Multiple function animal bed

Abstract

An animal furniture bed having one side open to allow for storing of objects in an area of the bed below the sleeping surface. The bottom of that open side has a lip element that extends the complete length of that side to prevent objects from rolling out of the furniture bed. Lips can also extend upward from each side to create an area in which to place a sleeping pad for an animal. The pad serves as the animal bed.

1 . An animal furniture bed, comprising: 
 a top side;    a front side, wherein the front side comprises an opening; and    first and second sides and a back side, wherein the first and second sides and back side comprise a plurality of openings.    
   
   
       2 . The animal furniture bed of  claim 1 , wherein the bed further comprises a lip element disposed at a bottom side of the front side.  
   
   
       3 . The animal furniture bed of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second sides are secured to the top and front sides, and further wherein a storage area is disposed in an interior of the bed.  
   
   
       4 . The animal furniture bed of  claim 1 , wherein the top side comprises a lip.  
   
   
       5 . The animal furniture bed of  claim 1 , further comprising a mat material disposed on the top side.  
   
   
       6 . The animal furniture bed of  claim 1 , wherein the front side comprises a convex shape.  
   
   
       7 . The animal furniture bed of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second sides and back side comprise wire, mesh, netting, weaving, or combinations thereof.  
   
   
       8 . The animal furniture bed of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second sides and back side comprise wire or wire-like material.  
   
   
       9 . The animal furniture bed of  claim 1 , further comprising an outer covering disposed on an outer surface of the first side, second side, back side, or combinations thereof.  
   
   
       10 . The animal furniture bed of  claim 1 , further comprising an outer covering disposed on each of the first and second sides and back sides.