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Well absolutely!! pic.twitter.com/PQRjhITzr4

— Paito.M (@Paittoo) September 12, 2017

Absolutely!! @NickFromJersey pic.twitter.com/xz7gKNHpZF

— Rebecca L (@rlina022) September 12, 2017

My dog has slept in the bed with me since day 1! I can't sleep without her- she's my little watch dog ?

— FalPal ???? (@see_kel) September 12, 2017

Mine sleeps with me every night #currentsituation pic.twitter.com/yOmIoYY1XM

— ??Jessica Lynn (@sxyjessi07) September 12, 2017

Yep...I sleep better knowing he's there to protect me.

— Maria De (@Babsd1966) September 12, 2017

Yes! I honestly think they keep us light hearted and they give us something to think about besides the stress of the day. #puppylove pic.twitter.com/3AenHZopAO

— Crystal Colp (@crystalcolp) September 12, 2017

@gms Yes! Dogs are pack animals and view humans as part of the pack! Plus they keep you warm at night.. if they aren't hogging the bed! pic.twitter.com/JcJCOxx7M0

— Brittany (@Brittt25) September 12, 2017

But there were some critics, citing allergies, privacy and some commenting that sharing the bed with your fur baby is just plain “gross.”

No!!!! We love our dog, Henry, so we provide him a safe and warm place to sleep. Our bed is for my husband and I only.

— diana gritney (@BlessIAm63) September 12, 2017

Absolutely not ! Eweeee

— Jonathan ?? (@itsonlyjonathan) September 12, 2017

Yes and no, I have allergies to their hair & dander but still sleep with me, constantly washing sheets & pillows helps! They keep me warm ??

— nobody (@sc00byd00bie) September 12, 2017

I use to let my dog get on the bed when I was young, now HELL NO, that's gross!

— ABC (@Ms_Anglenora) September 12, 2017

No he's got his own room!

— Tom Thomas (@presidenthomas) September 12, 2017
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