DO YOU HAVE A TOP DOG? YOU COULD WIN FROM BARK BUCKLE UP!

Our good friend Christina Selter the Pet Safety Lady is going to the New York International Auto Show, and she wants to take all your pets with her - in photo form, at least. Bark Buckle UP is hosting an online "Top Dog" photo contest at the 2011 New York Auto Show.  Does your dog love to travel?  Upload a picture of your pet and your car for a chance to win great prizes from Sherpa Pet Group.  Judges from New York Auto Show, Bark Buckle UP's founder Christina Selter, Rescue Ink, car experts from Auto Trader and the entertaining host Brian Balthazar will select the three finalists -  and the TOP DOG.  But hurry and enter this weekend - you have from Friday 4/22 through Sunday 4/24 to submit your photos.  Head past the jump to find out how. The winners will be featured at the New York International Auto Show on April 26th @6pm live from in the Rescue Ink booth. Prizes include essential pet gear from QPG Sherpa including: Sherpa's Pet Trading®, Fox and Hounds™, Cloak and [Read More]

published April 21, 2011 at 3:02pm CDT

PET-FRIENDLY SUBARU JOINS FORCES WITH ASPCA

Here at AskPatty.com, we like to think of ourselves as extremely pet friendly. Our contributing editor Breanne loves to share stories about her Corgis,  we recently paired with Christina Selter of BarkBuckleUP at the Chicago Auto Show to announce the 2010 Top Ten Pet Safe Vehicles, and our good friend Yvonne DeVita of Lipsticking is currently planning BlogPaws 2010,  the first ever pet blogger conference, which will take place in Columbus, Ohio, on April 9 andamp; 10, 2010.Well, Subaru believes there is a natural connection between pet parents and people who drive Subaru vehicles. In fact, almost half of Subaru owners have a dog, and 7 out of 10 Subaru owners have some kind of pet. and#40;In case you didn’t know, AskPatty President Jody DeVere drives a Subaru and owns three dogs!and#41; Inspired by its customers, Subaru has built a strong partnership with the American Society to Prevent Cruelty to Animals and#40;ASPCAand#41; to help bring pets and people together.For the past two years, Sub [Read More]

published February 18, 2010 at 6:00pm CST

BARK BUCKLE UP SENDS 2010 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW TO THE DOGS

Attendees to the Chicago Auto Show were treated to a woof-errific time when Bark Buckle UP -- the recognized leader and experts for pet travel safety -- awarded the Pet Safe Choice Awards at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show.This year, Bark Buckle UP founder Pet Safety Lady Christina Selter and Brandy Schaffels of AskPatty.com awarded Pet Safe Choice Awards to the Top Ten Vehicles, Hotel, Retailer, and Airline. During the presentation, Sheriff Patrick Perez with Marshall the Bomb Sniffing Dog and two dozen other furry friends hopped in and out of cars and stole the show with their animal antics and demonstrations of dog and car travel safety. Marshall entertained attendees with a glorious bark that told everybody he was on the job!The TOP pet safe Retailer, Hotel, and Airline awards were presented to BassPro Shops, Sheraton Hotels, and Southwest Airlines. National safety statistics definitely show the number of pets traveling in vehicles  is now at an all-time high. As most animals travel u [Read More]

published February 14, 2010 at 3:03pm CST

ASKPATTY JOINS WITH BARK BUCKLE UP PET VEHICLE SAFETY AWARDS

Millions of Americans love their pets, and many drivers love to bring their pets along for the ride. Bark Buckle UP and#40;www.BarkBuckleUp.comand#41; is dedicated to pet travel safety, and as the leader in pet safety education travels the country to work closely with first responders, safety experts, and pet industry leaders to educate and promote awareness for pet safety while traveling with our pets.The recognized leader and experts for pet travel safety, the Bark Buckle UP Pet Safe Awards are earned by premium vehicles, products, and services each year and are tested and selected by judges including first responders, pet experts, safety, and travel experts.The Pet Safety Lady, Christina Selter and her teams are currently evaluating an entire fleet of vehicles for this year's round of Pet Safe Vehicle Awards. AskPatty will join with her as part of the Bark Buckle UP team to announce The Top Ten 2010 Pet Safe Vehicle of Choice Winners at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show; the Top Dog winner wi [Read More]

published January 13, 2010 at 6:05pm CST

ASKPATTY’S AUTOMOTIVE HOLIDAY GUIDE FOR PETS

Well, folks, here is the last in our series of automotive-themed holiday guides! Looking for a special gift for the car-crazed pet lover in your life? Are YOU the car-crazed pet lover looking for something for your traveling animal? Will you be traveling during the holidays with your pet? Then we're sure we've got something in here for you. We were given guidance the Pet Safety Lady by Christina Selter; her website www.barkbuckleup.com is full of great safety and travel tips for those of us who take our pets along for the ride. Just as you would safely buckle up yourself or your kids safely, you should also keep your pet buckled up while riding in the car. Small dogs and cats can travel in a Sleepypod mobile pet bed, which keeps them safe and comfy in luxurious ultra-plush and foam carrier. Priced around $150, the Sleepypod can be carried by its handle, over your shoulder on a strap, or strapped in to your car using the vehicle's regular car seat in just seconds. Larger animals shoul [Read More]

published December 22, 2009 at 2:37pm CST

HAPPY TAIL TRAVELS: MAKE SURE AUTO SAFETY IS A PRIORITY WHEN TRAVELING WITH YOUR PET

My Welsh Corgi, Roxy, has a disturbing relationship with my car’s windshield wipers. When those wipers start to swish, her furry little body is flying full speed at the windshield, barking and crying the entire way. She seems to think the wipers are either the best toy on earth or the most evil contraption she has ever seen. If you think its dangerous driving while chatting on a cell phone, try maneuvering in traffic with a Corgi catapulting itself onto your dashboard. You’ve probably seen a lot of the products offered to restrain your pet in your car, but which is best for you? What types protect well and for that matter, why do I need to use them and#40;especially if you don’t have a hyperactive herding dogand#41;? Just like a child, your beloved family pet needs to be protected while traveling. It’s only fair. Before you travel, make sure to follow some basic tips for great pup passengers. Avoid feeding your dog right before you leave. Lots of dogs, even those who love to ta [Read More]

published June 23, 2009 at 1:21pm CDT

COULD YOUR POOCH BE THE LUCKIEST DOG OF NASCAR?

I always enjoy seeing drivers pull up next to us at stoplights and do a double-take when they catch sight of Chaucer's happy face on one of our door magnets. Some read the words out loud and#40;"Come Adventure with Me!" and Chaucer's website addressand#41;. Others call out to fellow passengers. A few grab something to write with. And almost all smile or laugh. Dog-loving NASCAR fans now have the opportunity to see a photo of their own favorite pooch on the side of a car - and not just a typical family vehicle either. Pedigree Food for Dogs recently announced the "Luckiest Dog of NASCAR" contest: Dog owners will vie for a chance to have their four-legged friend's picture emblazoned on the No. 18 Pedigree Toyota Camry that Kyle Busch will race during the Checker Auto Parts 500 in Phoenix on November 15. In addition, the owners of the winning dog will be treated to a three-day/two-night trip to the race to see their pet's face firsthand. "We're excited to give one pet owner the chance t [Read More]

published June 1, 2009 at 10:44am CDT