greyhndz Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 A size XL Storm Defender coat (and also a size M greyhound coat) is being donated by a former Greyhound owner here in NH. The coat sounds like it's in near-new condition. Unless you're local and can pick it up, please help the donor out by paying the postage. If there is a greyhound in need (perhaps a hound awaiting placement, or still in a kennel, or other special circumstances) please PM me. It'll go to the first thunderphobic dog who comes out of the closet long enough to raise his paw. I don't mean to be a smart-*ss, I only wish the SD had been available in the 1990's, when my Kody was jumping over fences and trying to break through windows.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walliered Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I have one I will donate. It did not work at all on my hound. It has his name on it, but if it works for you the stitching could be removed. My e-mail is: Walliered@aol.com Thanks, Nan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sheila Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 and for the rest of you who may have wanted this coat and missed out. You can make a similar coat for under $10 if you have any basic sewing skills. Buy some lightweight outer fabric and the same amount of some metallic lined fabric (such as lame`) and in about 15 minutes you could whip one up. Much better than paying $75+ . The Storm Defender capes are a good idea, but company is totally ripping ppl off. Even if they sold them for 1/2 the price they do they would be making money hand over fist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystella Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I cannot sew (seriously I duct taped Faith's hems ) but maybe I can get my MIL to whip one up for me, will any metallic looking fabric do or does it have to have some 'special ingredient' to work. Jeffy is thunderphobic big time, but he doesn't react to fireworks or storms on television so I don't think it is the noise that bothers him, I was thinking of giving one of these coats a try. Quote Take the time to stop and smell the flowers - appreciate your everyday ordinary miracles Carolyn, Faith, Jeff Gordon (aka Jeffy) and Oscar the chilla. Desperately missing our Stella, we'll see you later sweet girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sheila Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I cannot sew (seriously I duct taped Faith's hems ) but maybe I can get my MIL to whip one up for me, will any metallic looking fabric do or does it have to have some 'special ingredient' to work. Jeffy is thunderphobic big time, but he doesn't react to fireworks or storms on television so I don't think it is the noise that bothers him, I was thinking of giving one of these coats a try. the main idea (as I understand it) behind the storm coats is that when there is static electricity in the air during storms the dogs feel it on their fur and that causes anxiety. Supposedly the metallic laced fabric will deflect this. I have made a cpl of these things and folks have reported mixed results. As far as the 'special ingredient' all I know is that it needs some kind of metallic element. I guess you could make a coat out of tin foil that might work just as well. I would suggest that your MIL use the lightest weight fabric she can find for the outside of the coat since a stressed dog runs hot anyway and they won't be wearing the coat outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystella Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Thanks Sheila, I cant use the tinfoil, I ran out after lining my windows and making my hat. Quote Take the time to stop and smell the flowers - appreciate your everyday ordinary miracles Carolyn, Faith, Jeff Gordon (aka Jeffy) and Oscar the chilla. Desperately missing our Stella, we'll see you later sweet girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walliered Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I also tried wiping him down with a dryer sheet, putting a X-large t-shirt on him and the Foster and Smith calming pills..nothing works so my vet said she will try him on drugs. Like I said, the storm defender coat was a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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