Dogs Get In On RWC Fashion
Photo: Berty Boo. by Phillipa Karn. > > > > *
A 100% New Zealand > designed and made doggy rugby jersey is now available to keep your best > friend warm during
the AB's route to victory and beyond.
> > The Marincas family, owners of a vet practice on Waiheke Island, are behind > the doggy jerseys. 'We
thought it was a great way to show support for our > team and keep our own dog, Berty Boo, warm at the same time'
says Linda.
> > The Marincas are planning to use any profits from the sales of Doggy Rugby > Jerseys to support their
wildlife care on Waiheke Island. They take in any > animals and birds in need of medical attention and regularly find
themselves > with a menagerie of Waiheke furry and feathered friends in their surgery.
> 'The cost of care for these animals is high, but we will not let an animal > suffer, or put them down
unnecessarily. Selling a few jerseys will help pay > for their care' explains Linda.
> > And if the mighty All Blacks are not your team of choice, Doggy Rugby > Jerseys are available for
supporters of England, Scotland, South Africa, > Australia, Ireland and France. But let's face it, we all look better
in > black!
> > Requests for the jerseys have come in from as far afield as
Ireland and > Hong Kong and the Marincas's daughter, Andrada, has even sent one to her > favourite American dog,
President Obama’s dog Bo at the White House.
> > Made of 100% jersey knit cotton, the rugby jerseys come in eight sizes to > accommodate every doggy from
Yorkshire Terrier to Giant Schnauzer. So > whether you’re dressing the canine equivalent of Ali Williams or Jimmy
> Cowan, there’s a size to fit.
> > The jerseys are available at www.doggyrugbyjersey.co.nz > > > ENDS >