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.
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