The Japanese automaker will fund the Center for Pet Safety’s (CPS) testing of pet crates and carriers in crash situations. The study will look at the structural integrity of each crate and carrier along with investigating different crate to vehicle connection options.
CPS says that 54 percent of pet owners travel with their pet, with one in five admitting that their pet travels in their lap.
The partnership between Subaru and CPS has already produced a pet harness crash worthiness test (pictured above), which uncovered major differences in performance from popular pet restraints. Many of the restraints completely failed, leaving a high risk for pets and passengers.
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