Customers Say Copper Collar "Simply the Best"

Almost 1,500 arthritic pets, and some unusual cousins, have regained mobility and well being after wearing an innovative copper-based collar which works in the same way as copper bracelets used to relieve human symptoms over the centuries.

They include Holly - a retriever collie from Lowestoft, Madari - a thoroughbred English Arab horse from Cumbria, Lady - a Jack Russell from Bolton, Judy - a cross border collie from Dunfermline, and cats like Sam from Cruden Bay near Peterhead, and Cookie who resides in sunnier climes in Larnaca in Cyprus. Their improved mobility and general wellbeing which has delighted their owners - is due to the Freedom Collar developed by British businessman Colin Currah.

Mr Currah, now Managing Director of Perth-based Freedom Collars Ltd, developed the idea six months ago after observing that copper wire fixed into a collar-like band seemed to help a family pet suffering from the pain and discomfort of arthritis. Today, his company is translating the company brochure into four different languages and has had 2000 customer enquiries, and 3,000 hits on the company's website located at www.freedomcollars.co.uk.

Mr Currah explained, "The Freedom Collar consists of 99.9% pure fine copper thread woven into a soft band and fastens with a buckle around the pet's neck in the same way as a normal collar. Delighted customers have reported improvements in their pet's wellbeing and mobility in 90% of cases, sometimes in as little as two to three days, and customer feedback has helped to create a new design with improved fit and wearability.

"Everyday we have people ringing up to tell us how pets like dogs, cats, and horses have improved after wearing the Freedom Collar and we are confirming that having short fur does help the copper work much more quickly. We are also looking forward to the first independent trial with a veterinary practice in the next few months. The collar is also attracting interest from pet owners who have asked for custom made copper bands for wrists and ankles to ease their own arthritic symptoms. " he added.

In the next few months, the company will be targeting pet owners throughout the UK and Europe and following up business interest in Hong Kong, New Zealand and Spain. The company has had a busy six months with 100 volunteer trials with cats, dogs, horses, pigs, goats, sheep and even an iguana, and international press and television coverage from promotional visits to Cyprus and Italy. Their dedicated UK website is also leading a global web-based marketing strategy. An estimated one in five adult dogs suffer from arthritis. Signs that the family pet may be experiencing painful arthritis include some sort of lameness or reluctance to get up and move around; their tail may be down and their eyes filled with tears from pain and discomfort.