From Barret Ball:
“DISABLED WAR VETERAN, JAMES & SERVICE DOG, BARRETT”
Two remarkable stories
of determination and persistence come from the household of disabled war
veteran James Hayes, who has a service dog, an 85 LB German-Shepherd named
Barrett.
Barrett was given to James by Dogs4Warriors, an organization
that helps veterans cope with Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder, both of which James suffers from, after 3 combat tours in Iraq and
Afghanistan.
James and Barrett quickly developed a close bond, but there
was a potentially dangerous problem – Barrett routinely tore apart the toughest
of chew toys, including those dubbed “indestructible”. So James set his sights
on finding a stronger, safer product for his new best friend.
“Veterans Twice as Likely to Start Their Own Company”
James refused to give up in his quest for a toy that even a
determined dog like Barrett could enjoy, but not destroy.
Unable to find any suitable product, James proved U.S. Sen.
Tammy Duckworth D-Ill. correct, when she explained why veterans are twice as
likely to start or lead their own companies as civilians: “Those who’ve worn
the uniform have a kind of courage instilled in them” said the senator, herself
a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel. “The type of resilience and
determination that can turn a long-shot idea into a profit-making business.”
James had never heard of Sen. Duckworth, but proving her
right, he had already contacted a variety of manufacturers. James now has a
patent pending on the unique manufacturing process he developed to produce a
completely solid indestructible rubber ball.
His quest ended when he found Ethical Products in Bloomfield,
NJ. They were the first company willing and able to help produce James’s
re-designed ball, and to also do something quite profound with their profits by
making regular donations to K9s for Warriors.
Named after James’s beloved dog, the Barrett Ball will be
available in small, medium and large sizes, priced from $6.99 to $29.99 and
comes with a 100% lifetime guarantee.
ABOUT: Ethical Products Inc. is a privately-owned company focused on providing
products for dogs and cats under the SPOT brand, established in 1952 and based
in Bloomfield, NJ. They market their 1000 products under the SPOT brand.
^ I had never heard of this Company or product before today –
when my Good Friend from High School sent me one as a present for my Dog.
I not only love the product, but also the fact that it is
from a Disabled American Veteran. I am not a Spokesperson for this Product or Company - just a satisfied Customer. Click on the link for their website:
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