KINGFIELD – Dog Not Gone’s signature safety dog vest and other visibility products now feature the No Fly Zone™ Insect Defense System to repel ticks, mosquitoes and other biting insects to offer even greater protection for our four-legged friends.
“Keeping pets safe has been our mission from the get-go,”said Julie Swain, Dog Not Gone Visibility Products LLC founder and co-owner. “By adding insect protection, particularly protection against ticks, we can help prevent the spread of insect-borne diseases.”
Dog Not Gone offers the Safety Dog Vest, Mini Vest, Chest Vest, Horse Vest, and Collar Kerchief with No Fly Zone™ protection to offer outstanding visibility day or night and protection against insects. “Tick-borne illnesses, such as Lyme disease, are becoming more prevalent in pets throughout the nation,” Swain said.
“Our products offer a simple yet effective way to help protect pets in a non-invasive way.”
In addition to insect protection, many Dog Not Gone products are now available in Hot Pink and Neon Green, as well as the original Blaze Orange. “With the added insect protection we know our customers will use our products more throughout the year,” Swain said. “New color options give our customers the ability to better match their dog’s personality while at the same time offer them superior visibility and insect protection.”
No Fly Zone’s™ active ingredient, permethrin, is a synthetic form of a naturally occurring repellent found in the chrysanthemum flower. The product offers superior protection over other insect treatments because of a proprietary process that binds the permethrin securely to the fibers of the fabric to provide durable and long lasting protection. No Fly Zone™ maintains wash durability up to 70 washings while retaining up to 89 percent effectiveness.
Founded in 2005, Dog Not Gone Visibility Products is a leader in pet safety products for visibility, security and insect protection. With designs created by outdoors-people and a commitment to American craftsmanship, the company’s products have been embraced by pet owners looking for the most effective way to keep their dogs visible day and night. Dog Not Gone’s Safety Dog Vest features an exclusive double Velcro closure to ensure the vest fits perfectly and will not come off even in the thickest cover. Genuine 3M reflective striping glows brightly to ensure dogs are highly visible after dark when a pet owner is walking in the woods or along the road.
In 2014, Bill and Julie Swain purchased the manufacturing facility that had been making their dog products for the past nine years. The owner was retiring and shutting down the business. The couple chose to take over the factory and by doing so, they not only kept their products Made in USA but ensured the employment of the 10 seamstresses who have worked there for as long as 30 years. Another benefit of this bold move is that they have improved efficiencies by being better able to control quality and employ just- in-time inventory management.
Dog Not Gone is running a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo from May 11 – June 10, 2015, to support preliminary production of the new line of No Fly Zone™ products. Campaign participants will help provide working capital to sustain explosive growth and better position the company in the competitive pet industry. Rewards for contributions include several of the No Fly Zone™ dog products to be delivered in time for the summer tick and insect season. Dog Not Gone’s products are sold by outdoor retailers L.L. Bean and Orvis, online at Amazon and Wayfair, and hundreds of independent retailers throughout the eastern seaboard. Products are available online at: www.dognotgone.com. For more information, contact Julie Swain at julie@dognotgone.com or 207-479-5500.
My dog needs a new vest for hunting season.
Where is this place in Kingfield? Resident for 50+ years and never heard of it.