Although it may officially be spring time in Utah, Old Man Winter is being very reluctant to leave! During colder weather, small dogs feel the cold much more than their larger counterparts.
However, one very smart lady, Lori Broadhead of Grantsville, Utah, has changed all that with an ingenious idea to keep her tiny Toy Poodle, GiGi, warm. During the harsh Utah winters, GiGi would shiver from the cold; during the equally harsh Utah summers, GiGi would shiver from the air conditioning.
Lori stated that she tried everything to keep her little GiGi warm:
“I put a tee shirt on her, but she was still cold. I wrapped her in a blanket, but she'd soon wiggle out, and the shivering started all over. I discovered that she was only warm when I wrapped her in a blanket and tucked her in it, like a burrito.”
However, even though GiGi loved being wrapped up like that she would somehow manage to wiggle out of it and as Lori says: “she wouldn't stay in it very long before I'd get her big-eyed stare saying, "Mommy, I'm cold."”
So Lori designed the RoverWrap blanket – a special blanket that is shaped just like a fluffy burrito. The big difference between the RoverWrap and your ordinary pet blanket is that your pet actually goes inside the RoverWrap, not on top of it or under it. This ultimate security blanket for small-breed dogs and cats also has the following benefits:
- They won't wiggle out when they need or want to be covered.
- They won't slip out of a RoverWrap when you're carrying them, as they might with a flat blanket.
- They stay-put on your lap easier.
- They feel safe and secure, being encased in the softness.
Lori says that it didn’t take long for GiGi to recognize her ‘blankie’ and start pawing at it, asking her ‘Mommy’ to help her get inside.
However, there are other uses for a RoverWrap:
- It will keep your pet warm after a bath.
- It calms your pet when riding to and from a dog show or appointment.
- Helps to keep them still and quiet after surgery or during illness.
- Keeps shedding and claws off your lap, clothing, and furniture.
- Helps to calm them when frightened or anxious.
- It gives them a warm and safe place to sleep while traveling in a car, motor home, or on a plane.
RoverWraps come in four sizes:
- Extra-Small for pets under 3lbs
- Small for pets weighing 4-6lbs, such as the Teacup breeds and kittens
- Medium for Toy breeds like the Boston Terrier, Maltese, Papillion, Pomeranian, as well as small cats
- Large for Miniature breeds like the Bichon Frise, Standard Dachshund, French Bulldog, Lhasa-Apso, Min-Pin, Pekingese, Pug, Miniature Schnauzer, Shih-Tzu, and large adult cats (or multiple smaller cats).
Lori has created three different types of patented RoverWraps:
Kickin' It Kasuals: The most comfortable and economic of all the RoverWraps, these blankets are designed for pure relaxation. Created with a single layering of fleece accompanied by a shiny satin binding along the edges, this blanket collection has the largest color selection.
Prices start at $8 for an Extra-Small and go up to $20 for a Large.
The next most popular is the Urban Chic collection. These blankets are pure luxury with their faux suede outer shell and inner fleece-lining for extra cozy comfort. Beautiful embroidered accents throughout the blanket add that touch of extravagance that even the most pampered pooch will appreciate!
Prices start at $25.00 for an Extra-Small and go up to $35.00 for a Large.
Lori’s newest collection, ‘Village Vogue’, has not quite hit the cat walk yet, but is rumored to be the sportiest blanket on the market. This collection is single-layered and perfect for everyday use.
The RoverWraps are not only perfect for pet parents but also for use by trainers, breeders, rescue organizations, animal shelters, veterinarians, and pet day care facilities.
To read more about the different sizes of the RoverWraps please refer to this article.
To learn more about Lori, Gigi and their RoverWrap’s please visit Lori’s website at RoverWrap.com.
See the RoverWrap in action!
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