Love your doggie quilt. It has calming masculine colors, adorable designs and will be perfect for his waits. We once had a Golden puppy that would refuse to walk past an older couples house. She would turn up the front walk, as if she lived there, and stare at the door. The elderly couple, in their 90's, loved her and would lavish her with pats and attention. I think she knew she was needed for a higher purpose. Your step-father must be a gem too.