Simone Giertz loves to build things, and she loves her dog. She put those things together to create a one-of-a-kind chair for needy pets.
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A Special Chair for a Special Dog
Several years ago, Giertz adopted a three-legged dog named Scraps. As she explained in a YouTube video, Scraps is extremely needy and wants to spend every waking moment clinging to her.
Giertz’s response was to create a combination chair and dog bed. It allows Scraps to cling to Giertz while allowing Giertz to sit at her desk.
Making her Chair for Needy Pets
Giertz walked viewers through the entire process. The final product is a chair with a winding staircase that leads to the top level. At the top, half the bed curves in one direction to fit the snuggling pet. The other half serves as a desk chair for Giertz.
The steps allow Scraps to climb up easily, and railings on the pet side make him feel secure.
YouTube | Simone Giertz
But Wait, There’s More
Giertz, who is known for going over the top when she builds something, didn’t hold back on this project. She added a covered area where Scraps could hide, a framed picture of Scraps on the stairway, and built-in drawers to hold dog treats.
She reminded viewers that Scraps needs extra help climbing up because he’s a “tripod.”
YouTube | Simone Giertz
Scraps Is an Inspiration
Giertz is a well-known Swedish inventor who lives in Los Angeles. She has become famous for her outlandish robots. Giertz has appeared on numerous TV shows and has a YouTube channel with more than 2 million subscribers.
This isn’t the first time Giertz has taken inspiration from Scraps. She previously made a selfie photo booth for him out of Legos.
I built my dog a selfie booth so she can take photos of herself by pushing a pedal with her paw pic.twitter.com/lpFTVZFlId
— Simone Giertz (@SimoneGiertz) October 15, 2020
Designing for Dogs
Are you inspired to be equally creative for your pet? You may not be able to buy Giertz’s chair for needy pets, but you may feel the urge build something similar for your dog. Pets truly inspire us to be our best.
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