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Our Dog Was Getting A Human Sister, So I Built Her A Room Under The Stairs – It Turned Out Better Than Expected
Molly the Westie found out she was going to be a big sister to a little human so I decided to build her a room of her own under the stairs before the baby arrived.
Nothing existed there before, it was walled-in. I wasn’t sure how big the space was, or if it would even be possible, so was very happy with the end result… as was Molly!
We are currently doing well in the myBuilder ‘Project of the Year 2017’ competition and you can vote for me here if you like it!
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Molly in her new, finished room
She is the best wee dog who had been very spoiled up to this point, so we didn’t want her to feel less important when the baby arrived!
And here is the proud big sister with baby Catelyn!
Starting point… I thought there might be dead space behind the stairs, but wasn’t sure. Trying to sneak a look
If it was going to work I also needed to move the wiring for the house alarm system. Decided to update the kitchen at the same time, by adding tongue & groove panels
Space cut out… I can now see what space we have to play with
Bigger than I thought, around 4 square metres
Most importantly… don’t want Molly to be scared of the space, so in for an early look. Definitely going to be big enough!
Door frame fitted in keeping with the internal joinery, base of frame kept in place as integral to support staircase
Plasterboard fitted, starting to look like a room
In for a sniff and helping with the plastering/sealing
Feature wallpaper gives an idea of what’s coming next
View from inside the room
Colour changing mood lighting installed
Molly waiting patiently as I had to finish the tongue and groove outside her room first
Flooring goes down
And skirtings for the awkwardly shaped walls!
Custom signs
Molly still waiting patiently, has taken the new couch in the meantime
So I bought her one for her new room
Finishing touches, photo frames and luxury bed
Pictures of Molly at school with her friends
All moved in, proud as punch!
Posing in her new space
Loves the cosy corner
Finishing touches with her sign and peronalised leash/harness hook
Luckily she likes her new home better than the one in the garden!
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Martina Třešková 6 years ago
Absolutely fantastic project! Great use of space, it makes so much sense that a dog has his own space in a house, after all they are members of the family too, and they have junk that needs putting somewhere so why not in their own room? Btw her new room is cozier than mine, lol.
John L 6 years ago
Even four-legged children deserve a room of their own too. I love it!
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Daniel Losinger 6 years ago
It looks like the apartment I lived in when I was a college student.
velocirrober 6 years ago
Same here, although I'm sure Molly's smells better.
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Alex Craig 6 years ago
That is absolutely adorable. I wish I was your dog. Molly is for sure one spoilt pooch. And she is gorgeously cute too. Hope she loves her new big sister duties.
Anne Glassman 6 years ago
Wait until they find the doggo and human sibling in here together :)
JillVille Child Care 6 years ago
This is the sweetest thing! We have a giant dog and I didn't want to have a giant crate taking up space in a room, so we gave him space in the library. He has his own couch in there and we can close the doors over to give him quiet time. He loves it! Oh Molly, someone loves you so!
Grace Barclay 6 years ago
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I wish you much luck in the competition.
Timothy Fraser 6 years ago
Absolutely love your idea and efforts. I just love Westies. Had one for seven years. His name was Benji like the dog in the movie. But I hd so much fun with him and walking thru a park. This guy loved chasing squirrels up trees and barking at oncoming people at my door. In a way He helped put me back on my feet after heart surgery. What an excellent pet to have. And He wasn't just a dog to me but a companion. I enjoyed all the years with Him all the way up to His last. Great pet and great friend always!!!
Jackie Fogden 6 years ago
What a brilliant idea looks absolutely amazing lucky molly ,I used to have a westie called milly molly Mandy she was beautiful as well.xx
sexy_scorpio_3MD 6 years ago
I've never really been a dog person at all (just was raised that way and naturally I gravitate more towards birds!) but my sister and b.i.l and the kids just got a maltese and she is so cute and this type of thing would be great, but my b.i.l. and sister are not home DIY people so they would have to hire someone to do this at their place. It's a fantastic idea and you are so awesome for doing that for your dog, more importantly too the dog actually likes the space (would not be fun if they didn't acclimate to the space you made for them out of love!) Great job! Thanks for sharing it all with us!
Weim Central 6 years ago
Yay Molly has a plush pad! Nice to have parents with construction skills!
Karen Cromarty 6 years ago
I was thinking the same thing if he hadn't made the room for Molly(which is awesome or pawesome) it could have just as easily been used for storage
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Tara Sutter 6 years ago
And i thought my dog was spoiled!! What the f**k!! That dog is living the dream!!
Janis Rebecca 6 years ago
Such a loving thing to do for your dog! Bravo!! It looks fantastic, I hope Molly enjoys it for years to come!
Gerry Higgins 6 years ago
LOL ! I read "Dog Was Getting A Human Sister, So I Built Her A Room Under The Stairs" and they meant the baby got the room under stairs.
Randy Macht 6 years ago
As a doggy person with two furs of our own, I think this is the most fantastic project and post ever - seriously. I love it. Thank you.
Vincent Jay 6 years ago
Very imaginative upgrade. I'm surprised that space was not made a storage space, when the house was first built.
Doggo 6 years ago
in no way do i mean the drug, the dog is just really cute
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eleven's eggos 6 years ago
This is an absolutely fabulous project! I'm completely awed by the work you did here. This is adorable!
Louis Newton 6 years ago
Please add me to the waiting list for if and when Molly wants a larger space with its own wine bar and jacuzzi. I'm absolutely OK with "simple." (Do you need a phone number?)
Shruti Naik 6 years ago
You are an amazing parent! I wish every domestic pet has a parent like you! I can only ever dream of doing as much as you did for Molly!
Sarah White 6 years ago
I feel like my dog would be happier sleeping on my bed like she does now...It was a great thing to do but dogs don't really understand major acts of kindness like this, as long as they have humans to cuddle XD
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Diane Serpa 6 years ago
So cute! So much wasted space under the stairs in our house too. Maybe we will make one like yours for the kitties. The one in the garden is cute too.
JustLooking46 6 years ago
She looks like my little Daisy. She was black and white, but started turning grey and she got older. She's in Heaven now. I called her my little problem eraser. I miss her. She taught me my most valuable lesson, That I am worthy of being loved.
Peggy Wilkins 6 years ago
Anyone else wondering how they will keep a crawling baby out of Molly’s room??😂
Julianne De Foro 6 years ago
You, Sir, are my favourite kind of crazy about your pet! I have to add, though, that I now have three very upset kittens requesting equally adequate personal (petsonal???) living quarters. They demand we move to a house with an unused staircase... pardon me, three unused staircases which I am to transform into luxury catdiminiums immediately. Thank you for that...
Chelle Snail 6 years ago
Wow I really loved that! :) what an awesome idea. Absolutely agree the dog needs her own space n is part of the family
Qwertykeala 6 years ago
Careful someone at the bottom of this loooong list of comments named “I Hate Cats Kill All Cats” is really getting ramped up just because of this super cool and adorable posts title..
Samantha Phoenix 6 years ago
If I found a man like this I'd actually consider marriage and kids.
Myxomatosis 6 years ago
Saw the builder that did this for you. He does amazing work! Nice find chap! Wish I was your dog!
David Ross 6 years ago
So neat. Well done and good for that lucky dog. (lovely baby pic with big doggy sis too.)
David Wheater 6 years ago
Nice work, I'd be interested to know if Molly uses the room. Dogs are social animals and don't usually like to be alone, so I'd be surprised if she used the room unless someone was near by. I don't think the work is wasted though, I can think of someone who will turn that room into a great den.
Michael McGowan (Post author) 6 years ago
Yip, she uses it a lot. Often after a big walk she'll sleep in there for a few hours. And if the house is busy with too many visitors she'll take herself away in there. But she's still very sociable and spends most of the day where ever we are 👍🏼
Load More Replies... Sarah White 6 years ago
Dude that is better then my room...Hopefully my dog doesn't expect to be spoiled so much, haha! Love it though, if you have the money and time, that is truly a wonderful thing to do for your dogs :)
Jennifer Dellorto 6 years ago
I love everything about this. What a lucky dog and you have amazing taste! Where did you find the personalized leash/harness hook?
Michael McGowan (Post author) 6 years ago
Thanks 😂. Thats from Next in the UK
Load More Replies... Jennifer Dellorto 6 years ago
I love everything about this. What a lucky dog and you have amazing taste. Where did you get the personalized leash/harness hook?
phansfanta 6 years ago
I'm jealous of a dog's room... it's adorable! You have just given me inspiration for a project!
Kate Swartz 6 years ago
This is amazing! I couldn't create this, not in a million years! Well done! What a sweet doggy
Carla Abela 6 years ago
wow what a transformation and a spoiled dog molly is! what i liked most was the job itself! good job indeed!
Kenien Spann 6 years ago
Great job, you got robbed of square footage by whomever built that place.
Carmen Devore-Blakestad 6 years ago
This is the greatest thing ever! I absolutely LOVE the wallpaper you put in her room. Molly is such a little cutie. What a lucky little puppy she is. :D
Gillian Black 6 years ago
wow and wow again fit for a furry queen, wait till baby sister get older sleep overs will be on,. what an amazing use of hidden space. you go molly your couch is flasher than mine
Barbara Baxendale 6 years ago
Absolutely brilliant, I can see the owner moving in with the dog when she needs a bit of peace !!!!!
Mónica Elisabeth Sacco 6 years ago
Well, I thought the little house was for the newly born... Which I think it will be the case when Catelyn grows up! Be ready for the takeover, haha!
Anna Salerno 6 years ago
Even our fur babies need somewhere they can go to be alone if they want to. Adorable little room.
Mary Jaye 6 years ago
I LIKE IT. ESPECIALLY WHEN THE PURPLE LITE IS NO. KUDOS FOR INDULGING YOUR PET. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE! I WOULD GET UP SEVERAL TIMES A NITE EVERY NOTE TO FEED MY LATE CHER. LUCKY I HAVE NO PROBLEM GOING BACK TO SLEEP.
Leah Forgy 6 years ago
Several times a night?!? I’m guessing your dog was overweight and stop yelling!
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Anamaria Mazer de Toledo 6 years ago
Awsome job !!!! I wouldn't mind sharing the room with Molly If I were a guest ... Now your precious Caitlin couldn't be cuter . I can take my eyes off her. I can ser you guys are very good at creating fantastic things and gorgeous lives. Kudos.
Tamara Laney 6 years ago
Brilliant & adorable! Lucky dog--and a real cutie too! I bet when Catelyn starts growing up, she & Molly will have tons of fun playing in there together!
Abby Rexroth 6 years ago
Firstly; awesome job! #2 I don't see any pictures in her room of her human family (I'm sure she would like that). And best of all, the resale use of that room can be a child's hidey-hole or storage space.
Jeannine Pope 6 years ago
Molly will have a cute, little retreat for when Catelyn is feeling fussy. Then, She and Catelyn will have a lovely "Girls Only" play house as soon as Catelyn figures out how sweet Molly's little retreat is. They will also need an Instagram page.
Francisco Montoya 6 years ago
Bigger than my first apartment. All we did was get out dog a new pillow bed. Better not let him see this.
Malek MZB-II 6 years ago
The only type of dog house that should be built is Indoors with the family. Love this.
Connie Martin 6 years ago
Funny how Molly wants nothing to do with the house in the garden. Sometimes you can't figure out what the objection is, they're simply having none of it.
jane collins 6 years ago
What a great project and cozy dog room. And, of course, when the human sister gets big enough she will LOVE hanging with the little dog in their "secret hiding place" under the stairs. Bravo!
Darlon Shelter 6 years ago
OMG! She gets a bedroom, much, much better than mine. Am dying of envy. Lol...
Etoile Aloha 6 years ago
Molly and her little sister are going to have so much fun together in that new room. Such a wonderful job, you are an amazing parent.
Peggy Schultz 6 years ago
Couple years & little Catelyn's going to be crawling in behind Molly.
Bettie Acks 6 years ago
Absolutely lovely, love the wallpaper. How wonderful of you to care so much for a little dog, she looks like she loves her room.and I bet she loves her daddy for building it for her. So much love and care went into this project,
Mixedupste 6 years ago
Pretty good that. Well done. Great use of space. Westie's are great dogs!! my parent have had 2. Miss them both :(
Shaun Obanion 6 years ago
This is wonderful. Definitely brought a smile to my flu-ridden face. Congrats to wee Molly and to you folks on your little girl.
Michael McGowan (Post author) 6 years ago
The fake fur rug from IKEA, the 'One Spoiled Dog...' one from Pets at Home in Scotland... can probably get one online no problem.
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Biljana Malesevic 6 years ago
This is one lucky puppy! Every dog deserves treatment like this one.
Nadine Ducca 6 years ago
This is adorable and just fantastic! I love how you managed to turn a completely unused part of the house into a beautiful little den for your pup. So thoughtful and loving of you, and I'm sure you'll all be very happy!
Charlotte Lasselsberger 6 years ago
This is one of the best things that I have ever seen! Made my day :)
Ariadne.bat 6 years ago
Dang, it's better tham my room, and I share a room with all my siblings
Lyndell Ray Arranguez 4 years ago
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Beth Marcum 4 years ago
I have a question about your wall? is that just some type of beadboard that you painted gray?
JessicaDarcey 5 years ago
Hats off for your appreciable work! Really very great pictures and I love te pup very much! All my love towards him!
Timothy Fraser 5 years ago
I feel Molly does deserve her own little habitat! After all she is part of the family ! And owning a Westie myself for seven years I can see why this was built ! Have fun Molly in your new living quarters!
Kym Routledge 6 years ago
What a brilliant project and Molly's room is wonderful. This will be a project for my other half to get his teeth into! We may need to 'borrow' you for a few days!
Timothy Fraser 6 years ago
Btw great work of art n pet project!!! How cool is that, I've always favored pets and the extreme we can do for them! Remember folks they are a high percentage of what keeps us in check!!
Timothy Fraser 6 years ago
I so love His cute little condo! He looks well complacent there. I think I see a happy Westie there.
Timothy Fraser 6 years ago
Love your new apt. Pup. I'd live in it it if it was big enough! You're so cute. You look just like my pet I had years ago. A Westy Highland just like you!!! AAAND...... He was a Westy Highland Terrier just like you !!! Have fun barking at the at the other critters !!
Timothy Fraser 6 years ago
Nice apt pup. I'd live in it to. Looks just right for you. AAAND, you're so cute, you just like my pet I had years ago.
Josh Johnson 6 years ago
This is amazing, how intuitive! I love how creative you can be with small spaces. We converted the space under our stairs too, into a study room. We used a contractor from The Builders Pal, and they were amazing, can't recommend the contractors on their site enough! https://thebuilderspal.com/
Timothy Fraser 6 years ago
Great way to occupy space. Especially for sweet pet like Molly. Owning a Westie my self years ago, found so much fun and excitement. Benji his name was and so suitable for him. But on the room, well done and perfect size for her. She seems so comfortable and happy with her own room.
Sarjana Lastname 6 years ago
I started to cry from joy. I bought tent to my cats for summer, animals get melanoma too. Maybe i need two. Now they are getting know to it.
Carol Roeder 6 years ago
What a lucky dog to have such caring parents! She looks so proud of her new room and happy too. Great job guys. Just love it!!!
Anita Bryant 6 years ago
You are very talented. Don't be surprised if this is the beginning of a new business!!!
Bjay Jaminal 6 years ago
waaay better than the first apartment I had as an adult. and I still live there... kudos to the fur-parents!!!
floof lover 6 years ago
I love it! We don't have that in our house, so my dog has taken over my room. I have a queen sized bed, but have a 1 foot wide space against the wall for myself. Her extra bed has taken over my yoga area, and her treat shelf has replaced my sewing area
Louisa Johnson 6 years ago
Thanks for sharing, we have a small house and wanted to convert our under stairs cupboard in to a dog bedroom. It is not as big as yours, but I hope they will love it. You have done an amazing job.
Michael McGowan (Post author) 6 years ago
By Jeeves I think he's got it! This is not one of the important things... the dog does not need a room. But it has one nonetheless. Crazy eh?
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Vivalaleta Godfrey 6 years ago
People are homeless everywhere...but this dog requires his own room.
Erisa Desu 6 years ago
But what if she thinks...that her humans made a babe now...so they exiled from the main house
Sick Boy 6 years ago
The "proud big sister" will get kicked around the house in two year's time by its little "sister"...
Charlotte Brine 6 years ago
Not if the child is raised to care for animals/ raised in the right way at all. I dont know where you got your idea of how children behave toward animals but i imagine it probably has something to say about how you were raised/how you raised YOUR kids
Load More Replies... Vivalaleta Godfrey 6 years ago
Disgusting waste of space. I adore dogs and we always have them but they don't require their own friggin room.
Michael McGowan (Post author) 6 years ago
Disgusting... Ok... Are you suggesting I solve the worldwide homelessness crisis by using the space under my stairs more effectively???
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Kuya Bill 6 years ago
'A human sister'? Unless I don't understand biology anymore, or people are so careless about their choice of words these days. Most likely it's the latter. Words mean something. I love dogs, but don't equate them with humans.
Michael McGowan (Post author) 6 years ago
You just try and stop me Kostas!
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Gayle Bynum Cardosa 6 years ago
Well that's true but are you somehow implying that these people should be doing something different? Just curious as to why you are bringing it up; I mean we ALL pretty much feel that way but bringing it up in a moment like this serves no real purpose does it?
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Michael McGowan (Post author) 6 years ago
Wee Molly the dog feels sorry for you SexyEggPlant
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Charlotte Brine 6 years ago
Why would they be appropriate in a post about a dog and her new bedroom?
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Chess Wizard 6 years ago
Dog house for outside, dog room for inside. What's hard to understand about that?
Load More Replies... Martina Třešková 6 years ago
Absolutely fantastic project! Great use of space, it makes so much sense that a dog has his own space in a house, after all they are members of the family too, and they have junk that needs putting somewhere so why not in their own room? Btw her new room is cozier than mine, lol.
John L 6 years ago
Even four-legged children deserve a room of their own too. I love it!
Load More Replies... Daniel Losinger 6 years ago
It looks like the apartment I lived in when I was a college student.
velocirrober 6 years ago
Same here, although I'm sure Molly's smells better.
Load More Replies... Alex Craig 6 years ago
That is absolutely adorable. I wish I was your dog. Molly is for sure one spoilt pooch. And she is gorgeously cute too. Hope she loves her new big sister duties.
Anne Glassman 6 years ago
Wait until they find the doggo and human sibling in here together :)
JillVille Child Care 6 years ago
This is the sweetest thing! We have a giant dog and I didn't want to have a giant crate taking up space in a room, so we gave him space in the library. He has his own couch in there and we can close the doors over to give him quiet time. He loves it! Oh Molly, someone loves you so!
Grace Barclay 6 years ago
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I wish you much luck in the competition.
Timothy Fraser 6 years ago
Absolutely love your idea and efforts. I just love Westies. Had one for seven years. His name was Benji like the dog in the movie. But I hd so much fun with him and walking thru a park. This guy loved chasing squirrels up trees and barking at oncoming people at my door. In a way He helped put me back on my feet after heart surgery. What an excellent pet to have. And He wasn't just a dog to me but a companion. I enjoyed all the years with Him all the way up to His last. Great pet and great friend always!!!
Jackie Fogden 6 years ago
What a brilliant idea looks absolutely amazing lucky molly ,I used to have a westie called milly molly Mandy she was beautiful as well.xx
sexy_scorpio_3MD 6 years ago
I've never really been a dog person at all (just was raised that way and naturally I gravitate more towards birds!) but my sister and b.i.l and the kids just got a maltese and she is so cute and this type of thing would be great, but my b.i.l. and sister are not home DIY people so they would have to hire someone to do this at their place. It's a fantastic idea and you are so awesome for doing that for your dog, more importantly too the dog actually likes the space (would not be fun if they didn't acclimate to the space you made for them out of love!) Great job! Thanks for sharing it all with us!
Weim Central 6 years ago
Yay Molly has a plush pad! Nice to have parents with construction skills!
Karen Cromarty 6 years ago
I was thinking the same thing if he hadn't made the room for Molly(which is awesome or pawesome) it could have just as easily been used for storage
Load More Replies... Tara Sutter 6 years ago
And i thought my dog was spoiled!! What the f**k!! That dog is living the dream!!
Janis Rebecca 6 years ago
Such a loving thing to do for your dog! Bravo!! It looks fantastic, I hope Molly enjoys it for years to come!
Gerry Higgins 6 years ago
LOL ! I read "Dog Was Getting A Human Sister, So I Built Her A Room Under The Stairs" and they meant the baby got the room under stairs.
Randy Macht 6 years ago
As a doggy person with two furs of our own, I think this is the most fantastic project and post ever - seriously. I love it. Thank you.
Vincent Jay 6 years ago
Very imaginative upgrade. I'm surprised that space was not made a storage space, when the house was first built.
Doggo 6 years ago
in no way do i mean the drug, the dog is just really cute
Load More Replies... eleven's eggos 6 years ago
This is an absolutely fabulous project! I'm completely awed by the work you did here. This is adorable!
Louis Newton 6 years ago
Please add me to the waiting list for if and when Molly wants a larger space with its own wine bar and jacuzzi. I'm absolutely OK with "simple." (Do you need a phone number?)
Shruti Naik 6 years ago
You are an amazing parent! I wish every domestic pet has a parent like you! I can only ever dream of doing as much as you did for Molly!
Sarah White 6 years ago
I feel like my dog would be happier sleeping on my bed like she does now...It was a great thing to do but dogs don't really understand major acts of kindness like this, as long as they have humans to cuddle XD
Load More Replies... Diane Serpa 6 years ago
So cute! So much wasted space under the stairs in our house too. Maybe we will make one like yours for the kitties. The one in the garden is cute too.
JustLooking46 6 years ago
She looks like my little Daisy. She was black and white, but started turning grey and she got older. She's in Heaven now. I called her my little problem eraser. I miss her. She taught me my most valuable lesson, That I am worthy of being loved.
Peggy Wilkins 6 years ago
Anyone else wondering how they will keep a crawling baby out of Molly’s room??😂
Julianne De Foro 6 years ago
You, Sir, are my favourite kind of crazy about your pet! I have to add, though, that I now have three very upset kittens requesting equally adequate personal (petsonal???) living quarters. They demand we move to a house with an unused staircase... pardon me, three unused staircases which I am to transform into luxury catdiminiums immediately. Thank you for that...
Chelle Snail 6 years ago
Wow I really loved that! :) what an awesome idea. Absolutely agree the dog needs her own space n is part of the family
Qwertykeala 6 years ago
Careful someone at the bottom of this loooong list of comments named “I Hate Cats Kill All Cats” is really getting ramped up just because of this super cool and adorable posts title..
Samantha Phoenix 6 years ago
If I found a man like this I'd actually consider marriage and kids.
Myxomatosis 6 years ago
Saw the builder that did this for you. He does amazing work! Nice find chap! Wish I was your dog!
David Ross 6 years ago
So neat. Well done and good for that lucky dog. (lovely baby pic with big doggy sis too.)
David Wheater 6 years ago
Nice work, I'd be interested to know if Molly uses the room. Dogs are social animals and don't usually like to be alone, so I'd be surprised if she used the room unless someone was near by. I don't think the work is wasted though, I can think of someone who will turn that room into a great den.
Michael McGowan (Post author) 6 years ago
Yip, she uses it a lot. Often after a big walk she'll sleep in there for a few hours. And if the house is busy with too many visitors she'll take herself away in there. But she's still very sociable and spends most of the day where ever we are 👍🏼
Load More Replies... Sarah White 6 years ago
Dude that is better then my room...Hopefully my dog doesn't expect to be spoiled so much, haha! Love it though, if you have the money and time, that is truly a wonderful thing to do for your dogs :)
Jennifer Dellorto 6 years ago
I love everything about this. What a lucky dog and you have amazing taste! Where did you find the personalized leash/harness hook?
Michael McGowan (Post author) 6 years ago
Thanks 😂. Thats from Next in the UK
Load More Replies... Jennifer Dellorto 6 years ago
I love everything about this. What a lucky dog and you have amazing taste. Where did you get the personalized leash/harness hook?
phansfanta 6 years ago
I'm jealous of a dog's room... it's adorable! You have just given me inspiration for a project!
Kate Swartz 6 years ago
This is amazing! I couldn't create this, not in a million years! Well done! What a sweet doggy
Carla Abela 6 years ago
wow what a transformation and a spoiled dog molly is! what i liked most was the job itself! good job indeed!
Kenien Spann 6 years ago
Great job, you got robbed of square footage by whomever built that place.
Carmen Devore-Blakestad 6 years ago
This is the greatest thing ever! I absolutely LOVE the wallpaper you put in her room. Molly is such a little cutie. What a lucky little puppy she is. :D
Gillian Black 6 years ago
wow and wow again fit for a furry queen, wait till baby sister get older sleep overs will be on,. what an amazing use of hidden space. you go molly your couch is flasher than mine
Barbara Baxendale 6 years ago
Absolutely brilliant, I can see the owner moving in with the dog when she needs a bit of peace !!!!!
Mónica Elisabeth Sacco 6 years ago
Well, I thought the little house was for the newly born... Which I think it will be the case when Catelyn grows up! Be ready for the takeover, haha!
Anna Salerno 6 years ago
Even our fur babies need somewhere they can go to be alone if they want to. Adorable little room.
Mary Jaye 6 years ago
I LIKE IT. ESPECIALLY WHEN THE PURPLE LITE IS NO. KUDOS FOR INDULGING YOUR PET. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE! I WOULD GET UP SEVERAL TIMES A NITE EVERY NOTE TO FEED MY LATE CHER. LUCKY I HAVE NO PROBLEM GOING BACK TO SLEEP.
Leah Forgy 6 years ago
Several times a night?!? I’m guessing your dog was overweight and stop yelling!
Load More Replies... Anamaria Mazer de Toledo 6 years ago
Awsome job !!!! I wouldn't mind sharing the room with Molly If I were a guest ... Now your precious Caitlin couldn't be cuter . I can take my eyes off her. I can ser you guys are very good at creating fantastic things and gorgeous lives. Kudos.
Tamara Laney 6 years ago
Brilliant & adorable! Lucky dog--and a real cutie too! I bet when Catelyn starts growing up, she & Molly will have tons of fun playing in there together!
Abby Rexroth 6 years ago
Firstly; awesome job! #2 I don't see any pictures in her room of her human family (I'm sure she would like that). And best of all, the resale use of that room can be a child's hidey-hole or storage space.
Jeannine Pope 6 years ago
Molly will have a cute, little retreat for when Catelyn is feeling fussy. Then, She and Catelyn will have a lovely "Girls Only" play house as soon as Catelyn figures out how sweet Molly's little retreat is. They will also need an Instagram page.
Francisco Montoya 6 years ago
Bigger than my first apartment. All we did was get out dog a new pillow bed. Better not let him see this.
Malek MZB-II 6 years ago
The only type of dog house that should be built is Indoors with the family. Love this.
Connie Martin 6 years ago
Funny how Molly wants nothing to do with the house in the garden. Sometimes you can't figure out what the objection is, they're simply having none of it.
jane collins 6 years ago
What a great project and cozy dog room. And, of course, when the human sister gets big enough she will LOVE hanging with the little dog in their "secret hiding place" under the stairs. Bravo!
Darlon Shelter 6 years ago
OMG! She gets a bedroom, much, much better than mine. Am dying of envy. Lol...
Etoile Aloha 6 years ago
Molly and her little sister are going to have so much fun together in that new room. Such a wonderful job, you are an amazing parent.
Peggy Schultz 6 years ago
Couple years & little Catelyn's going to be crawling in behind Molly.
Bettie Acks 6 years ago
Absolutely lovely, love the wallpaper. How wonderful of you to care so much for a little dog, she looks like she loves her room.and I bet she loves her daddy for building it for her. So much love and care went into this project,
Mixedupste 6 years ago
Pretty good that. Well done. Great use of space. Westie's are great dogs!! my parent have had 2. Miss them both :(
Shaun Obanion 6 years ago
This is wonderful. Definitely brought a smile to my flu-ridden face. Congrats to wee Molly and to you folks on your little girl.
Michael McGowan (Post author) 6 years ago
The fake fur rug from IKEA, the 'One Spoiled Dog...' one from Pets at Home in Scotland... can probably get one online no problem.
Load More Replies... Biljana Malesevic 6 years ago
This is one lucky puppy! Every dog deserves treatment like this one.
Nadine Ducca 6 years ago
This is adorable and just fantastic! I love how you managed to turn a completely unused part of the house into a beautiful little den for your pup. So thoughtful and loving of you, and I'm sure you'll all be very happy!
Charlotte Lasselsberger 6 years ago
This is one of the best things that I have ever seen! Made my day :)
Ariadne.bat 6 years ago
Dang, it's better tham my room, and I share a room with all my siblings
Lyndell Ray Arranguez 4 years ago
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Beth Marcum 4 years ago
I have a question about your wall? is that just some type of beadboard that you painted gray?
JessicaDarcey 5 years ago
Hats off for your appreciable work! Really very great pictures and I love te pup very much! All my love towards him!
Timothy Fraser 5 years ago
I feel Molly does deserve her own little habitat! After all she is part of the family ! And owning a Westie myself for seven years I can see why this was built ! Have fun Molly in your new living quarters!
Kym Routledge 6 years ago
What a brilliant project and Molly's room is wonderful. This will be a project for my other half to get his teeth into! We may need to 'borrow' you for a few days!
Timothy Fraser 6 years ago
Btw great work of art n pet project!!! How cool is that, I've always favored pets and the extreme we can do for them! Remember folks they are a high percentage of what keeps us in check!!
Timothy Fraser 6 years ago
I so love His cute little condo! He looks well complacent there. I think I see a happy Westie there.
Timothy Fraser 6 years ago
Love your new apt. Pup. I'd live in it it if it was big enough! You're so cute. You look just like my pet I had years ago. A Westy Highland just like you!!! AAAND...... He was a Westy Highland Terrier just like you !!! Have fun barking at the at the other critters !!
Timothy Fraser 6 years ago
Nice apt pup. I'd live in it to. Looks just right for you. AAAND, you're so cute, you just like my pet I had years ago.
Josh Johnson 6 years ago
This is amazing, how intuitive! I love how creative you can be with small spaces. We converted the space under our stairs too, into a study room. We used a contractor from The Builders Pal, and they were amazing, can't recommend the contractors on their site enough! https://thebuilderspal.com/
Timothy Fraser 6 years ago
Great way to occupy space. Especially for sweet pet like Molly. Owning a Westie my self years ago, found so much fun and excitement. Benji his name was and so suitable for him. But on the room, well done and perfect size for her. She seems so comfortable and happy with her own room.
Sarjana Lastname 6 years ago
I started to cry from joy. I bought tent to my cats for summer, animals get melanoma too. Maybe i need two. Now they are getting know to it.
Carol Roeder 6 years ago
What a lucky dog to have such caring parents! She looks so proud of her new room and happy too. Great job guys. Just love it!!!
Anita Bryant 6 years ago
You are very talented. Don't be surprised if this is the beginning of a new business!!!
Bjay Jaminal 6 years ago
waaay better than the first apartment I had as an adult. and I still live there... kudos to the fur-parents!!!
floof lover 6 years ago
I love it! We don't have that in our house, so my dog has taken over my room. I have a queen sized bed, but have a 1 foot wide space against the wall for myself. Her extra bed has taken over my yoga area, and her treat shelf has replaced my sewing area
Louisa Johnson 6 years ago
Thanks for sharing, we have a small house and wanted to convert our under stairs cupboard in to a dog bedroom. It is not as big as yours, but I hope they will love it. You have done an amazing job.
Michael McGowan (Post author) 6 years ago
By Jeeves I think he's got it! This is not one of the important things... the dog does not need a room. But it has one nonetheless. Crazy eh?
Load More Replies... Vivalaleta Godfrey 6 years ago
People are homeless everywhere...but this dog requires his own room.
Erisa Desu 6 years ago
But what if she thinks...that her humans made a babe now...so they exiled from the main house
Sick Boy 6 years ago
The "proud big sister" will get kicked around the house in two year's time by its little "sister"...
Charlotte Brine 6 years ago
Not if the child is raised to care for animals/ raised in the right way at all. I dont know where you got your idea of how children behave toward animals but i imagine it probably has something to say about how you were raised/how you raised YOUR kids
Load More Replies... Vivalaleta Godfrey 6 years ago
Disgusting waste of space. I adore dogs and we always have them but they don't require their own friggin room.
Michael McGowan (Post author) 6 years ago
Disgusting... Ok... Are you suggesting I solve the worldwide homelessness crisis by using the space under my stairs more effectively???
Load More Replies... Kuya Bill 6 years ago
'A human sister'? Unless I don't understand biology anymore, or people are so careless about their choice of words these days. Most likely it's the latter. Words mean something. I love dogs, but don't equate them with humans.
Michael McGowan (Post author) 6 years ago
You just try and stop me Kostas!
Load More Replies... Gayle Bynum Cardosa 6 years ago
Well that's true but are you somehow implying that these people should be doing something different? Just curious as to why you are bringing it up; I mean we ALL pretty much feel that way but bringing it up in a moment like this serves no real purpose does it?
Load More Replies... Michael McGowan (Post author) 6 years ago
Wee Molly the dog feels sorry for you SexyEggPlant
Load More Replies... Charlotte Brine 6 years ago
Why would they be appropriate in a post about a dog and her new bedroom?
Load More Replies... Chess Wizard 6 years ago
Dog house for outside, dog room for inside. What's hard to understand about that?
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