Mandy I'm SO glad you and the pack is OK. How scary! Yuk, I hate it when stuff like that happens, I'm so sorry you have to deal with all that.

Interesting you're thinking about this, a recent study came out and rated the latest car seat harnesses for dogs. Here's an article or two about it:

http://www.wire.....ss-safety/

http://abcnews......-your-dog/

And here's the Center for Pet Safety website that goes into detail.

Many years ago we got into a t-bone accident in our little pickup truck with Jerry. He was in the back of the truck (it was covered with a camper shell), but he got bounced around, it was awful. But funny thing is that it was the incident that triggered us to sell our stuff & hit the road! We bought a much larger truck, a Dodge 4x4, to tow our doghouse on wheels and we've been in that ever since. Unfortunately with the way it's configured in the back seat, it has a flat platform that won't fit a crate or have a way to secure a harness or safety belt. I think about it a lot, we need to get something for Wyatt, there's been a few times where we've had to slam on our brakes and he's gone too far forward for comfort during the braking. Thanks for bringing this to my top of mind again. I'm so glad your'e OK.

Reviving this topic because of a fantastic post by Dr. Nancy Kay. I'm guessing you could apply this to kitties too:

Canine Crash Studies Evaluate Crate and Carrier Safety

Research results

Most of the crates and carriers failed to meet the successful outcome criteria described above. In some cases the dog was expelled from the crate or carrier. In other cases the impact caused the crate or carrier to be released from its points of connection. There were three standout products:

• The top performing crate was the Gunner Kennels G1 Intermediate with 8’ Tie Down Straps. This crate withstood the most significant forces with a combination of structural support and integrity. This crate is unique in that it has a dual locking feature on the door that provides significant structural support in case of an accident. Additionally, the crate’s rubber feet provided better grip than other crates tested.
• The Pet Ego Forma Frame Jet Set Carrier was a top performing carrier. This carrier uses an ISOFIX-Latch that is designed to latch firmly into place, just like a child seat. This latch held securely and contained the test dog throughout the crash.
• The Sleepypod Mobile Pet Bed with PPRS Handilock was also named a 2015  top performing carrier.  The simulants were fully contained and the carriers remained wholly connected to the test bench for the duration of the test.

Full reports of the carrier and crate testing, including photos of the outcomes can be found at the Center for Pet Safety website.

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Thanks for sharing! Who makes the connector line?

Thanks, I'd love to know more.