In June, 2008 we exhibited at the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA formerly SHHH) annual convention in Reno, Nevada.  It was a very exciting time with people from all over the country participating.  We caught up with old friends and made many new friends.  It is truly an event we look forward to every year.  Next year this event will be held in Nashville, Tennessee.  For more info:  www.hearingloss.org

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In July 2008 we exhibited at the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) and International Federation for Hard of Hearing (IFHOH) Congress held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  This was our first time showing our products to this group and we were very warmly welcomed by delegates representing 25 countries.  See our photo gallery for some precious moments. 

The Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA) will convene next May 21, 2009 in Newfoundland.  For more info:  www.chha.ca

The International Federation for Hard of Hearing (IFHOH) is held every four years and 2012 will see them in Norway.  For more info:  www.ifhoh.org

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This past year we have grown again by leaps and bounds.  We are shipping to Australia, Britain and the Indian Ocean. 

We announced a new “Service Dog Inside” sign made of bright yellow aluminum to let emergency personnel know there is a service dog inside your home.

Many of you have been anxiously awaiting the news that we are ready to manufacture shoes for medium and large dogs.  That day has finally arrived.  We are pleased to announce that after 4 years we have filed our patent and samples are being made at this time.  We have several options in mind to begin the manufacturing and distribution process.

We have worked very hard to get it right the first time.  Our shoes will be more comfortable for your dog, and easier to put on for you.  Dogs pads need to be protected – they were not meant to walk on cement, concrete and asphalt.  In the western states, your dog’s pads need to be protected from the blistering heat;  in the northern/eastern states they need to be protected from ice, salt on the roads.  And everywhere, they need to be protected from glass, nails, etc.