Christina Selter "Pet Safety Lady" films 4th PSA

Coming soon Be Smart Ride Safe PSA in English and Spanish nationwide.

Stay tuned.................

Bark Buckle UP® founded Be Smart Ride® Safe nearly a decade ago to communicate to the public the reasons for being safer with your pets while traveling. Christina Selter "Pet Safety Lady" founder of the programs is the Director and Executive Producer of four resent PSA's.

About: Bark Buckle UP® founder Christina Selter “Pet Safety Lady” works with first responders nationwide teaching pet safety and has buckled UP more then 10,000 pets. Education is the first step to show that pet safety is connected to human safety, which helps to save lives. Christina has been featured in more then 1200 TV, radio, segments including print and online takes it over tens of thousands, Bark Buckle UP received more then 100 MILLION in circulations/impressions in 2008 and she has directed, produced several pet safety PSA’s and created Be Smart Ride Safe-take the pledge Buckle Up the whole family.

Pet Emergency Preparedness and Evacuation

Have your pet pack ready!

First things first, to prepare for an emergency start with a plan... not just for how to leave, but what you will need to have with you to keep your pet safe, warm, fed, healthy and as calm as possible.

The PETS Act of 2006 (Pet Evacuation & Transportation Standards Act) requires local and state emergency preparedness authorities to include in their evacuation plans how they will accommodate household pets and service animals in the event of a major disaster of evacuation. However, it is up to YOU to be prepared, and by planning ahead you ensure your pets' safety and health.

Keep all of your emergency items in a small carrier or duffle bag near your crate or travel safety gear for easy access. In an emergency, you can then simply grab your Pet Pack and go! And always remember, if you evacuate your home, DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PETS BEHIND!

If you are at work when the evacuation occurs, have your neighbor's contact information on you (make sure they are up for the task ahead of time) so you can send them in to retrieve your pet and emergency Pet Pack. They will need to be able to access your home (maybe make a set of keys for them) or permission to remove a window. Your Pet Pack should be easily accessible and this person should know your pet, as he or she may become scared if a stranger comes into your home. Have all of this in writing for them and each of you keep a copy.

Now for the pre-planning stages, get started with getting things out that you would need to pack:

➤Extra leash and collar or harness with current ID tag

➤Bedding (this can be as simple as an old towel or sheet)

➤Food for minimum of three days in ziplock bags, snacks (if canned food keep an opener in your pack) and be sure to mark the expirations dates with permanent ink

➤Medicines if applicable (mark expirations dates with permanent ink)

➤First aid kit (or make your own)

➤Disposable waste baggies

➤Clean fresh water (keep track of expiration dates)

➤Travel bowls (2)

➤Current ID tag/Chip (must keep updated when you move or change phone numbers)

➤Copy of your pet's medical & vaccination records (keep in zip lock bag)

➤Toy or chew products to help them stay calmer and preoccupied

➤Pet Safety Kit with your pets photo from Bark Buckle UP

➤Pet's insurance policy keep policy (keep copy with your medical records)

➤Make sure to check for and replace expired products on a regular basis

➤Mark your carrier with you and your pet's information with permanent ink

➤In flood areas, have a PFD (pet flotation devise - doggie life vest)

➤In fire area, have an extra towel that you can get wet and put over your crate to help with bad air or smoke

➤Towels or paper towels for quick clean ups

➤List of family or friends where you can go to stay, including phone numbers, addresses and a list of pet friendly hotels or pet boarding facilities out of your area

➤List of friends or family who are allowed to remove your pet or pick your pet up if you are unable to and supply to the facility with phone numbers and your signature

DO NOT WAIT UNTIL DISASTER STRIKES TO BE PREPARED.


Battalion Chief of Santa Monica Carl Bjerke with Christina Selter Pet Safety Expert Bark Buckle UP, Betty & Princess

FREE Bark Buckle UP Pet Safety Kit with First Responder Decal

Sign up today get your FREE Bark Buckle UP Pet Safety Kit with First Responder Decal

Visit BarkBuckleUP.com to make your custom pet safety kit, enter pet owner info, emergency contact info, pet info and pet photo, proceed to check out pick which pet gets free kit, add more kits for additional family pets, add more decals and pick regular or faster shipping.

First Responders Nationwide support Bark Buckle UP's awareness program. You can hear and see what some of them have to say right on the Bark Buckle UP pet safety website. See the Commissioner of CHP, Superintendent NY State Troopers, Phoenix Fire, Phoenix Police, OCSD, Miami Dade Fire Chief, Police Chief Waterford CT and many many more.

As American's its out job to make First Responders jobs safer and easier so secure your pets for travel, short trips and vacation.

Protect your pets, passengers, driver and our First Responders we will all thank you.

More then 100 dogs test drive GMC Acadia Pet Safe Vehicle of Choice Winner

As most of you know Bark Buckle UP and the pet safety days tour last weekend more then 100 dogs test drive GMC Acadia Pet Safe Vehicle of Choice Winner.

Everyone loved the Acadia and Marvin K Brown, three Acadia's were none stop for more then 3 hours for all dogs and their families. Even a lottery winner came down to buy the Acadia after seeing Christina Selter the official Pet Safety Expert on KUSI.
KSON mascot was there to check it out and won a Pet Buckle Harness along with over 175 dogs and their families stopped by to check it out.
A big thank you went out for all paws up to:
Dogswell
PetBuckle tethers
SleepyPod
Wellness
Roadie Ruff Rider
Bamboo travel bowls, quick connects
Pet People retail store
K9 Canvas from Evolve Digital
Pug Rescue/Adoptions
PawYard Photo Booth
Union Tribune Mark Maynard
GM Blogger
Pet Topia TV
KUSI Dave Stall
NBC
KSON Toni
Bark Buckle UP Volunteers and the hard working Marvin K Brown team!

Bark Buckle UP Spring Pet Safety Day San Diego

Bark Buckle UP was featured at Marvin K Brown GMC for the Pet Safety Day 2009 Kick Off, over 100 dogs and their families test drove the 2009 Acadia Pet Safe Vehicle of Choice. The Acadia and Bark Buckle UP were a huge hit.

Bark Buckle UP Pet Safety Days travel the nation and Canada teaching pet safety not just for around vehicles, but home, emergencies, travel and day to day care. Visit the website for a city event near you.

Bark Buckle UP's Christina Selter Pet Expert in Fido Friendly

There you have it Christina Selter Pet Expert from Bark Buckle UP featured in Fido Friendly spread. Great Article written by the wonderful Laurie Jacobson.

Seat belts aren't just for people. In a collision at just 35 mph, physiscs is not in favor of a dog. A 60 pound dog becomes a 2700 pound projectile---What 60 pounds that the size of my Golden Retriever.

"Seat belts protect millions of americans every day, why not secure your pet, for your safety, their safety, your passengers and our first responders". First responders are at risk for injury/dog bite or worse delay in getting to you and yours. Be Smart Ride Safe.

Check out the fantastic article on online http://www.BarkBuckleUP.com click on Press
Laurie is also a Los Angeles Historian read more on her at her website http://www.lauriejacobson.com/

Bark Buckle UP's Christina Selter Pet Expert in the New York Times

Bark Buckle UP Christina Selter in the NY Times quoted as:

"At 35 miles per hour, you get hit, what happens with your airbag? That airbag will kill a small dog sitting on your lap, just like a child."

Bark Buckle UP the original and FIRST Pet Travel Safety program specializing with pet travel, pet safe awards, pet safety kit, pet travel safety standards, pet safety days, pet travel safety education and national tour.

Never travel with a pet in the front seat and if you see a product that promotes pets in the front seat do not buy any of their products or if they promote other manufacturers products that promote pets in the front seat beware as they are only after your money not the well being of your pets.

If the product has not been recognized by the Bark Buckle UP pet safety program DO NOT BUY IT, in fact avoid at all costs. Your pets safety is at risk. Different products for different breeds, sizes and pets.

Bark Buckle UP has been traveling the USA for years teaching and promoting Pet Travel Safety, Pet Safety Days and giving away tons of FREE pet products, don't fall for a fraudulent claim by others pretending to be Pet Travel Safety. Bark Buckle UP does not sell products it is an educational program and gives away Bark Buckle UP First Responder Pet Safety Kits year round. To attend the original, true, REAL pet travel safety event visit the BarkBuckleUP.com website and click on calendar. Or email bark@barkbuckelup.com for more information.

General Motors Four-Legged Friends with Bark Buckle UP

General Motors Cheryl Catton, Bark Buckle UP's Pet Safety Expert with tons of four-legged friends take over Chicago.

Check out the video here Furry Friends

2005, 2006 & 2007 Bark Buckle UP Blog Archive

for a copy of a blog posted in 2005 or 2006 please email us at bark@barkbuckleup.com

Bark Buckle UP the official pet travel safety program is here to help. Free Pet Safety Kits to the public nationwide. Email us for a location near you today.

The Bark Buckle UP Team