Volvo, crate and safety restraints pass the crash test
By Keith Turner
April 8, 2008
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. However, as a writer I contend that just a few words can be worth a million pictures. But I digress. . .
As a DogCar reader, Ed from Philadelphia has been aware of the current push by many states to make it a law to properly secure all dogs while traveling in a moving vehicle. But it didn’t hit him how important the situation is until something hit him — or rather, hit his car.
We’ll let him tell the story:
I drop my Cairn Terrier off at a place to play during the day and transport her in a crate held in by the PetBuckle products “kennel system restraint.” These straps appear to be made of the same material as seat belts. I have no financial interest or relationship with the company besides being a satisfied customer.
I was recently in a bad accident – and, I believe, saved by my Volvo. I was unable to get the crate out of the car afterward. Luckily my dog wasn’t with me BUT if she had, she would have been okay. I’ve attached two pictures showing the crate in the car after the accident. It pains me to see people driving with their dogs on their laps or bouncing around the car. It just doesn’t make sense!
You can bet I have a new crate and PetBuckle in my new Volvo, too!
Thanks for your note and the pictures, Ed. We are very happy to hear that you and your pup are safe and sound.
I have long been saying Volvo’s are the best dog cars. My V70 wagon, safely holds at least 4 dogs, restrained by harnesses or crates and has comfortable room for 2 additional people as well as getting 29mpg on the open road. Much better than most SUV’s
If you see wgn4dgs on the open road, give a wave, the canine passengers might “wave” back.
Comment by Eliza Wingate — April 9, 2008 @ 9:38 pm
Ed, your story of your pets crate in the back seat of your Volvo is amazing. It is stories like this that made me start Bark Buckle UP pet safety program. It is extremely important for all pets to be secure during travel and the Pet Buckle Tether system is a great product. Not to mention thank goodness you were ok but you were in a Volvo —— very safe car!!!!!
Sincerely
Christina Selter
Bark Buckle Pet Safety Program
Be Smart Ride Safe
619-239-BARK
Comment by Bark Buckle UP — June 20, 2008 @ 3:47 pm