Top 10 Pet Safe Vehicles
September 27, 2009 by Tom James · 4 Comments
Pet Safety Advocate Bark Buckle UP and Online Automotive Consumer Advocate Edmunds.com Announce the Top 10 Pet Safe Vehicles Traveling in the car with the family pet is a common necessity for many of America’s 71 million pet owners – 82 percent of dogs travel in cars during their lifetime. However, 98 percent of dogs travel unrestrained in moving vehicles, leaving both pets and the passengers vulnerable to injury in the event of a traffic accident. In a 35 mile per hour collision, an unrestrained 60-pound pet becomes a 2,700 pound projectile and can do much harm to other passengers. In collaboration with the pet-safety experts from Bark Buckle UP, Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, has published a list of the Top 10 Pet Safe Vehicles that make driving with pets safer and more convenient. “It’s in everyone’s best interest for drivers to ensure that pets and their gear are safe and secure while on the road,” said Kevin Smith, Edmunds.com’s Editorial Director. “The best vehicles for pet owners are the ones with plenty of room and pet safety features such as tri-climate control, fold-flat rear seats, rear back-up cameras, sliding rear doors, and side airbags.” The top 10 2009 cars and trucks most highly recommended for safe pet travel, in alphabetical order, are: 1. Dodge Journey 2. Ford Flex 3. GMC Acadia 4. Hyundai Tucson 5. Jeep Liberty 6. Kia Borrego 7. Mazda 5 8. Mitsubishi Outlander 9. Subaru Tribeca 10. Volvo XC70 “Regardless... Read more
PetTravelCenter.com Update
We wanted to let everyone know that you can now follow PetTravelCenter.com on Twitter. Also, during the past few months, we have partnered with some key organizations that have our pets’ welfare as their utmost concern, including safe pet travel advocate Bark Buckle UP, pet relocation experts PetRelocation.com, and pet airlines Pet Airways and DogTravel Company. If you haven’t already, be sure to join the FREE PTC Club. Keep up with the latest information about traveling with your pets, and get special product discounts. Thanks to everyone who has helped to keep us growing so we can offer the best worldwide pet travel resources. Happy Pet Travels! Tom James PetTravelCenter.com Read More →
Unavoidable Accidents: Would Your Pet Survive?
One of our partners, Christina Selter, founder of Bark Buckle UP, reported the following information that tells some real life stories of pet travelers. Bark Buckle UP is a pet travel safety advocacy organization and Selter works with police, fire and hospital first responders to advise them on rescue techniques for pets. She also travels the around country to speak to pet owners about the dangers of traveling with unsecured pets. Read more Read More →
Are You and Your Pet Prepared for a Disaster?
June 8, 2009 by Tom James · 3 Comments
June is National Preparedness Month for Pets and a great time to make sure proper plans are in place to assure the safety of our special family members. One of the lessons that rescuers learned with the tragedy of hurricane Katrina was that many people would rather take their chances facing a disaster than leave their pets. Unfortunately, this decision cost many lives. Because of various laws, Red Cross shelters are not allowed to take in animals during an evacuation, so advanced planning is a must. Read more Read More →
Safe Pet Travel
Solvit Pet Vehicle Safety Harness PetTravelCenter.com participated in an event over the weekend in Winston-Salem, NC called “Art Unleashed,” which was sponsored by the Forsyth County Humane Society. Musical entertainment, dog contests, delicious refreshments, business and art vendors, and a dog walk around Hanes Park were all part of the festivities. Read more Read More →
Traveling With Your Pets This Spring?
As you venture out with your pets this spring, remember to never leave your pet alone in a vehicle. Even with the windows open, a parked car, truck or van can quickly become a furnace on a hot day — and overheating (heat prostration) can kill an animal. Parking in the shade offers little protection, as the sun shifts during the day. Always carry a gallon of cold water for your pet. Source: ASPCA Here are some additional pet travel tips to consider before venturing out on the road, in the air, camping, and other useful information. Happy Pet Travels! Tom James PetTravelCenter.com Read More →
Safe Pet Travel Products
March 22, 2009 by Tom James · 7 Comments
Many of you saw where PetTravelCenter.com recently partnered with Bark Buckle UP to promote safe pet travel. We are very excited about this new alliance to help people realize just how important it is to keep your pets, passengers and others on the road safe. Read more Read More →
PetTravelCenter.com and Bark Buckle UP Partner to Promote Safe Pet Travel
March 1, 2009 by Tom James · 2 Comments
WINSTON-SALEM, NC, March 1, 2009 – PetTravelCenter.com announced today that it has teamed with San Diego, CA-based Bark Buckle UP, a pet travel safety advocacy organization, to provide education and information to pet owners about safe pet travel. Bark Buckle UP will also contribute a pet travel safety column in PetTravelCenter.com’s monthly e-newsletter for its PTC Club members. The column will contain real life stories from first responders, pet owners, auto manufacturers and pet safety experts. PTC Club membership is free by signing up on the company’s website. Read more Read More →
Top 15 RV Parks and Campgrounds to Take Your Pet (Part 2)
February 22, 2009 by Tom James · 5 Comments
Do you agree with this Top 15 list of the best RV parks and campgrounds to visit with pets? If not, be sure to reply with your suggestions to add to our list. Perhaps we can compile at Top 100 list! Please include where the property is, a few of its features and a link to its website (if applicable) or a phone number. Read more Read More →
Top 15 RV Parks and Campgrounds to Take Your Pet
February 15, 2009 by Tom James · 10 Comments
Our blog readers have offered their top choices of RV parks and campgrounds to visit with their pets. As with any “top whatever” list, all readers may not agree. If you have other favorite pet-friendly places you like to visit or would recommend, I encourage you to do so. Share what you know with other pet parents who may be looking for that special place to go with their furry friends! Read more Read More →
