peaceandjoy

Many people like having pets sleep on the bed. Personal choice. We all do things that others would find less than appealing, so no need to judge what someone else is doing.

I'm in the "use it however you'd like" camp when it comes to gifts and am more confused by people getting upset about beloved pets on a quilt than I am the pets on the quilt. Gifts don't come with strings attached.

He knew that the original had been damaged by the pups, so it seems odd that he'd spend that kind of money (reasonable for a bed size quilt) and think that the dogs would suddenly not be on the bed. Maybe he doesn't like them there and thought this was going to be the solution, but that ship has sailed and without conversation and understanding, IMO, it's on him for thinking it would be any different this time around.

If they have someplace large enough to hang it where it can actually be seen, that seems like a reasonable solution, as long as it is what SHE wants. It was given to her, and wasn't presented as a wall hanging. If she is agreeable, I wouldn't think of it as not being used. It was paid for, would still be enjoyed (who wouldn't enjoy seeing those fabulous colors?) and would hopefully prevent damage.

Whether you say anything or not depends on how close you are with them both. If he asked, I'd give him an honest answer regarding feasibility of hanging (it's large, a lot of weight), but would not say anything more along the lines of whether or not the dogs should be allowed on it or whether an expensive gift should be better taken care of. That's between them.