Glow-in-the-Dark Leashes
June 8, 2006
Blinking LED Tags to Lighted Collars and Glow-in-the-Dark Leashes, Pet Owners are Treated to New Breed of Safe Halloween Products
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GREENWICH, Conn. — More than three-and-a-half million Americans will be purchasing Halloween products for their pets this year, according to new statistics from The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) 2005-2006 National Pet Owners Survey. That's an increase of 1 million from 2002. Also according to APPMA, dog owners will spend an average of $13 per Halloween gift this season. And, for all those who do "treat" their pets to the same fun as their children, there's a monster-sized assortment of bright new products to help make this Halloween fun and safe for furry trick-or-treaters.
"As pets continue to become more a part of our extended families, they are being included in traditional human activities like travel, pampering and holiday festivities," said Bob Vetere, COO and managing director of APPMA. "Companies are responding to those needs with a greater variety of innovative new products geared toward those activities."
This Halloween, in addition to clever costumes and pet treats, innovative new products include reflective, glowing and flashing collars, leashes and tags. In fact, according to APPMA, 7.3 million dog owners report owning reflective or illuminating leashes.
–Petsport USA Inc.'s Bling Bling Blinkers protect your pets and children without sacrificing style. Pet safety blinkers are miniature LED lights that clip to any collar, leash or belt loop. The blinkers can also be used as a key ring that doubles as a mini flashlight. They are water resistant and visible from up to a half mile away. They are available in three snazzy color combinations: red/white/blue, jade/pink, and blue/white. www.petsportusa.com.
–PolyBrite's new lighted Halloween Pumpkin dog collars are festive and have a combination of patented polymer/LED technology and reflective stitching. The collars glow orange and also reflect outside light sources, making them ideal for low light and nighttime visibility. www.polybrite.com.
–Spike Brand LLC offers Illuminated Collars with a reflective and pulsing light that is visible from 360 degrees at night and operates up to 200 hours on two AAA alkaline batteries. The collars are rugged yet lightweight, fashionable yet functional, weather resistant, and adjustable to fit most dogs. www.spikebrand.com.
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