disclosed is an illuminated pet bed having a pressure activated night light that allows a pet to locate their bed in low light and deactivate the light once the pet is positioned thereon for sleeping . the device includes a power source connection , a control interface , and a light source within the bed . at least one switch energizes or deactivates the light source based on input from the pet , owner , or the ambient environment . in a preferred embodiment , there is provided a first pressure switch , a second light sensor switch , a third timer switch , and manual override switches . the pressure switch is a normally closed switch that breaks continuity between the power and the light source when the pet is positioned on the bed , while the other switches are related to manual control or activation of the light during certain periods .