Sleepypod announced that its entire line of
pet safety restraints for cars has been crash tested at U.S., Canadian and European child safety restraint systems standards.
«Sleepypod is the first pet product manufacturer to test
its pet safety restraints for cars at U.S., Canadian, and European child restraint systems standards with successful results,» said Michael Leung, Sleepypod co-founder and lead product designer.
«The integrity of
a pet safety restraint may be compromised during an auto accident, so it is critical to inspect a pet carrier or harness for damage before being reused.»
According to a study released earlier this year, only 16 percent of pet owners have attempted to use any kind of
pet safety restraint in their vehicles.
The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Alabama - Birmingham, noted that 83 percent of participants agreed it was unsafe to have pets in cars unrestrained, but only 16 percent of pet owners attempted to use any kind of
pet safety restraint in their vehicle.
Not exact matches
But according to a recently released study from the Center for Pet
Safety, the
restraints themselves are not effective at protecting
pets from harm.
aaGD's reflective collars our intended for
safety, not
restraint, or walking your
pet on lead.
Regardless of which
pet restraint you choose, keeping a
pet safe in the car, as it is with children, is a matter of properly adjusted
safety equipment and positioning in the car.
The vehicle will feature a cushioned
pet bed with
safety restraints in the cargo area, a spill - resistant water bowl, a ventilation fan to keep canines comfortable and a folding ramp that gives animals an easy way to get in and out.
Also, keep your
pet safe and secure inside the vehicle with a soft place to sit and in a
safety -
restraint seatbelt.
The test protocol, which is a result of the 2013 Harness Crashworthiness Study conducted by Center for
Pet Safety, outlines a consistent test methodology and evaluation program to ensure pet safety harness restraints offer crash prote
Safety, outlines a consistent test methodology and evaluation program to ensure
pet safety harness restraints offer crash prote
safety harness
restraints offer crash protection.