

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Alice,

RE: Sleeping with animals

I don't think that it's strange at all. I sleep with my two dogs in bed and everyone enjoys the warmth and cuddlyness. If it wasn't natural or if the animal didn't like it, they wouldn't be in your bed. Watch the Animal Planet, you'll find that wolves, bears, and many other mammals tend to sleep close together.

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To the reader:

I personaly have a sleeping problem. I can not sleep by myself, so everynight my four month pitbull cuddles up next to me and keeps me warm. There is NOTHING better in this world to know that something loves you unconditionally like that.

I feel that no one but YOU has the right to say whom or what sleeps in your bed. The dog will always be there for you in the end, (you have to give them lots of love of course) not all PEOPLE are like that. So I wouldn't kick the dog out or the cats.