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katienme2002 · 09-24-2010, 06:03 AM

Can anyone recommend a good, inexpensive dog car seat that I could use for Roxie? We have been traveling with her a bit more, and I would love to get one for her, any ideas? Thanks!

Britster · 09-24-2010, 06:24 AM

I've noticed most car seats are def. not inexpensive. I just broke down and finally bought one after Jackson & I's car accident. I found a Snoozer Lookout size Medium on eBay for $80, which is better than it retails for over $120. Snoozer seems to be a highly recommended brand of car seats, even though they are a bit pricey. I love ours! Even though Jackson learned how to get out of it

but he's been MUCH better, he even gets into it and lays down when he's not strapped in so he's learned to love it.

check ebay and amazon for some deals!

lovespandp · 09-24-2010, 06:27 AM

Pet gear inc is where i got mine. Its a booster and like a childs booster the sealtbelt goes under, and it has a lead attached that you clip to their harness. Put loves it. he is able to see out the window and is safe. i use to put it in the back seat, then dh decided to buy me a corvette so i cant use it.. i told dh i want him to somehow hook it in the back for me, but he hasnt done that yet..

TresCutePiggies · 09-24-2010, 06:40 AM

I also have a Snoozer carseat, and they are not inexpensive. However, it is one of the best things I have purchased for my girls.

We tried the carseats that kind of hang down from the neck of the seat, and they didn't like those at all.

I highly recommend if you aren't crating her on your car trips now that you at least get a nice car harness (usually around $30) to strap her in for all your trips until you can settle on a carseat that you like.

Here is an example of one: Pet Car Harness for Small Dogs

katienme2002 · 09-24-2010, 07:52 AM

Ok thanks everyone, I guess I am just going to have to suck it up and get one next week..lol...Thanks again! And hey Lovespandp I am so jealous over that corvette..lol..

pimpmamalana · 09-24-2010, 08:40 AM

I found this awesome carseat at TJ Maxx, actually. It was normally $89.99 and I got it for $24.99. I am really happy with it. It has an adjustable strap that goes around the headrest so they are high enough to look out the window. It has a pillow inside and it has pockets around the outside to store things- I put treats and brushes in them. It also folds flat when Im not using it. I attach Zoe's harness to a leash inside the carseat and it is adjustable also. She has enough room to lay down or stand up. Zoe loves it as much as I do and I feel soooo much more safe with her in the carseat.

katienme2002 · 09-24-2010, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by pimpmamalana

I found this awesome carseat at TJ Maxx, actually. It was normally $89.99 and I got it for $24.99. I am really happy with it. It has an adjustable strap that goes around the headrest so they are high enough to look out the window. It has a pillow inside and it has pockets around the outside to store things- I put treats and brushes in them. It also folds flat when Im not using it. I attach Zoe's harness to a leash inside the carseat and it is adjustable also. She has enough room to lay down or stand up. Zoe loves it as much as I do and I feel soooo much more safe with her in the carseat.

That was a really good deal! And Zoe looks super cute in her car seat!

boopster · 09-24-2010, 10:11 AM

What a little princess Zoe is!

lovespandp · 09-24-2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by katienme2002

Ok thanks everyone, I guess I am just going to have to suck it up and get one next week..lol...Thanks again! And hey Lovespandp I am so jealous over that corvette..lol..

Yes i would def get one! I started to take pnut with me everywhere so i broke down and got one. You and your baby will love it.

Lol i love my car!! So much fun.

margaritaville · 09-24-2010, 11:57 AM

Mine love their Snoozer. Before they were too low to see out. Now they watch everything out the windows. People wave to them at stop lights and I put it in the middle of the backseat so I'm cleaning windows less. ;0

pimpmamalana · 09-24-2010, 08:09 PM

Thanks! Zoe is most definitely a princess!

MellyBelly Mom · 09-25-2010, 08:13 AM

I have the car harness, please correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the only difference between the car seat and the harness is the fact the car seat has cushions, I don't think the car seat will provide more protection versus the harness... at least that is what I found out when doing my little research...

Is so hard to keep her in the harness after allowing her to ride in my lap for so long... now when riding she really wants to seat on the driver's lap, no matter who the driver is... so funny! She even stands by the stirring wheel and her little paws will move just like if she was driving, dangerous, but still cute LOL

Judyest · 09-25-2010, 11:57 AM

We have a Snoozer for Bailee. He really likes it and wants to be in it when he is in the car. He is buckled in and can see out the window. I feel very safe with him in the car in his seat. Good investment.

PrincessDiana · 09-25-2010, 01:31 PM

We have the Snoozer My Buddy (the largest one

) and it's one of the best investments I've made! I love it!

09-24-2010, 06:03 AM	#1
katienme2002 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Somewhere Over the Rainbow Posts: 1,290	Doggie car seats Can anyone recommend a good, inexpensive dog car seat that I could use for Roxie? We have been traveling with her a bit more, and I would love to get one for her, any ideas? Thanks!

09-24-2010, 06:24 AM	#2
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	I've noticed most car seats are def. not inexpensive. I just broke down and finally bought one after Jackson & I's car accident. I found a Snoozer Lookout size Medium on eBay for $80, which is better than it retails for over $120. Snoozer seems to be a highly recommended brand of car seats, even though they are a bit pricey. I love ours! Even though Jackson learned how to get out of it but he's been MUCH better, he even gets into it and lays down when he's not strapped in so he's learned to love it. check ebay and amazon for some deals! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

09-24-2010, 06:27 AM	#3
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	Pet gear inc is where i got mine. Its a booster and like a childs booster the sealtbelt goes under, and it has a lead attached that you clip to their harness. Put loves it. he is able to see out the window and is safe. i use to put it in the back seat, then dh decided to buy me a corvette so i cant use it.. i told dh i want him to somehow hook it in the back for me, but he hasnt done that yet.. __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

09-24-2010, 06:40 AM	#4
TresCutePiggies Owned by Rory & Lane Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,893	I also have a Snoozer carseat, and they are not inexpensive. However, it is one of the best things I have purchased for my girls. We tried the carseats that kind of hang down from the neck of the seat, and they didn't like those at all. I highly recommend if you aren't crating her on your car trips now that you at least get a nice car harness (usually around $30) to strap her in for all your trips until you can settle on a carseat that you like. Here is an example of one: Pet Car Harness for Small Dogs __________________ Rory and Lane now have a dog blog, Doggie Debutantes. Find us on Facebook here.

09-24-2010, 08:40 AM	#6
pimpmamalana Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 362	I found this awesome carseat at TJ Maxx, actually. It was normally $89.99 and I got it for $24.99. I am really happy with it. It has an adjustable strap that goes around the headrest so they are high enough to look out the window. It has a pillow inside and it has pockets around the outside to store things- I put treats and brushes in them. It also folds flat when Im not using it. I attach Zoe's harness to a leash inside the carseat and it is adjustable also. She has enough room to lay down or stand up. Zoe loves it as much as I do and I feel soooo much more safe with her in the carseat. Attached Thumbnails

09-24-2010, 07:52 AM	#5
katienme2002 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Somewhere Over the Rainbow Posts: 1,290	Ok thanks everyone, I guess I am just going to have to suck it up and get one next week..lol...Thanks again! And hey Lovespandp I am so jealous over that corvette..lol..

09-24-2010, 10:11 AM	#8
boopster Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern California, USA Posts: 1,643 Blog Entries: 1	What a little princess Zoe is!

09-24-2010, 11:57 AM	#10
margaritaville Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j. Posts: 4,457	Mine love their Snoozer. Before they were too low to see out. Now they watch everything out the windows. People wave to them at stop lights and I put it in the middle of the backseat so I'm cleaning windows less. ;0 __________________ Joan, Bubba and Sissy-BEWARE OF PUPPY MILLS breathe in, breathe out, move on -jb Last edited by margaritaville; 09-24-2010 at 11:58 AM.

09-24-2010, 08:09 PM	#11
pimpmamalana Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 362	Thanks! Zoe is most definitely a princess!

09-25-2010, 08:13 AM	#12
MellyBelly Mom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sunnyvale Posts: 67	I have the car harness, please correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the only difference between the car seat and the harness is the fact the car seat has cushions, I don't think the car seat will provide more protection versus the harness... at least that is what I found out when doing my little research... Is so hard to keep her in the harness after allowing her to ride in my lap for so long... now when riding she really wants to seat on the driver's lap, no matter who the driver is... so funny! She even stands by the stirring wheel and her little paws will move just like if she was driving, dangerous, but still cute LOL

09-25-2010, 11:57 AM	#13
Judyest YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: WEST VIRGINIA Posts: 575	We have a Snoozer for Bailee. He really likes it and wants to be in it when he is in the car. He is buckled in and can see out the window. I feel very safe with him in the car in his seat. Good investment. __________________ R.I.P HUTCH ~ Oct 1993 - Dec 2009 Bailee's Mommy

09-25-2010, 01:31 PM	#14
PrincessDiana I ♥ Franklin & Maggie Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,068	We have the Snoozer My Buddy (the largest one ) and it's one of the best investments I've made! I love it! __________________ Diana , Mommy to Franklin, Maggie, Oliver, and Millie - RIP Piper