As Printed in the Wichita Eagle, Wichita KS, on
11 June 00.
Wichitan's Web site dedicated to safety of dogs I am the owner of
a new Web site in Wichita called www.dogrunner.net. My Web site
is dedicated to the safety of dogs and their best friends. I market
safety-related items such as reflective dog collars and leashes,
military-style dog tags (won't rust, snap or fade), pet life preservers,
pet safety medical kits, pet emergency first aid books and other
safety products.
The inspiration for my product line came from my CEO, Brandy, whose
complete story can be found on the Web site. Brandy was a rescued
dog whom I have been very protective of since she entered my life.
It was out of my love and desire to protect her that generated the
idea of starting my business.
Brandy and I run every morning about three miles. One morning while
Brandy, our other dog, Spike, and I were running in our neighborhood,
a car came barreling down the street and almost hit Brandy. Because
she is a black Labrador retriever, she can be very hard to spot
in the low light of the early morning. So the next day I decided
she needed protection from the dark, and I went looking for reflective
apparel for her. I looked all over town but couldn't find what I
was looking for. Then one day while searching on the Internet I
came across a wholesaler who sold reflective collars and leashes.
That was January of this year, and the rest is history in the making.
I built the Web site and it continues to grow and expand daily.
The best thing about my business is that I feel very satisfied in
what I do, satisfied in knowing that what I sell could help save
a dog's life.
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