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A pet bed assembly includes a water resistant outer cover defining an enclosed space and a removable blanket that is removably attached to the exterior of the outer cover. The removable blanket is preferably constructed so as to be completely removable from the outer cover for washing and replacemen

A pet bed assembly includes a water resistant outer cover defining an enclosed space and a removable blanket that is removably attached to the exterior of the outer cover. The removable blanket is preferably constructed so as to be completely removable from the outer cover for washing and replacement and is further preferably constructed so as to be reversible, with an attachment mechanism that permits it to be secured to the outer cover with either surface facing the pet. An inner bed assembly is positioned within the enclosed space that preferably includes a perimeter bolster portion and an interior cushion portion. The perimeter bolster cushion has a greater height than the interior cushion portion and its uncompressed state and is less compressible than the interior cushion. The interior cushion portion preferably includes a first cushioning material positioned within a first compartment that resists lateral displacement during use, which provides constant stable cushioning to the pet honorable conditions as well as a second laterally displaceable cushioning material within a second, upper compartment that permits the pet to burrow into and nest comfortably on the pet bed assembly.

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What is claimed is: 1. A pet bed assembly, comprising: a outer cover defining an enclosed space, said outer cover having an upper surface that is fabricated from a water resistant material; a removable blanket having at least one edge that is attached externally to said outer cover so that substant

What is claimed is: 1. A pet bed assembly, comprising: a outer cover defining an enclosed space, said outer cover having an upper surface that is fabricated from a water resistant material; a removable blanket having at least one edge that is attached externally to said outer cover so that substantially all of said removable blanket is positioned above said upper surface; and an inner bed assembly positioned within said enclosed space, said inner bed assembly comprising a perimeter bolster portion and an interior cushion portion. 2. A pet bed assembly according to claim 1, wherein said perimeter bolster portion has an average uncompressed height that is greater than an average uncompressed height of said interior cushion portion. 3. A pet bed assembly according to claim 1, wherein said perimeter bolster portion is fabricated to be resiliently compressible, and wherein said interior cushion portion is also fabricated to be resiliently compressible. 4. A pet bed assembly according to claim 3, wherein said perimeter bolster portion has a compressibility that is substantially less than a compressibility of said interior cushion portion. 5. A pet bed assembly according to claim 3, wherein said perimeter bolster portion comprises a compressible polymer foam material. 6. A pet bed assembly according to claim 5, wherein said perimeter bolster portion further comprises an outer cladding layer that is fabricated from a fabric material. 7. A pet bed assembly according to claim 3, wherein said interior cushion portion comprises a polyester fiber filling material. 8. A pet bed assembly according to claim 3, wherein said interior cushion portion comprises a fill material comprising polymeric microbeads. 9. A pet bed assembly according to claim 1, wherein said interior cushion portion comprises a first cushioning material having first cushioning characteristics and a second, different cushioning material having second cushioning characteristics that are different from said first cushioning characteristics. 10. A pet bed assembly according to claim 9, wherein said first cushioning material is positioned within a first cushioning compartment defined within said interior cushion portion, and wherein said second cushioning material is defined within a second cushioning compartment that is defined within said interior cushion portion. 11. A pet bed assembly according to claim 10, wherein said first cushioning compartment is positioned beneath said second cushioning compartment. 12. A pet bed assembly according to claim 9, wherein said first cushioning material is constructed and arranged to resist lateral displacement during normal use of said pet bed assembly. 13. A pet bed assembly according to claim 12, wherein said first cushioning material comprises a polyester fiber filling material. 14. A pet bed assembly according to claim 9, wherein said second cushioning material is constructed and arranged to facilitate lateral displacement during normal use of said pet bed assembly. 15. A pet bed assembly according to claim 14, wherein said second cushioning material comprises a loose granular material. 16. A pet bed assembly according to claim 15, wherein said loose granular material comprises polymeric microbeads. 17. A pet bed assembly according to claim 15, wherein said loose granular material is contained within a second cushioning compartment that is segregated from a first cushioning compartment in which said first cushioning material is positioned. 18. A pet bed assembly according to claim 17, wherein said first and second cushioning compartments are defined by a fabric material. 19. A pet bed assembly according to claim 17, wherein said second cushioning compartment is tapered to a reduced height in an area that is proximate to said perimeter bolster portion, whereby a hollowed nesting effect is achieved in said area. 20. A pet bed assembly according to claim 1, wherein said outer cover has an access opening defined therein for permitting removal of said inner bed assembly and further comprises means for selectively closing said access opening. 21. A pet bed assembly according to claim 20, wherein said means for selectively closing said access opening comprises a zipper mechanism. 22. A pet bed assembly according to claim 1, further comprising heating means for providing warmth to an animal. 23. A pet bed assembly according to claim 22, wherein said heating means is positioned within said outer cover. 24. A pet bed assembly according to claim 23, wherein said heating means is electrical. 25. A pet bed assembly according to claim 24, wherein said outer cover has a power cord opening defined therein for permitting an electrical cord to extend therethrough. 26. A pet bed assembly according to claim 25, wherein said inner bed assembly has a power cord opening defined therein for permitting an electrical cord to extend therethrough. 27. A pet bed assembly according to claim 1, further comprising scenting means for imparting a desired fragrance to said pet bed assembly. 28. A pet bed assembly according to claim 27, wherein said scenting means is secured to said inner bed assembly. 29. A pet bed assembly according to claim 1, wherein said upper surface of said outer cover is fabricated from a waterproof material. 30. A pet bed assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a handle externally positioned on said outer cover. 31. A pet bed assembly, comprising: a perimeter bolster portion; and an interior cushion portion, said interior cushion portion comprising a first cushioning material that is constructed and arranged to resist lateral displacement during normal use of said pet bed assembly, said first cushioning material being positioned within a first lower cushioning compartment; and a second, different cushioning material that is constructed and arranged to facilitate lateral displacement during normal use of said pet bed assembly, said second cushioning material being positioned within a second upper cushioning compartment that is located on top of said first cushioning compartment, said second cushioning material having second cushioning characteristics that are different from said first cushioning characteristics. 32. A pet bed assembly according to claim 31, wherein said first cushioning material comprises a polyester fiber filling material. 33. A pet bed assembly according to claim 31, wherein said second cushioning material comprises a loose granular material. 34. A pet bed assembly according to claim 33, wherein said loose granular material comprises polymeric microbeads. 35. A pet bed assembly according to claim 31, wherein said first and second cushioning compartments are defined by a fabric material. 36. A pet bed assembly according to claim 31, wherein said second cushioning compartment is tapered to a reduced height in an area that is proximate to said perimeter bolster portion, whereby a hollowed nesting effect is achieved in said area. 37. A pet bed assembly according to claim 31, wherein said perimeter bolster portion substantially surrounds a lateral perimeter of said interior cushion portion.