From Loss Comes Legacy: How a One-Eyed Retriever Inspired the Launch of Winged Retriever – A Tribute to Grit, Loyalty, and the Unbreakable Bond Between Hunter and Dog

From Loss Comes Legacy: How a One-Eyed Retriever Inspired the Launch of Winged Retriever

HAMILTON, Ohio, Oct. 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For outdoorsman Bret Abner, the story that became Winged Retriever began with his Labrador, Ivy – a dog whose courage outpaced every setback, even after losing an eye to a life-threatening infection. Her determination and instinct inspired Winged Retriever, a new American brand of premium, hand-built collars for retrieving and hunting dogs launched October 5, 2025.