Seatbelts for animals!

This is a new idea. It sounds good because animals also need to have the protection in the car. However, I wonder whether the animals will like to have the seatbelts when they are in the car. They may feel being tightened in the car. They will even fight back. Perhaps a pet cage with the seatbelt is better. I love China

Wow, this is interesting, and a Great thing. Especially when you are traveling alone with the pet, or when traveling on long trips. Because in reality it is better to be safe than Sorry and teaches your animal they need to sit and be good over being able to roam everywhere. I have never heard of these, and wonder if you can get these at almost any Pet store?

Good morning celt. Personally I don't see the need for taking animals any where except the vet. It is a good idea to use seat belts when one does take them in the car with them. Personally I believe that all animals should be left a home when one goes visiting, shopping or doing errands. I like my animals but don't care for other peoples animals in my home. I often see these poor dogs left in automobiles when I go shopping. I know that I hate sitting in the car waiting for someone who is only going to be 5 minutes. That is usually the longest five minutes. O can only imagine how it is for animals.

I think it's a great idea. So great, in fact, that I started a discussion about it on here some years ago! LOL At the time I wrote it I had 2 large breed dogs. I used the Canine Auto restraint system for both of them. Years later, I still use a restraint system. However, I now have a toy breed size dog. So I use a Snoozer Lookout car seat whenever I take her anywhere. I can feel secure that she's secure. She loves it too! As soon as we get in it she lays down and goes to sleep. Happy mylotting!

From a pet shop I bought a medium sized travel harness and a small sized travel harness. They are for my dogs called Secret and Magic. I feel happy driving along knowing my dogs are safe. My dogs ride with the harnesses in the rear seat of my car. I wouldn't put either of my dogs in the front passenger seat since there is an air bag. If I stop suddenly a shopping bag goes bang onto the floor if it is on the front passenger seat. My kids go in approved car seats for their weight and age.

I think more people should buy the doggie car-seats or seat belts. They are MUCH safer than letting your little puppies (or sometimes, not-so-little puppies) run around the car, jump all over your lap, and act all crazy. Wrecks caused by animals on drivers' laps would disappear if they'd just put the dog in the backseat and restrain them.

sounds good no I didn't know that. I don't have a car, but everyone I know with a cat takes them in their cat carrier, small dogs too.

yup knew this to all 3. Tried to do all three but they would post so hope this one does

I recently heard on the news that they are making seat belts for animals. I have cats and one of the pet carriers i have is like a backpack and it has wheels and extending adjustable handle. It also has strapes that can be buckled in with a seat belt.

yes ive heard of it and even seen its a law in new jersey on my freekibble site yesterday. it would work for short distances. but coco would be fit to be tied after a couple hours. i guess i may have to buy one, but shes only in the car a few minutes now to go around the block to the vet. if i do any traveling tho, she will have to have it.

That is a great idea! One of my nephews should get two for his dogs! When he travels with them they ride in the backseat free to roam! With cats,my younger brother's wife uses cat carriers to transfer cats when they need to like to the vet.

This can be a great thing especially for pet-lovers. We must protect not only people but also animals.

I did not know about that, but I do agree that it is a great idea. I always use a pet carrier and seat belt that in the back seat when I'm taking my Bella anywhere. She's my world, and if anything ever happened to her I would be crushed. I always get so mad at people who don't take precautions for their pet's safety when they have them in a moving vehicle.

It is a good idea, I mean why not right? Most people or at least many people that have pets consider them to be a part of there family, so why not keep them as safe a possible! I have actually seen a few of these devices in the last few years at select pet stores in some larger cities. Also the idea that it keeps them from roaming around the car is also a good idea, for the pets sake and for the people in the car. I think it's a good idea.

It is now a law in New Jersey. I would like animal owners to take it upon themselves to do the right thing. Think we have enough laws telling us what we need to do and not do. I really like the harness that is available. Anyone in the car should be buckled correctly.

Hi, That is a great idea. Drivers can become distracted when their pets wander around in the car. A seatbelt will keep everyone safe.

hi celticeagle, I am not a pet owner but I did see this the other day on the news...Its a great idea for so many pet owners as I am sure they want to protect them as well as themselves....

It does sound like a great idea! But I can't say my animals that travelled with me, ever flew threw the window and were lost forever :) Mostly they just fall over on the seat in the worst braking cases. But still, a seatbelt should keep them from wanting to come sit on my lap while I'm driving :)