Neck Hug®

At Wag Tail Farms, our Mission is to provide high-quality pet products and services to our customers while promoting responsible pet ownership and animal welfare.  

The "fair standard" of creating an Original Design is our constant concern!  It is flattering that others have attempted to copy our design, (our Legal Team will be happy to address Intellectual Property rights with those individuals) but It is our hope that we inspire others to not  "copy" a well-executed product, but to bring new ideas to the table.   This includes Safety in the way our products are created and materials used.  We hope to be a Leader in the pet product industry while educating consumers on why a material or sewing notion is not advised which will help to set "standards" for humane and safe pet products being produced.  

The Neck Hug® was designed in 2009 when my dog Hunter (a male Pug/Beagle mix), was a little over a year old when I noticed that he was limping with his right hind leg. His doctor found that he had a congenital hip disorder and recommended a Femoral Head Ostectomy "FHO" Procedure which removes a portion of the Femoral Head and reshapes the hip socket area. Hunter was ideal for this procedure due to his age, size and weight and the doctor knew he would recover nicely to live a full and happy life.
 

Hunter went in for surgery and when he was ready to come home, the hospital had placed a very large cone over his head to protect the surgical site.  I felt so sad for poor Hunter that he not only had discomfort from surgery but that he had to endure this protective cone on his head. He wouldn't lie down and rest and he looked absolutely miserable!
 

When we got home, I immediately got out my sewing machine and made a round donut shaped pillow, which I stuffed with leftover fiberfill I found in my sewing closet.  When I gently slipped it over Hunter's head, he immediately laid down on his bed and snuggled his head into the pillow and rested well throughout the night.  I couldn't believe his immediate response to my new protective pillow.
 

The next day, I took Hunter to his doctor for a follow up visit.  As I carried him in my arms into the office, Hunter proudly wore his protective pillow and everyone at the office were so happy to see how comfortable he was and how great the pillow served him. Everyone came out to take a look and wanted to know where I had gotten it!  At that moment, the Neck Hug® was born! I just knew that other pets might be able to use this simple solution.
 

By the way, Hunter can run like the wind now, loves to play and jumps for joy when we go out for long walks. Thanks to his doctors and his first Neck Hug®

Today, Hunter still tries on every prototype Neck Hug®. He is so happy to help, his tail is very busy wagging for joy. He remembers how happy he was to find his own Neck Hug® so long ago.
 

Hunter's Story Continues... 

It's been extremely hard to share news of my precious Hunter's passing on February 15, 2021. He developed renal failure and cancer in his facial sinus area. Hunter's Vet was wonderful with his end of life care and Hunter knew above all throughout his life with me, I would tell him that I was there every step of the way, he was not alone and that he would always know "what it is to be Loved"!

The day after Hunter's passing, as I walked into the kitchen, for a brief moment, I had a overwhelming feeling of complete and utter happiness, like a quick sparkle, and then it was gone. It was so unexpected that I stood there for a minute expecting more but it was gone. I need to believe that it was Hunter stopping by to tell me that, he was here every step of the way, I was not alone and he was my little love forever!
 

Hunter changed my life in so many ways and gave me so much inspiration. He made it possible for there to be something called a Neck Hug, that has endlessly comforted so many pups all over the world!  All of Hunter's work has meant so much for so many families that I vow to continue his legacy with new products as my little business grows.
 

I like to think that Hunter is on the other side with a wagging tail and joyous barks to Welcome all the fur-friends out there on Life's Journey...

Big Barks & Hugs,

Jamie