The Countess Bathurst‘s dog Copper taking a rest on one of the Blue Light Tartan dog beds

The National Foundation for Retired Service Animals (NFRSA) has teamed up with British manufacturer Big Dog Bed Company (BDBC) to create a collection of Blue Light Tartan dog beds, with proceeds supporting the charity’s work.

The beds were created to help provide dogs with somewhere comfortable to rest their paws, and provide a helping paw to service animals whose working days are behind them.

The Blue Light Tartan pays tribute to the emergency services, with the beds among the first products to feature the new design.

The two beds launch today (Thurs 1 Oct) and can be purchased online. The beds retail for £169 with all proceeds from the sale of each bed donated to the NFRSA.

The NFRSA helps owners meet the veterinary and ongoing care costs of retired service dogs and horses across the UK. These animals have spent their careers working alongside people in demanding, and sometimes dangerous, roles. While retirement brings a well-earned rest, it can also bring expensive treatment and long-term health needs.

Entirely supporter-funded, the NFRSA works to ensure those who take these animals into retirement have somewhere to turn when they need help.

The Countess Bathurst, founder and Chair of the NFRSA, said:

“Our retired service animals have done extraordinary things throughout their lives. Their owners adore them, but sadly love alone doesn’t pay a veterinary bill, and that is where we can help.

“This lovely bed collection in partnership with the Big Dog Bed Company offers a cosy and practical way to support the work we do.

“Your dog gets a comfortable bed, and a retired service animal benefits from the purchase. I love the thought of dogs helping other dogs simply by having a snooze.”

Monty relaxing on one of the Blue Light Tartan Beds

An existing customer of the Big Dog Bed Company, Lady Bathurst approached the manufacturer who were more than happy to work on the new bed collection.

Designed and made in the UK, the high-quality beds come in two cushion styles:Signature, for active dogs, and Active Recovery, which offers pressure relief for dogs with arthritis and other joint conditions.

The hardwearing tartan covers are waterproof, machine washable and resistant to urine and stains – because even a handsome bed needs to cope with muddy paws and the occasional mishap.

Both BDBC cushion styles carry a three-year guarantee covering materials and manufacture.

Dru Ross, founder of Big Dog Bed Company, said:

“We’re delighted the NFRSA got in touch and chose us to make the Blue Light Tartan beds and help raise money for this special charity.

“We’ve worked closely with them to bring the collection to life. We know people buying a bed for their dog will get a product they’ll be happy to use every day – with the added satisfaction of knowing their purchase is helping retired service animals.”

To support the work of the NFRSA – please visit www.nfrsa.org.uk.