“Wearing your seat belt costs you nothing, but the cost for not wearing one certainly will” NHTSA

Bark Buckle UP the recognized leader and experts for pet travel safety. The Bark Buckle UP Pet Safe Awards are earned by TOP products and services each year, tested and selected by the Bark Buckle UP judges including First Responders, Pet Experts, Safety & Travel Experts.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states, “Wearing your seat belt costs you nothing, but the cost for not wearing one certainly will.” Summer 2008 Bark Buckle UP met with NHTSA Occupant Safety Division then was featured at the International Police Chiefs Association Occupant Safety Conference to discuss the necessity to secure pets during travels. Not just for our pet’s safety, but the passenger, driver and our First Responders. Bark Buckle UP travels the nation teaching pet safety, tests products and is creating the safety standard regulations. Pet and Human safety is connected.

2009 Awards will go to:
Pet Safe Vehicle of Choice
Pet Safe Hotel of Choice
Pet Safe Airline of Choice
Pet Safe Retailer of Choice

Media Advisory:
What: SAFETY AWARDS 2009
When: Feb 12th, 2009 11:30 am
Who: Bark Buckle UP with dog graduates from AKC STAR program announce “ 2009 Pet Safety Awards”
Where: Chicago Auto Show @ main stage