After a week of use, Sparky appreciates his heating pad Christmas present.  It’s on low, and keeps the back half of his bed warm.  It got down to 20o F last night and we’ve been burning consistently.  The bedroom was in the low 60’s. 

If Sparky was cold, he’d curl up like a pill bug.  If he were too warm, he’d be in the front of the crate.  FYI, that’s why only a part of the bed should be heated.  His eyes are open, and he stayed in bed for another hour.

My guess is that Sparky stays in bed so I have time to stoke the stove.  When he did shamble out of bed and had gone out for a piss, he settled in for a comfy morning.