{"id":13234,"date":"2013-04-18T07:57:04","date_gmt":"2013-04-18T11:57:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devwp.davison.com\/blog\/?p=13234"},"modified":"2017-08-21T10:34:45","modified_gmt":"2017-08-21T14:34:45","slug":"hows-that-made-thursday-pugz-shoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.davison.com\/blog\/hows-that-made-thursday-pugz-shoes\/","title":{"rendered":"How&#8217;s That Made Thursday:  Pugz Shoes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>April showers bring&#8230; wet, muddy streets and paths that make taking our precious pets out for a walk a little challenging and messy. But, Fido needs to go outside &#8211; no matter what the weather is doing.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1815 photo\" style=\"margin-right: 10px;\" title=\"pugz-VR\" src=\"https:\/\/www.davison.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/pugz-VR-300x231.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"231\" \/>Today, we&#8217;re stepping into a new pet invention that has made walking in rain, snow, sleet or any other condition a little more comfortable for our four-legged friends. \u00a0Let&#8217;s venture through how Pugz Shoes were made.<\/p>\n<p>It all started with Kay Thompson, who loved taking her two Shelties, Rough Spot and Autumn Angel, out for their daily walks. \u00a0But, Michigan winters were hard on her pups&#8217; paws. \u00a0Not only were conditions wet and cold, but the chemicals that were used to treat roads and sidewalks were also damaging.<\/p>\n<p>Kay set out to solve the problem of soggy, soaked paws.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright photo\" style=\"margin-left: 10px;\" title=\"pugz shoes for dogs\" src=\"https:\/\/www.davison.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/pugz-shoes-for-dogs-224x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" \/>Providing warmth and protection, Pugz are made of a breathable faux leather and faux wool that keep paws clean and dry. \u00a0Their soft, cushioned soles also comfort paws and protect hardwood floors from scratch marks.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, Pugz are designed with an adjustable hook-and-loop strap that ensures a secure fit on any pet.<\/p>\n<p>Pugz are now available in sizes extra small through large and they come in fashionable boot or tennis shoe designs. \u00a0They&#8217;ve sold in retailers like Bed Bath &amp; Beyond, SkyMall and many others.<\/p>\n<p>Now that you know how Pugz Shoes are made, see how their <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-tioFyhj2U4\">worn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>A typical project does not get a royalty agreement, sell in stores or generate a profit. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>April showers bring&#8230; wet, muddy streets and paths that make taking our precious pets out for a walk a little challenging and messy. 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