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- IMPROVED DESIGN -
'BUMPER HAT' - 
(Protective Padded Headgear for 'Special Needs'  Pets)

We are proud to introduce the improved design of our 'BUMPER HAT' (Protective Padded Headgear for 'Special Needs' Pets); specialty headgear lovingly created for dogs that are blind, have hydrocephalus, are prone to seizures, have neurological disorders, or have any other condition that could greatly benefit from having padded head protection. If your pet frequently (or even occasionally) bumps into furniture and walls, the protective casing can absorb the impact and minimize the pain.

The hat section offers two to three middle layers of protection depending on the thickness.  The protective rolled casing is completely removable and could be as thick and wide as needed for extra protection. The chinstrap is nylon webbing and secures with a sturdy release buckle.  In addition, we created a back strap double D-ring assembly system that loops around your pet's collar to keep headgear in place. Therefore, we recommend your pet wear a collar with this headgear.  If your pet uses a harness (with measurements you provide)  we can customize the strap system to hook onto an existing D-ring or loop.  Optional reflective nylon webbing, reflective fabric strip or small 'BLIND' letters are available by request.

Our custom-made products are quality-hand made in the USA.  Our headgear is made-to-order and can be ordered in sizes XS to XL.

If interested in our headgear we ask that you please read and accept our DISCLAIMER prior to the ordering process.

When you're ready to begin the process,

  1. Submit your CONTACT information;
  2. Click and complete 'Pet Information - Form 1' (provide as much info as you can and include any questions in the section provided, then submit); and
  3. Click and complete 'Pet Measurements - Form 2'.

 If you experience any issues in submitting your information, please let us know immediately at info@missionpawsable.com.

DISCLAIMER
contact (bUMPER HAT INTEREST)
Pet Information (Form 1)
Pet Measurements (Form 2)

From Sherpa Hats to 'Bumper Hats' (initially called 'The Molly Project'), this is how it all began ...

MISSION PAWSABLE initially made our very first protective padded headgear/hat with two little 'special needs' doggies in mind -- MOLLY (a blind Maltese) and CODY (a Yorkie with hydrocephalus).  My dear friend, Gail Zeolla and her husband Tony are the guardians of these 'special' furbabies.

CODY was one of the first recipients to receive our padded sherpa hat a few years ago.  (Courtesy photos Gail Zeolla)

CODY's Padded Sherpa Hat/Headgear for 'Special Needs' Pets
CODY's Padded Sherpa Hat/Headgear for 'Special Needs' Pets
CODY's Padded Sherpa Hat/Headgear for 'Special Needs' Pets

About a year or so later, I received an email from Dee Dee Murry  who expressed an interest in our Sherpa hat but with a special custom request for a protective section around the face for her blind Dachshund HALLIE.  After thinking about her custom request, I was able to put something together for her.  Had to make a few adjustments and modifications here and there to make it properly fit her.

Thus the birth of the 'Bumper Hat'!

Check out the photos of HALLIE below.  (Courtesy photos Dee Dee Murry)
Hallie's 'BUMPER HAT' - (Protective Padded Headgear for Blind Dogs)
HALLIE (blind Dachshund) wearing her 'Bumper Hat'.
Hallie's 'BUMPER HAT' - (Protective Padded Headgear for Blind Dogs)
HALLIE (blind Dachshund) wearing her 'Bumper Hat' (side view).
Hallie's 'BUMPER HAT' - (Protective Padded Headgear for Blind Dogs)
HALLIE (blind Dachshund) wearing her 'Bumper Hat' (back view).

The production of the 'Bumper Hats' was put on the back burner due to other commitments until ...

Just before the Christmas holiday, a dog trainer friend of mine (Joyce Hagan, owner of Dog Tutor LLC) contacted me regarding a project she had unrelated to the protective padded headgear.  In our conversations, I learned that her dog SALSA suddenly went blind; she forwarded a video clip of her in the yard bumping into the exterior wall and I just had to make a 'Bumper Hat' for her!

Photos of SALSA wearing her 'Bumper Hat'. (Courtesy photos Joyce Hagan)
Salsa's 'BUMPER HAT' - (Protective Padded Headgear for Blind Dogs)
SALSA wearing her 'Bumper Hat' prior to her eye surgery.
Salsa's 'BUMPER HAT' - (Protective Padded Headgear for Blind Dogs)
Side view of 'Bumper Hat' shows coverage area.
Salsa's 'BUMPER HAT' - (Protective Padded Headgear for Blind Dogs)
Full side view of 'Bumper Hat' without the removable protective rolled casing.
Salsa's 'BUMPER HAT' - (Protective Padded Headgear for Blind Dogs)
Top view 'Bumper Hat' without the removable protective rolled casing.

Improved Design - 'BUMPER HAT' (Protective Padded Headgear). 

SALSA's 'Bumper Hat' was slightly big on her and was able to paw it off.  My friend, Joyce Hagan offered a wonderful suggestion to prevent that from happening.  Working off her suggestion, came up with a couple of back strap systems that will keep the headgear in place.  One of the strap system options is reflected in the last photo.  (Great suggestion Joyce -- thanks!)

Salsa's 'BUMPER HAT' - (Protective Padded Headgear for Blind Dogs)
Improved design of our 'Bumper Hat' (right side view) on our model.
Salsa's 'BUMPER HAT' - (Protective Padded Headgear for Blind Dogs)
'Bumper Hat' (left side view) on our model.
Salsa's 'BUMPER HAT' - (Protective Padded Headgear for Blind Dogs)
'Bumper Hat' (back view strap system) on our model.

DISCLAIMER
MISSION PAWSABLE makes every effort to ensure that our custom products are functional, comfortable and above all safe to wear.  The use of our protective padded headgear will reduce the impact absorbed when your pet bumps into furniture or walls when casually walking. 

The consumer is responsible for exercising reasonable safety and caution when using our headgear and should not abuse or alter the product.  When putting headgear on your pet, make sure that the chinstrap is secure and comfortable, snug but not too tight.  Do not leave headgear not monitored on any pet.  

IMPORTANT
Please monitor your pet at all times while wearing any headgear, especially if they are first time wearers.  MISSION PAWSABLE shall not be liable for injuries to your pet caused by improper use of our headgear or any of our products.


MISSION PAWSABLE
(K-9 Apparel by Lena)
PO Box 1482
Stockbridge, GA 30281

Email:  info@missionpawsable.com
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