Pet Strollers - Plush Travel Gear for Pets on the Go Courtesy of Sandy Robins from MSNBC www.msnbc.msn.com
The pet industry in America is a $40 billion business. Consequently, pet manufacturers are constantly sniffing out and digging up new ways to endorse this growing travel trend. Competition is fierce and punctuated throughout the year by huge pet expos held around the country where pet lifestyle innovators get together to unveil their latest merchandise and inventions. Last week, the industry’s movers and shakers were in Las Vegas to show off their wares at the annual Superzoo Expo.
You know it isn’t all kibble and bits when DaimlerChrysler, which produces Jeep, starts looking to get a foothold in the industry. In fact, the latest Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Rubicon pet strollers to debut at the show have nothing to do with negotiating tough terrain in a 4-wheel drive that typifies life in the great outdoors. They are super-sleek pet strollers with front shock absorbers and rear safety brakes and offer pets a great view and from a bug-proof interior. These dog strollers have a parent tray for keys, water bottles and other paraphernalia and are ergonomically designed for comfort for both the passenger and the pusher.
“The Rubicon is an all-terrain pet stroller designed for joggers with pets who can’t hold the pace,” explains Todd Jakubowski of Pet Gear, the company in West Rutland, Vt., that has the Jeep license in its pocket. It’s also great when sidewalks are slippery or covered in snow but you still want to give your pet some fresh air. Then there are bike trailers for cyclists to take Fido along too.”
The company also has a patent pending on its new auto carrier that that snaps into place in a vehicle the same way as a baby carrier is secured. “It great for great for small dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, birds and other small domesticated animals,” confirms Jakubowski.
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