[AddieLove]

I'm no expert, but I don't see a problem with it. I have one of those wire crates for Addie as well. It was the biggest size without a divider.

Addie is already potty trained, though, and when I go to the store and leave her in there, I don't leave any water or food. I just put a blanket and a toy in there.

But it sounds like you aren't using the crate for potty training purposes, so I don't think there's an issue. It sounds like you just want her to have a place where she doesn't feel lonely and can see all the action when you don't have the free hands or eyes to watch her.

I wouldn't use the same crate as a training crate, though, even if you do have a divider. If she potties in there, she's going to be confused later on when you tell her she can't do that.

So in summary: I think it's fine for a place for her to chill, but I wouldn't crate train her in it.