Dedicated to raising funds and awareness
for dogs and cats diagnosed
with heart disease.
Tiny Needs Your Help! - http://t.co/IwL0NmZJrT
http://t.co/2oCDufTPJa
We're (sort of) Back in Action!! http://t.co/to8YXcYzep
Catching Up With Duncan!! http://t.co/TPzWNUZb0e
#GivingTuesday: Helping Hearts & Saving Lives http://t.co/1zrFj5TCvE
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday? http://t.co/5zuZq049G3
A Brief Interruption in our Regularly Scheduled Programming http://t.co/xOM05rFP02
http://t.co/5VqLUhyuiW Rescued English Bulldog Vinnie needs your help! http://t.co/jG0RDSrdcV
Thanks for featuring us, @MistyWooEngle! http://t.co/8yw0vRpD6D
@brontyman Thank you for your support earlier! We are addressing the issue. Our servers are secure - the breach was not with us!
@FishingLynn we’re sending you an email about this. Our system is secure so I don’t think your credit card was compromised by us.
@AxelsonCenter Thank you! We are thrilled that Kaitlin gets to attend your excellent program ;).
@AxelsonCenter @bigheartsfund
Catching Up with Lily... http://t.co/2AlobKPbQ0
Learning from Nobi http://t.co/HgbOOSgNVH
Liz & Duncan's Unexpected Journey http://t.co/u32nAHzNEJ
Gypsy's Story http://t.co/DgHlIXdA0G
Godric's Story http://t.co/cjuuvT2l98
Catching up with Caesar! http://t.co/fJvlruClvB
Catching Up With Sadie! http://t.co/pwgrW5fnqT

Prototype #1


Last week we received the prototypes of the metal bowl stand we’ve been developing, and I’d like to share photos of our progress with you. This is one of the items we will be developing with help from our generous backers.

And here are some other views (sans bowls!) for your enjoyment:

Front View

Side/Top View

Obviously this prototype is still unfinished raw metal. Also, it is in 2 pieces which need to be welded together. The two pieces are for stability and visual interest. It also increases the weight of the product to keep it from sliding on the floor when the dog eats from it.

We are looking into painting and powder coating options for the final finish. Earlier posts show computer renderings of some colors we are considering – I’ll post my favorite color combo again so you can use your imagination with the photos of our current prototype!

http://bigheartsfund.org/assets/4cd6ff24dabe9d2b1300003b/blog/bhf01003lightblue_grey.jpg

Also, the gray wrapped around the bottom edge will likely be a waterproof treated felt material, or some kind of silicone/neoprene. This will create a soft, non-scratch barrier for contact with the floor, as well as provide visual interest with textural contrast.

Will keep you all updated as progress develops! Cheers!