Pet Auto Safety

Pet Auto Safety.com is joining U-Wash Puppy for the annual Suds of Fun event to benefit the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City. This is our third year at the event and we love it. For just $5, you can utilize the facility of the self-service dog wash at U-Wash Puppy. 100% of your money goes towards the animals at the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City. You can also check out great dogs for adoption and the products of some local pet vendors, including dog car seat belts from Pet Auto Safety.com. Check out the Suds of Fun event at 4pm - 7pm on July 7, 2010 at U-Wash Puppy located at 75^th and Nieman in Shawnee, Kansas. For more information on this event, visit the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City.

Pet Auto Safety.com has been invited to the Doggy-Pa-Looza Celebration for the second year in a row.  Come visit Camp Bow Wow in Olathe, Kansas on Saturday, May 1^st, 10:00am - 1:00pm.

There will be $10.00 vaccinations per shot of rabies, distemper, and bordetella; $25 micro-chipping; dogs for adoption; a free bath for your dog with a donation to Animal Haven or No More Homeless Pets KC; food; fun; and games!

Pet Auto Safety.com is endorsing Camp Bow Wow and supporting Animal Haven and No More Homeless Pets KC.  We will also have pet auto safety supplies at 10% off.

Thank you Camp Bow Wow for inviting us!

Pet Auto Safety.com participated in the Kansas City Pet Expo for the second year in a row.  Although there weren’t as many attendees this year, we still had a lot of fun.  We here at Pet Auto Safety.com would like to thank everyone who visited our booth and inquired about keeping your pets safe in the car.

We learned that while some people still resist the idea of dogs wearing seat belts, the number of people who do keep their dogs safe in the car are growing.  Most of the people we spoke to already have pet car safety devices.  And we are glad!

Thank you for visiting Pet Auto Safety.com and thank you for keeping your pets safe.  And spread the word about the importance of pet auto safety.

KSDS is sponsoring the Amanda’s Dog Festival at Porter Park in Prairie Village, Kansas at 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 13th. Pet Auto Safety.com and other pet vendors will be there as well. KSDS, Inc. is a non-profit organization who helps disabled people by providing trained canine assistance. The festival was started by Amanda and her friends. Amanda has cerebral palsy and has a dog who helps her do many things. Read more about Amanda and how the festival was started by clicking here.

Animal Haven is the largest no-kill animal shelter in the greater Kansas City area. Their euthenasia rate was only 8% in 2008 because this shelter does everything they can to reunite lost pets with their owners and to find a happy home for homeless pets - even for homeless pets with health or temperament issues.

I recently made my first visit to the shelter and really liked what I saw. The entire facility was clean. There are volunteers everywhere taking shelter dogs for a walk or socializing with the cats. Animal Haven has large outdoor pens for the dogs to get more play room during the day. (The outdoor pens are only used during the day and during fair weather conditions. The dogs are housed in comfortable indoor pens at all other times.) The area for the cats was also clean and comfortable. During the day, some were let out to wander and play in the cat play area.

Animal Haven has a wonderful veterinary team. They will treat most sick and injured animals rather than euthenize them. Animal Haven has professional dog trainers train the dogs in order to help curb some bad habits or to do basic training. The dog training really makes the dogs more adoptable.

Animal Haven has many volunteer opportunities and has lots of other pet-related services to offer. Check out their website at http://www.animalhavenkc.org.

Come visit Camp Bow Wow on Saturday, May 16, 10-2 for the Doggie-Palooza event.  Pet Auto Safety.com will be there along with Animal Haven, tinkies, Second Chance Pet Adoptions, Spay and Neuter Kansas City, and The Pet Connection.  There will be a Dog Kissing Booth where Suezanne Law with Sympawtico Dog Training, LLC will be on hand to show you how to teach your furry friend to Kiss on cue.  There will also b food, fun, and more for you and your best friend!

Camp Bow Wow is located at 1150 W. 151st, Ste D, Olathe, KS  66061.  Call 913-322-2267 for more information.

The Easter Egg-Stravaganza at Woof’s Play and Stay Pet Hotel and Groomer was a lot of fun and a great success despite the weather. Because it was raining and sleeting, the event was held indoors. But lots of dog lovers and dogs came anyway. Pet Auto Safety.com was there and so was N2Paws, Precious Pets Memorial Center, Mariposa Veterinary, and Animal Haven.

Woof’s Play and Stay Pet Hotel and Groomer will be posting photos of the event soon at http://www.woofsplaystay.com/woofs-news-events.asp. Check out their site and visit their facility. Our dog, Maya, goes there for the Pet Hotel Day Play and she absolutely loves it!

Come to the Easter Egg Event for Dogs at Woof’s Play and Stay on Sunday, April 5th from 1:30 to 4:00.  Woof’s Play and Stay is located at 1-35 and 67th St. in Merriam, Kansas.  The exact street address is 6465 E. Frontage Rd.

Bring your dog for an afternoon of fun to benefit Animal Haven.  They will have eggs with treats, gift cards, free treats and drinks for pets and pet owners, free professional pet photos, discount vaccines, pet adoptions, pet vendors (including Pet Auto Safety.com), and door prizes and givaways.

Join us for lots of doggy fun at Woof’s Play and Stay!

2009 Pet Safe Vehicle of Choice 

Who Let The Dogs Out! Chicago Auto Show Goes to the Dogs 

So you’re saying Who Let the Dogs Out?  The Chicago Auto Show has truly gone to the dogs with Bark Buckle UP being featured for the second year, today announced the Pet Safe Choice Award Winners. With more then a dozen graduate dogs from the American Kennel Club S.T.A.R. puppies hopping in and out of cars, stealing the show, special first responder guests Kane County Sheriff Patrick Perez and Fire Chief John Schuldt, distinctive executives Christina Selter Pet Safety Expert-Bark Buckle UP, Cheryl Catton Executive Director of Advertising & Promotion, Buick, Pontiac & GMC, Robert Allegrini Vice President Communications, The Americas Hilton Hotels Corporation and Judi Gorman Manager Sales Promotions & Community Relations, American Airlines. The competition was colossal this year, nearing two-dozen auto manufactures registered and only ONE to take TOP DOG.“The GMC Acadia has earned the Pet Safety Award for 2009 and we’re thrilled to honor them with this distinction,” says Christina Selter, pet safety expert and founder of Bark Buckle UP.  “With so many pet owners traveling with their pets today, safety is key – not just for pets, but for humans who travel with them — to making a conscientious purchase. We believe the GMC Acadia has earned high marks in this area for their outstanding leadership in car design in function with this model.”Motorists often are simply unaware of the types of safe precautions they should take until it is too late.  An unrestrained pet can not only be injured, but can injure human passengers or first responders such as firemen.  An injured pet that is unrestrained can escape from a wrecked car, causing another collision, it can bite the first responder or be killed trying to run away.  

Consumers should know that·        in a 30 MPH accident a 60-pound pet can cause an impact of 2,700 pound·        50% of dog owners consider pet travel needs when selecting a vehicle. (APPMA)·        pet travel has increased 300% since 2005, 82% of dogs travel in the car and on vacation·        98% of dogs travel unrestrained in a moving vehicle. (Traffic Safety Evaluation Guide)·        63% of US households – 71.1 million homes - have a pet. (APPMA) 

Hilton Hotels & Resorts and Pet Safety, according to Bark Buckle UP officials awarded Hilton Hotels the Pet Safe Hotel of Choice for their recently launched PET FRIENDLY program designed to make traveling with pets easier and safer.  Pets are welcome at most Hilton Hotels & Resorts throughout the United States and Canada and in late 2008 internationally.  Each pet at check in receives special attention including food and water bowls with placemat, and an exclusive pet amenity kit complete with dog waste clean-up bags, treats, local dog runs, veterinarian and pet boutiques.  Hilton Hotels & Resorts earned Pet Safe Hotel of Choice.

American Airlines and Pet Safety, according to Bark Buckle UP officials the airline guidelines and regulations keep our pets safe.  Named Best North American Airline for 16 consecutive years, Business Traveler Readers gave American Airlines Top Honors, Global Traveler Named American Best In Domestic First Class and among some of the regulations enforced for pet safety is heat and cold if the temperature is not at regulation status pets are not aloud to fly.   America Airlines received the Pet Safe Airline of Choice.  

PetSmart and Pet Safety, according to Bark Buckle UP officials PetSmart carries the largest selection of pet travel and safety gear available and easily accessible to the public. PetSmart Inc., is the largest specialty pet retailer of services and solutions for the lifetime needs of pets.  They operate more than 1,075 stores in the United States and Canada, providing a broad range of competitively priced pet food and pet products; services including pet training, pet grooming, pet boarding and pet adoption services.  PetSmart take home the Pet Safe Retailer of Choice 2009. 

Bark@BarkBuckleUP.com for more info