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fasteddie · 05-14-2004, 02:17 PM

Just the kind of product I've been looking for! I think we may order it soon, I like the fact that there is a harness attachment, and that the seat belt fits right into it.

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Car Seat Stowaway

* Car seat, suitcase and dog bed - all in one
* Everything you need to keep your dog safe and comfortable away from home

Makes traveling with your pet a breeze! Car seat belt holds soft-sided, navy blue Stowaway secure, while safety hook attaches to pet harness. Elevates pet 10" for contented traveling. Handy lower storage access conveniently stows your pet's traveling gear. Converts to a fold-out bed upon arrival at your destination. For use on rear seat of vehicle. Interior dimensions of car seat 14" x 12" x 8" high. Bed measures 28" x 17-1/2" x 2". For pets up to 18 lbs.

$69.99

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...1&N=2001&Nty=1

Junebug · 05-16-2004, 07:20 PM

Otis has one similar to that, but without the storage unit on the bottom. I find it very, very useful! It's safer for Otis, and for me as a driver. Otis even likes it. He can see out of the window and he prefers the seat to my lap.

I think you should get it!

fasteddie · 05-16-2004, 08:16 PM

Cool Junebug. I like the fact it's higher up, cuz Yoda noseprints are all over the passenger side windows.

Junebug · 05-19-2004, 01:34 AM

Even though mine doesn't have a storage unit, I think it's bigger than the one in your picture, so Otis is up really high! But the bottom part is just a big hunk of foam, which is useless.

I'm actaully thinking about upgrading Otis's carseat to the one you have. It's so much nicer.

The funny thing is, when I forget to take it out of the car and Mike has to hold it in his lap, it's so big I can't even see out of the passenger window when I'm driving! I swear, we'll probably get into an accident because I'm laughing so hard while I'm driving when I just look over at him and see his face all squished against the back of the car seat... this is one of the occassions where "man, that little monkey Otis" phrase comes in use...so much trouble for a 7-pound dog!

chrstna · 05-19-2004, 01:45 AM

FastEddie: It's funny you're posting this, because I just received my PetStowAway in the mail last week. It was definitely worth the $70 - especially if you like to travel with your pet often. If you're thinking of ordering one yourself, I would highly recommend it.. your Yorkie will love you for it. Also, check out Pettails.com. They sometimes run promotions. For example, when I ordered mine, there was free shipping for all car seats. Needless to say, that unit weighs about 11 lbs, so shipping was going to be hefty (around $15). I managed to get mine for $69 SHIPPED! Keep your eye out for more promotions like that. If I get a chance, I would love to post some pics of Bridgette in her car seat to show you guys.

Christina

fasteddie · 05-19-2004, 07:44 PM

Thanks for the info Christina! Feel free to post a review of the unit if you would like...

Junebug: Hahaha, time to get that digital camera to take a picture of Mike holding Otis and the car seat!!! :P

MikeM · 06-19-2004, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fasteddie

Junebug: Hahaha, time to get that digital camera to take a picture of Mike holding Otis and the car seat!!! :P

Here's a picture of little Otis in his car seat. This is taken with my new ultra small digital cam!

fasteddie · 06-20-2004, 02:55 PM

I take it Otis likes it?

Does he ever get to ride in the front seat? Though I do worry about the airbags if they ever go off in an accident! That could be very, very dangerous for a Yorkie!

Junebug · 06-20-2004, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fasteddie

Does he ever get to ride in the front seat? Though I do worry about the airbags if they ever go off in an accident!

The car in the photo is a rental because my car was in the shop, but normally, Otis always rides in the front seat because I only have a two-seater.

And if Mike is in the car, then out goes the car seat, and Otis usually hops back and forth between laps, stabbing us with his killer toenails.

I don't worry about the airbag too much, but I always have the option of turning the front-seat airbag off.

Did you decide whether to get Yoda's seat or not?

fasteddie · 06-20-2004, 04:25 PM

We haven't gotten it, but I'm sure we'll get it eventually... Though it seems he sort of gets hot while in the sun too long (like just laying outside etc). Not sure if that is an issue if he is in a carseat (traffic in Seattle is bad!), as we don't have any tinted windows at the moment...

bettyeanne · 06-21-2004, 03:36 AM

Toto likes to ride in one of her little beds [donut, etc.] on the console! We travel so much she has pretty much established her routine!

Patrick's Silverado has a large nice console and we place Toto's "It's A Breeze" crate directly behind the console with the opening where she just goes from the console to the crate. We put her weewee pad along with food/water in the crate and she has her little bed/toys on the console. She is tooo funny ... as soon as we get in to leave she checks everything to make sure it's as she likes it and then looks at us as if to say "Good job!! You have everything in place .... we can go now!"

My car [Mustang convertible] is a whole different experience! We seldom take long trips in the car since we got Toto, but when we do we have the same routine. She has a smaller "It's A Breeze" crate for the Mustang and although my console is smaller we have a little bed for it too! She still has all her "conveniences" and it makes our stops less frequent and we don't worry that she needs a "potty" break and we know that she is as comfortable as we can make her!!

Toto is VERY patient with her "humans"!!

bettyeanne · 06-21-2004, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeM

Here's a picture of little Otis in his car seat. This is taken with my new ultra small digital cam!

Hey Mike! What kind of camera did you get?? GREAT quality pic! I am still using my Fuji 2500 digital and my 35mm. I want a new digital but can't decide which one. The tiny ones are sooo handy but I worry that the quality won't be as good?

Higgin's Mom · 06-21-2004, 04:13 AM

I wish I could say that we keep the dogs safety paramount, but we don't. We have a Honda Odyssey minivan. All the seats (except driver and passenger, of course) are removed to make room for all our camping gear. The dogs seats sit side by side on top of plastic bins and Higgins crate was next to his bed so he could go in and out. Mostly he and Pogo share the bigger of the two beds and sleep away the drive time. They can both see out as they're in the middle, right behind us. We stop often for pee breaks.....more for my old bladder than theirs!

Now, when we are home and the minivan is unpacked, they have a whole carpeted floor to run around on! Their beds are there, as well as a favorite knitted afghan and a pee pad, too. Pogo is fine with it and doesn't care if he can see out. Higgins is okay with it too, but would rather be UP so he CAN see out. LOVES to watch the world go by! We started out not letting him up front on our laps. But Donald (who else?) has been caving lately and letting him on his lap so he can stand up and see out the driver's window......

I want to get him one of those wonderful seats, but we really don't/won't have a place to put it....so we're still working on the problem. In the meantime, both dogs LOVE to go, go, go in the car! It is so funny to see them RACE out and jump in the side door!

One of the treats we give them on long trips is a BIG chewy hide to work on when they are awake. Keeps them from getting bored, and we don't feel so guiltly when we grab a snack.....

They are great little travelers!

bettyeanne · 06-21-2004, 05:03 AM

Mary Ellen .... Tell Pogo that Toto doesn't care to look out the window either!

We have encouraged her to look out and perhaps the long trips wouldn't be so boring for her and she wouldn't sleep so much on the road but she just doesn't want to! ... go figure!

I did discover a little trick to keep one of her favorite little beds from moving around on the console [the bed is one of those little oval shaped fleece beds and has a satin like fabric on the bottom] .... got a roll of that "rubber-like" shelf stuff from the $ Tree and put a square of it on the console! Bed doesn't slip any more!!

The stuff isn't worth a krap for shelf liner unless you don't want to easily remove dishes from the cabinet ... but it's great for other stuff! I also have a HEAVY coffee grinder ... the glass container that I catch the ground coffee in would vibrate so I cut a little square to fit under it and AHA no more sliding!!

fasteddie · 06-21-2004, 08:34 AM

Sorry to jump in bettyeanne, but the small digicams now can take very high quality pictures. Here's a couple of review sites (with sample pictures) www.steves-digicams.com and www.dpreview.com

I would recommend the Canon Elph series (S410 and S500) if you are looking for a small cam. I know quite a few people with that camera and they are very content with it. Pictures also print out nicely from an inkjet photo printer.

05-14-2004, 02:17 PM	#1
fasteddie *YT 6000 Club Member* Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6,238	Yorkie Car Seat Stowaway Just the kind of product I've been looking for! I think we may order it soon, I like the fact that there is a harness attachment, and that the seat belt fits right into it. --- Car Seat Stowaway * Car seat, suitcase and dog bed - all in one * Everything you need to keep your dog safe and comfortable away from home Makes traveling with your pet a breeze! Car seat belt holds soft-sided, navy blue Stowaway secure, while safety hook attaches to pet harness. Elevates pet 10" for contented traveling. Handy lower storage access conveniently stows your pet's traveling gear. Converts to a fold-out bed upon arrival at your destination. For use on rear seat of vehicle. Interior dimensions of car seat 14" x 12" x 8" high. Bed measures 28" x 17-1/2" x 2". For pets up to 18 lbs. $69.99 http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...1&N=2001&Nty=1 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by fasteddie; 02-28-2006 at 10:26 PM.

06-21-2004, 03:36 AM	#11
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	Toto likes to ride in one of her little beds [donut, etc.] on the console! We travel so much she has pretty much established her routine! Patrick's Silverado has a large nice console and we place Toto's "It's A Breeze" crate directly behind the console with the opening where she just goes from the console to the crate. We put her weewee pad along with food/water in the crate and she has her little bed/toys on the console. She is tooo funny ... as soon as we get in to leave she checks everything to make sure it's as she likes it and then looks at us as if to say "Good job!! You have everything in place .... we can go now!" My car [Mustang convertible] is a whole different experience! We seldom take long trips in the car since we got Toto, but when we do we have the same routine. She has a smaller "It's A Breeze" crate for the Mustang and although my console is smaller we have a little bed for it too! She still has all her "conveniences" and it makes our stops less frequent and we don't worry that she needs a "potty" break and we know that she is as comfortable as we can make her!! Toto is VERY patient with her "humans"!! __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

06-21-2004, 05:03 AM	#14
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	Mary Ellen .... Tell Pogo that Toto doesn't care to look out the window either! We have encouraged her to look out and perhaps the long trips wouldn't be so boring for her and she wouldn't sleep so much on the road but she just doesn't want to! ... go figure! I did discover a little trick to keep one of her favorite little beds from moving around on the console [the bed is one of those little oval shaped fleece beds and has a satin like fabric on the bottom] .... got a roll of that "rubber-like" shelf stuff from the $ Tree and put a square of it on the console! Bed doesn't slip any more!! The stuff isn't worth a krap for shelf liner unless you don't want to easily remove dishes from the cabinet ... but it's great for other stuff! I also have a HEAVY coffee grinder ... the glass container that I catch the ground coffee in would vibrate so I cut a little square to fit under it and AHA no more sliding!! __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

05-16-2004, 07:20 PM	#2
Junebug *Moderator Emeritus* Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: California Posts: 1,149	Otis has one similar to that, but without the storage unit on the bottom. I find it very, very useful! It's safer for Otis, and for me as a driver. Otis even likes it. He can see out of the window and he prefers the seat to my lap. I think you should get it!

05-16-2004, 08:16 PM	#3
fasteddie *YT 6000 Club Member* Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6,238	Cool Junebug. I like the fact it's higher up, cuz Yoda noseprints are all over the passenger side windows.

05-19-2004, 01:34 AM	#4
Junebug *Moderator Emeritus* Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: California Posts: 1,149	Even though mine doesn't have a storage unit, I think it's bigger than the one in your picture, so Otis is up really high! But the bottom part is just a big hunk of foam, which is useless. I'm actaully thinking about upgrading Otis's carseat to the one you have. It's so much nicer. The funny thing is, when I forget to take it out of the car and Mike has to hold it in his lap, it's so big I can't even see out of the passenger window when I'm driving! I swear, we'll probably get into an accident because I'm laughing so hard while I'm driving when I just look over at him and see his face all squished against the back of the car seat... this is one of the occassions where "man, that little monkey Otis" phrase comes in use...so much trouble for a 7-pound dog!

05-19-2004, 01:45 AM	#5
chrstna Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2004 Location: AC, NJ / Philly, PA Posts: 86	FastEddie: It's funny you're posting this, because I just received my PetStowAway in the mail last week. It was definitely worth the $70 - especially if you like to travel with your pet often. If you're thinking of ordering one yourself, I would highly recommend it.. your Yorkie will love you for it. Also, check out Pettails.com. They sometimes run promotions. For example, when I ordered mine, there was free shipping for all car seats. Needless to say, that unit weighs about 11 lbs, so shipping was going to be hefty (around $15). I managed to get mine for $69 SHIPPED! Keep your eye out for more promotions like that. If I get a chance, I would love to post some pics of Bridgette in her car seat to show you guys. Christina

05-19-2004, 07:44 PM	#6
fasteddie *YT 6000 Club Member* Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6,238	Thanks for the info Christina! Feel free to post a review of the unit if you would like... Junebug: Hahaha, time to get that digital camera to take a picture of Mike holding Otis and the car seat!!! :P

06-20-2004, 02:55 PM	#8
fasteddie *YT 6000 Club Member* Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6,238	I take it Otis likes it? Does he ever get to ride in the front seat? Though I do worry about the airbags if they ever go off in an accident! That could be very, very dangerous for a Yorkie!

06-20-2004, 04:25 PM	#10
fasteddie *YT 6000 Club Member* Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6,238	We haven't gotten it, but I'm sure we'll get it eventually... Though it seems he sort of gets hot while in the sun too long (like just laying outside etc). Not sure if that is an issue if he is in a carseat (traffic in Seattle is bad!), as we don't have any tinted windows at the moment...

06-21-2004, 04:13 AM	#13
Higgin's Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 852	I wish I could say that we keep the dogs safety paramount, but we don't. We have a Honda Odyssey minivan. All the seats (except driver and passenger, of course) are removed to make room for all our camping gear. The dogs seats sit side by side on top of plastic bins and Higgins crate was next to his bed so he could go in and out. Mostly he and Pogo share the bigger of the two beds and sleep away the drive time. They can both see out as they're in the middle, right behind us. We stop often for pee breaks.....more for my old bladder than theirs! Now, when we are home and the minivan is unpacked, they have a whole carpeted floor to run around on! Their beds are there, as well as a favorite knitted afghan and a pee pad, too. Pogo is fine with it and doesn't care if he can see out. Higgins is okay with it too, but would rather be UP so he CAN see out. LOVES to watch the world go by! We started out not letting him up front on our laps. But Donald (who else?) has been caving lately and letting him on his lap so he can stand up and see out the driver's window...... I want to get him one of those wonderful seats, but we really don't/won't have a place to put it....so we're still working on the problem. In the meantime, both dogs LOVE to go, go, go in the car! It is so funny to see them RACE out and jump in the side door! One of the treats we give them on long trips is a BIG chewy hide to work on when they are awake. Keeps them from getting bored, and we don't feel so guiltly when we grab a snack..... They are great little travelers!

06-21-2004, 08:34 AM	#15
fasteddie *YT 6000 Club Member* Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 6,238	Sorry to jump in bettyeanne, but the small digicams now can take very high quality pictures. Here's a couple of review sites (with sample pictures) www.steves-digicams.com and www.dpreview.com I would recommend the Canon Elph series (S410 and S500) if you are looking for a small cam. I know quite a few people with that camera and they are very content with it. Pictures also print out nicely from an inkjet photo printer.