The Mr. Mo Project's Megabed Sleeps Two People and Eight Dogs
Joey Haar — September 20, 2016 — Art & Design
References: mrmoproject & apartmenttherapy
The Mr. Mo Project is a New York state-based non-profit charity devoted to rescuing dogs from kill shelters and getting them into "fospice" care, or foster/hospice homes to live out the rest of their natural lives. As part of the dedication to canine welfare, Mr. Mo Project founders Chris and Mariesa Hughes commissioned a special hybrid bed that can sleep two people as well as a host of dogs.
As founders of a dog charity, it should come as no surprise that the Hughes' have several dogs of their own -- eight, to be precise. Seeing that the dogs had to jockey for space on their relatively small bed every night, the Hughes chose to make a small adaptation. Enlisting furniture maker Mike Ford, they extended their bed so that it can sleep all eight pups.
As founders of a dog charity, it should come as no surprise that the Hughes' have several dogs of their own -- eight, to be precise. Seeing that the dogs had to jockey for space on their relatively small bed every night, the Hughes chose to make a small adaptation. Enlisting furniture maker Mike Ford, they extended their bed so that it can sleep all eight pups.
Trend Themes
1. Customizable Pet Beds - Pet owners are looking for personalized, functional and spacious beds for their furry friends, opening up opportunities for furniture makers and pet product manufacturers to create customizable beds.
2. Pet Fospice Care Services - The rise of animal charities that specialize in fospice care for dogs who are in their final days or have medical conditions incur huge vet bills highlight the need for specialized facilities that cater to fospice care services for pets.
3. Multi-functional Furniture for Pet Owners - With more people living with their pets, there is potential for furniture makers to create multi-functional pieces such as pet beds that also serve as a sofa or a storage compartment.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Products - Pet product manufacturers can create spacious dog beds that cater to the needs of multiple dogs which can be customized to cater to specific needs of dogs.
2. Furnishing - The need for large but functional pet beds opens up the opportunity for furniture makers to design customized beds that meet space and functional needs of pet owners.
3. Animal Welfare - The rise of non-profit charities focused on providing fospice care to pets highlights the need for specialized animal welfare organizations that cater to pets in their final days and with medical conditions.
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