Vickroy: Bed donation means sweet dreams for shelter dogs

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Stephen McGinnis Chicago fireman carries some Kuranddog beds he other firemen from Engine 123 Tower Ladder 39 donated Animal Welfare

Stephen McGinnis, a Chicago fireman, carries some Kuranda dog beds he and other firemen from Engine 123 Tower Ladder 39 donated to the Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge. | Matt Marton~Sun-Times Media

Teri McGinnis wife Stephen McGinnis Chicago fireman talks about Kuranddog beds he other firemen from Engine 123 Tower Ladder 39

Teri McGinnis, wife of Stephen McGinnis, a Chicago fireman, talks about the Kuranda dog beds he and other firemen from Engine 123 Tower Ladder 39 donated to the Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge. | Matt Marton~Sun-Times Media

Rich Clemens (left) Chicago fireman carries some Kuranddog beds he other firemen from Engine 123 Tower Ladder 39 donated Animal

Rich Clemens (left), a Chicago fireman, carries some Kuranda dog beds he and other firemen from Engine 123 Tower Ladder 39 donated to the Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge. | Matt Marton~Sun-Times Media

Brian Finn Chicago fireman installs Kuranddog beds he other firemen from Engine 123 Tower Ladder 39 donated Animal Welfare League

Brian Finn, a Chicago fireman, installs Kuranda dog beds he and other firemen from Engine 123 Tower Ladder 39 donated to the Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge. | Matt Marton~Sun-Times Media

A dog tries out Kuranddog bed thfiremen from Engine 123 Tower Ladder 39 donated Animal Welfare League Chicago Ridge. The

A dog tries out a Kuranda dog bed that firemen from Engine 123 Tower Ladder 39 donated to the Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge. The donation provided enough beds for all the cages in the main holding area. | Matt Marton~Sun-Times Media

A dog tries out Kuranddog bed thfiremen from Engine 123 Tower Ladder 39 donated Animal Welfare League Chicago Ridge IL

A dog tries out a Kuranda dog bed that firemen from Engine 123 Tower Ladder 39 donated to the Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge, IL on Wednesday, September 19, 2012. | Matt Marton~Sun-Times Media

Ellen Heimann volunteer installs Kuranddog bed thfiremen from Engine 123 Tower Ladder 39 donated Animal Welfare League Chicago Ridge. |

Ellen Heimann, a volunteer, installs a Kuranda dog bed that firemen from Engine 123 Tower Ladder 39 donated to the Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge. | Matt Marton~Sun-Times Media

Frankfort resident Michelle Black says she will use recent donati$150 buy food. Black was left paralyzed after car accident nearly

Frankfort resident Michelle Black says she will use a recent donation of $150 to buy food. Black was left paralyzed after a car accident nearly 15 years ago. | Donna Vickroy~Sun-Times Media

Fifty-five dogs are sleeping more soundly at the Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge, thanks to a donation of lightweight, durable Kuranda beds that were installed Wednesday by firefighters from Chicago Fire Department Engine Co. 123. “It’s the difference between sleeping on cold cement or …