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SladesMommy · 03-22-2008, 07:17 PM

Thats not bad. I'll have to figure that plus gas vs PE price + shipping to see which one to get. DEFINITELY need to get one though!

deb22 · 03-22-2008, 07:32 PM

They are $60.00 at our Petsmart. I've been waiting for a sale!

melanie daley · 03-22-2008, 07:33 PM

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They are $60.00 at our Petsmart. I've been waiting for a sale!

they are $39.99 at PetSmart in LA.. I just got it 3 hours ago

SladesMommy · 03-22-2008, 07:34 PM

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They are $60.00 at our Petsmart. I've been waiting for a sale!

wow, in that case Petedge might be cheaper! I'll have to call PS before I go!

melanie daley · 03-22-2008, 07:52 PM

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wow, in that case Petedge might be cheaper! I'll have to call PS before I go!

since PetSmart is a chain, I would imagine they would be the same retail price nationwide... Mine wasn't on sale and it was $39.99 retail price... (if we are all referring to the same item)

melanie daley · 03-22-2008, 07:54 PM

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wow, in that case Petedge might be cheaper! I'll have to call PS before I go!

I got the one dagibbie is referring to in the original thread....

melanie daley · 03-22-2008, 08:08 PM

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I got the seat I am using at PetSmart. They have a variety of different kinds. The one we got uses an air bag under the place for the dog to keep him up. There is also a netting around like a basket. Our dog will lay his head on the ridge of the basket and go to sleep. There are also ones that can be in the front seat, however, if you do that, make sure you turn off the airbag. If your car does not have that option, keep them in the back seat.

No one is laughing at the construction site now expecially those who drove by after work and saw us!

Roxi in her new car seat thanks to you!!! Thanks again Dagibbie!!
XX

SladesMommy · 03-22-2008, 08:26 PM

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Roxi in her new car seat thanks to you!!! Thanks again Dagibbie!!
XX

rox is soo cute in her carseat!

deb22 · 03-22-2008, 08:37 PM

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I got the one dagibbie is referring to in the original thread....

Ooops. My bad!! I thought it was the Travelin Dog Pet Car Seat. I am so sorry.

melanie daley · 03-22-2008, 08:53 PM

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Ooops. My bad!! I thought it was the Travelin Dog Pet Car Seat. I am so sorry.

it is!!

melanie daley · 03-22-2008, 08:53 PM

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it is!!

or do you mean plane travel??

ladyj · 03-23-2008, 03:57 AM

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This is for all who love to have their babies with them in the car. Just like human babies these little guys and gals can be seriously hurt and or killed in a car. Even with out an accident, stopping suddenly or swerving to avoid one can hurdle the dog in the car and can not only hurt them but passengers also. At the beginning of February of this year we bought a car seat for Generally, our 5 month old. It attaches to the back of the seat and has an air cushion that can be adjusted for the size of the dog. The dog is attached to the seat via the harness and a clip on the car seat. He/she can sit up and look out the window, or can lay down and sleep.

We got a lot of ribbing from the construction guys about having a car seat for the dog until later that month when we lost control of our pick up truck on icy/snowing roads. We were sideways on the freeway and got hit on the side that the dog was and ended up in the meridian of the freeway. We got shook up even in our belts and banged our heads on the sides of the truck. The puppy, however, was not even bothered as he was so secure. If he had not been in the seat he would have been thrown around. We had used a carrier/crate, but he was getting car sick in it. He can now travel with out getting sick and can see all that is going on.

I have two Lookout Car Seats in the back seat of my car for my Bichons and I never move the car until they are securely attached to their harnesses in them. They are worth every penny I paid for them and I know the dogs would stay put in an accident situation. They are high enough that the dogs can see out the windows and Lacy and Cosmo love their car seats.

dagibbie · 03-23-2008, 05:25 AM

You are so welcome. I am glad that you have piece of mind. I just moved from LA after 17 years there and saw so many dogs loose in the cars. I saw the aftermath of a little old lady who was involved in a crash by my place. Here dog was not in a seat and ended up in the passagenger floor board knocked out. In the end they both survived and are doing ok, but it could have been a lot worse. I will be sending a gift card to my daughter for her chiuhuahua who lies in the back window or behind your neck when you are driving.

Sherryabear · 03-23-2008, 05:54 AM

I have a carseat in my suv for Parker. The bottom of it is a suitcase. He can sit up and look out the window.
Just yesterday taking him to his puppy classses, and I was stopped at a red light. There was a lady next to me and she was waving and laughing at him.
The only problem I have , if I put his seat in the back seat, he gets car sickness. My vet suggested, putting his seat in the front and talking to him. I tried it Friday, and turned off the passenger seat air bags. He rode for over a hour, and never got sick.
I am having second thoughts on rather I should turn off the air bag or not. What do y'all think? The seat is strapped in with the car seat, and he is fasten in with the little strap to his harness.
I'm not crazy about having in the front passenger seat, but before , we wouldn't go two miles and he would have car sickness, even on a empty stomach.

tnpowell · 03-23-2008, 05:54 AM

Welcome, I am so glad you got one. I know how you feel it is the best thing I purchased for my babies to.

03-22-2008, 07:17 PM	#16
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Sherryabear Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 302	I have a carseat in my suv for Parker. The bottom of it is a suitcase. He can sit up and look out the window. Just yesterday taking him to his puppy classses, and I was stopped at a red light. There was a lady next to me and she was waving and laughing at him. The only problem I have , if I put his seat in the back seat, he gets car sickness. My vet suggested, putting his seat in the front and talking to him. I tried it Friday, and turned off the passenger seat air bags. He rode for over a hour, and never got sick. I am having second thoughts on rather I should turn off the air bag or not. What do y'all think? The seat is strapped in with the car seat, and he is fasten in with the little strap to his harness. I'm not crazy about having in the front passenger seat, but before , we wouldn't go two miles and he would have car sickness, even on a empty stomach. __________________ Sherry Mommy to Oliver Dupree

03-23-2008, 05:25 AM	#28
dagibbie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 170	You are so welcome. I am glad that you have piece of mind. I just moved from LA after 17 years there and saw so many dogs loose in the cars. I saw the aftermath of a little old lady who was involved in a crash by my place. Here dog was not in a seat and ended up in the passagenger floor board knocked out. In the end they both survived and are doing ok, but it could have been a lot worse. I will be sending a gift card to my daughter for her chiuhuahua who lies in the back window or behind your neck when you are driving.

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