Subaru Teams up with the Center for Pet Safety to Test Subaru Safety Restraints for Pets

Subaru is once again Dog Tested, Dog Approved by testing dog safety restraints in their vehicles

Even though some makers claim that they've tested products for pet travel and safety, there are currently no guidelines or testing standards for these products, thus making those claims unsubstantiated. Subaru, however, is looking to go above and beyond for the pets (as usual).

"The Center for Pet Safety conducted a pilot study which showed the the majority of pet safety restraints currently on the market do not provide acceptable protection in a crash situation," said Subaru Director of Corporate Communications Michael McHale. "As many of our owners have dogs, we feel it's our responsibility to help them keep their pets as safe as possible when they journey with us."

Crash-dummy dogs are used for testing, weighing in at 55-pounds - (of course) no animals are ever used for testing. The Center for Pet Safety says they are thrilled to have established this partnership because it allows them to finally conduct additional testing to develop a suitable, well-performing product.

Now is yet another time for pet lovers and owners alike to be proud of the Subaru brand. It's no wonder why so many dog owners drive Subarus, and so many Subaru drivers have dogs (chicken or the egg?). If you're not on the bandwagon and would like to jump on it, check out our new Subaru inventory or pre-owned Subaru inventory here.

 For more information, please see the full press release here.


All information via the Press Release in the Philadelphia Business Journal, image via Subaru