My humble opinion - my Boxer and 2 kitties are part of my family, yes they sleep where they want. I have 2 quilts that I've used on my bed for 6-7 yrs and the pets have laid on them - they launder just fine... I wouldn't think of not letting them lay on my bed. My kitties do lay on a fleece blanket when they nap there... I would definitely say YES, let them lay there and you enjoy the quilts too. You can always make another quilt. Pets like pretties too...