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Sky Fox · 08-03-2008, 04:28 PM

SOLD! I too have the Solvit Deluxe Pet Booster Seat and think its lovely!

However! It only comes in two sizes:

Which is the ONLY thing I dont like about it. They dont make one small enough for our babies. The smallest I was able to find was 'up to 30 pds' and 'up to 40 pds'.

So my babies car seat is far bigger than it needs to be - thereby taking up more room than needed. But then again - it leaves room for her toys and babies by being the size it is - kind of like a mobile playpen.

But she is safe! The size doesnt compromise safety like with an infants car seat. Hey! I have an idea! I need another baby to fill up the extra room! hehe (joking)

I Miss Shelby · 08-03-2008, 04:30 PM

Click on my profile http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/mem...%2Bshelby.html to see Scooter in his Solvit. Both he and Kay T love it. I just snap their harness to it and they can't get out. I put a Pooch-pad and towel in the bottom, just in case of accidents. I also strap it in with the seatbelt for extra security. It also very easy to move from front to back seat when needed but I usually keep it up front.

Gabbys Mom · 08-03-2008, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobbyYorkie

I just bought Bobby the solvit pet booster seat. Here is a link to it at petco. I bought it at BB&B for $30 much cheaper than petco. but i couldnt find it on their website. It works pretty good, Bobby can still stick his head out the window but I can feel confident that he wont jump out because he is strapped in. The strap hooks to his harness. I put it in the backseat so when I have guests in the car I dont have to move it.
Solvit Deluxe Pet Booster Seat at PETCO

I have this one too. I got it from Petsmart, around the same price I belive. I got the middle size, just a tad bigger, but makes it so Gabby (7lbs) can lay down in it comfortably. I use it in the front seat with the passenger air bag turned off. When my husband is in the car I move it to the back. It is pretty easy to use and she loves it because it puts her high enough to see out the window!

bessoRN · 08-03-2008, 05:21 PM

Wow! thanks so much for all of the wonderful replies. Looks like I'm sold on the Solvit pet booster! One less thing I'll have to worry about when we finally get our baby. If anyone has any other tips or suggestion for when we get our puppy please feel free to pm me or leave them here. Thanks again, I don't know what I would have done if I didn't find YT.

LaPeque · 08-03-2008, 05:57 PM

I normally use a carrier that I can thread the seatbelt through, but lately he's been so whiney and it's been so hot that I let him lay down on the center console. (Where the AC hits him directly.

) I know it's not safe, and once the temperature drops a bit I'm going to insist on the carrier.

kiwimom · 08-04-2008, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobbyYorkie

I just bought Bobby the solvit pet booster seat. Here is a link to it at petco. I bought it at BB&B for $30 much cheaper than petco. but i couldnt find it on their website. It works pretty good, Bobby can still stick his head out the window but I can feel confident that he wont jump out because he is strapped in. The strap hooks to his harness. I put it in the backseat so when I have guests in the car I dont have to move it.
Solvit Deluxe Pet Booster Seat at PETCO

Hi, this carseat looks great. What is BB&B and would you mind sharing their website? Thanks.

JJSMOM · 08-04-2008, 04:57 AM

When We First Got Jj We Had A Carrier But He Never Liked Riding In That. I Found A Great Pattern In Simplicity With A Car Seat For Him And Made It And Now He Can Ride In This And See Out The Window. He Likes The Front Seat Best But When My Hubby And I Go Out Together With Him He Has To Ride In The Back. My Hubby Sometimes Takes Him Out Without The Seat But I Don't Think That Is Safe So He Always Is In The Seat When I Have Him. It Looks A Lot Like The Solvit Seat. Sorry I Haven't Got A Picture Of Him In It Yet To Show.

us6inks · 08-04-2008, 05:32 AM

This is great information. We just moved from Missouri to Florida and we let her roam free the 22 hours in the car, which she was great, but I did wonder how we should have done it safe. Thank the Lord that nothing happened, but now that I went on google and looked up the Snoozer, that's wonderful. I will be ordering one today!! Thanks everyone.

omega · 08-04-2008, 05:34 AM

I have two of the Lookout Snoozer car seats, too. I really like them and so do the girls.

JPop & Taz 2 · 08-04-2008, 06:36 AM

I have carseats for mine, but I also have the seatbelt harnesses. I use these for short trips. It hooks into the seatbelt and onto their harnesses. I think I got them from ebay. Either way, keep those babies safe!

tobysmom328 · 08-04-2008, 06:39 AM

I have a consol snoozer seat for izzy. she loves it. rides in it well. it straps onto the consol lid and can connect under the front seats. There's a harness clasp thing in there too. She loves it!!! Here's the site, it's a little pricey but i travel so much that it was a must!!

Console Safety Pet Car Seat for Dogs with FREE SHIPPING

Mayas Mommy · 08-04-2008, 07:22 AM

I have a crate that can be put into your seat belt ..... it is perfect and SAFE !!!!

Jeri Cunningham · 08-04-2008, 07:27 AM

I have the biggest SUV made, the Excursion. In the back is the largest dog cage made. With nine dogs they need the room. If I'm only taking one or two I have a duel car seat in the back seat. If I only take my Mandy she sits in my lap unless I'm driving then she is in hubby's lap if he is in the car.

zaknnana · 08-04-2008, 07:43 AM

I used a plastic crate at first and Lily got car sick. I made up a laundry basket for her and it has worked great!! She can see out and doesn't get sick in it!! I will probably get a real car seat for her sometime but for now she is doing well in the laundry basket and I buckle it in w/seat belt and hook her in it w/her harness I have a big pillow in there and it works!!

artie merlino · 08-04-2008, 08:05 AM

I know I'm going to hear a Lecture from everyone about this b/c all my Girlfriend's w/Dogs always tell me how un-safe it is for them to ride w/o a Car Seat. All 3 ride in my Car w/o a Crate or Car Seat, each one sits in a specific spot and stays put while I'm driving. I put a faux fur blanket over my back seats and on the floor I have little beds (the kind you put into the crates) on each side. Artie will stay on floor or backseat, Abigail sits on the rear dash board or the front seat where she can Sunbathe or bark if she feels threatened that's her "Post". Pom Pom always sits on my Lap since she is smallest one. I used to have a "Phobia" about Driving. I was very anxious and nervous. When they are with me I am extra careful with the way I drive and
more aware of what's going on around me. Of course I had to Train them to do this so they are well behaved. I did buy them a Car Seat but I decided to use it as a "Bed" instead it's a huge Fushia Pink chair that looks like a throne with a giant crown on it that say's "Princess" embroidered on it. Too many people were distracted in Traffic by it and I used to get honked and laughed at(in a good way)!

08-03-2008, 04:30 PM	#17
I Miss Shelby YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Auburn, GA Posts: 371	Click on my profile http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/mem...%2Bshelby.html to see Scooter in his Solvit. Both he and Kay T love it. I just snap their harness to it and they can't get out. I put a Pooch-pad and towel in the bottom, just in case of accidents. I also strap it in with the seatbelt for extra security. It also very easy to move from front to back seat when needed but I usually keep it up front. __________________ Kasey 7/14/92-8/9/05 Shelby 10/21/93-10/1/07 SCOOTER~~Proud Member of The Little Gentleman's Club

08-04-2008, 05:32 AM	#23
us6inks Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 34	This is great information. We just moved from Missouri to Florida and we let her roam free the 22 hours in the car, which she was great, but I did wonder how we should have done it safe. Thank the Lord that nothing happened, but now that I went on google and looked up the Snoozer, that's wonderful. I will be ordering one today!! Thanks everyone. __________________ Mommy to Addie Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

08-04-2008, 06:36 AM	#25
JPop & Taz 2 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: LA Posts: 989	I have carseats for mine, but I also have the seatbelt harnesses. I use these for short trips. It hooks into the seatbelt and onto their harnesses. I think I got them from ebay. Either way, keep those babies safe! __________________ Linda, owned by JPop, Taz, TJ, Halo, my "Lil Deuce Coupe", and my angel Tia

08-04-2008, 06:39 AM	#26
tobysmom328 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 126	I have a consol snoozer seat for izzy. she loves it. rides in it well. it straps onto the consol lid and can connect under the front seats. There's a harness clasp thing in there too. She loves it!!! Here's the site, it's a little pricey but i travel so much that it was a must!! Console Safety Pet Car Seat for Dogs with FREE SHIPPING __________________ Kayla IZZY and Toby

08-04-2008, 07:22 AM	#27
Mayas Mommy ..... and BLAIR'S too ...... Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 3,190	I have a crate that can be put into your seat belt ..... it is perfect and SAFE !!!! __________________ I LOVE MY LIFE AS A MOMMY AND A WIFE

08-03-2008, 04:28 PM	#16
Sky Fox BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Marathon Key, FL USA Posts: 143	SOLD! I too have the Solvit Deluxe Pet Booster Seat and think its lovely! However! It only comes in two sizes: Which is the *ONLY* thing I dont like about it. They dont make one small enough for our babies. The smallest I was able to find was 'up to 30 pds' and 'up to 40 pds'. So my babies car seat is far bigger than it needs to be - thereby taking up more room than needed. But then again - it leaves room for her toys and babies by being the size it is - kind of like a mobile playpen. But she is safe! *The size doesnt compromise safety like with an infants car seat.* Hey! I have an idea! I need another baby to fill up the extra room! hehe (joking)

08-03-2008, 05:21 PM	#19
bessoRN Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Andalucia, Spain Posts: 41	Wow! thanks so much for all of the wonderful replies. Looks like I'm sold on the Solvit pet booster! One less thing I'll have to worry about when we finally get our baby. If anyone has any other tips or suggestion for when we get our puppy please feel free to pm me or leave them here. Thanks again, I don't know what I would have done if I didn't find YT.

08-03-2008, 05:57 PM	#20
LaPeque Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: State College, PA Posts: 177	I normally use a carrier that I can thread the seatbelt through, but lately he's been so whiney and it's been so hot that I let him lay down on the center console. (Where the AC hits him directly. ) I know it's not safe, and once the temperature drops a bit I'm going to insist on the carrier.

08-04-2008, 04:57 AM	#22
JJSMOM Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: FREDERICKSBURG, VA USA Posts: 63	When We First Got Jj We Had A Carrier But He Never Liked Riding In That. I Found A Great Pattern In Simplicity With A Car Seat For Him And Made It And Now He Can Ride In This And See Out The Window. He Likes The Front Seat Best But When My Hubby And I Go Out Together With Him He Has To Ride In The Back. My Hubby Sometimes Takes Him Out Without The Seat But I Don't Think That Is Safe So He Always Is In The Seat When I Have Him. It Looks A Lot Like The Solvit Seat. Sorry I Haven't Got A Picture Of Him In It Yet To Show.

08-04-2008, 05:34 AM	#24
omega Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 7,575	I have two of the Lookout Snoozer car seats, too. I really like them and so do the girls.

08-04-2008, 07:27 AM	#28
Jeri Cunningham Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hercules,CA Posts: 2,057 Blog Entries: 1	I have the biggest SUV made, the Excursion. In the back is the largest dog cage made. With nine dogs they need the room. If I'm only taking one or two I have a duel car seat in the back seat. If I only take my Mandy she sits in my lap unless I'm driving then she is in hubby's lap if he is in the car. __________________ Mandy & Krissy & Teddy & Chelsey & Kayla Non-Yorkie: Rusty & Biewers: Darla & Spanky The Little Rascals

08-04-2008, 07:43 AM	#29
zaknnana YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: WV Posts: 309	I used a plastic crate at first and Lily got car sick. I made up a laundry basket for her and it has worked great!! She can see out and doesn't get sick in it!! I will probably get a real car seat for her sometime but for now she is doing well in the laundry basket and I buckle it in w/seat belt and hook her in it w/her harness I have a big pillow in there and it works!!

08-04-2008, 08:05 AM	#30
artie merlino YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach,SC Posts: 697	My whole car is Their's? I know I'm going to hear a Lecture from everyone about this b/c all my Girlfriend's w/Dogs always tell me how un-safe it is for them to ride w/o a Car Seat. All 3 ride in my Car w/o a Crate or Car Seat, each one sits in a specific spot and stays put while I'm driving. I put a faux fur blanket over my back seats and on the floor I have little beds (the kind you put into the crates) on each side. Artie will stay on floor or backseat, Abigail sits on the rear dash board or the front seat where she can Sunbathe or bark if she feels threatened that's her "Post". Pom Pom always sits on my Lap since she is smallest one. I used to have a "Phobia" about Driving. I was very anxious and nervous. When they are with me I am extra careful with the way I drive and more aware of what's going on around me. Of course I had to Train them to do this so they are well behaved. I did buy them a Car Seat but I decided to use it as a "Bed" instead it's a huge Fushia Pink chair that looks like a throne with a giant crown on it that say's "Princess" embroidered on it. Too many people were distracted in Traffic by it and I used to get honked and laughed at(in a good way)!