We started making this raised dog bed over two years ago. The various pieces have spent 2 winters on our deck waiting for some attention. Well I’m thrilled to say we have finally assembled it and it has Spirit’s seal of approval. I think she will find it nice and cool to have the air circulating underneath her. It creaks and groans with all her weight on it but it should support her just fine. (Thanks Auntie Patty for finally lighting a fire under our butts to get us to assemble it)