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How many of us put a seat belt on our dogs? Let’s be honest. Isn’t it common practice for the majority of people to just let their faithful friend hop up into the vehicle and come along for the ride? While a quick trip in the car might be harmless fun the reality is that inertia applies to any moving object, whether they have fur or not.

The reason we humans are legally required to where seat belts is to ensure our safety (I know, I know, you’re thinking, duh, right?) Hold onto that thought and let’s kick back to our high-school science days to examine the basic principle of motion behind that human law: a vehicle is moving at a certain speed, therefore the objects within that vehicle are also moving at that same speed. Should the vehicle stop suddenly and become stationary the unsecured objects within it will still keep moving and either crash through the windshield or smack into the back seats etc. The result? Injury. We wear seat belts to stop ourselves from moving should the vehicle be forced to slam on the brakes — or worse, should it get into a serious accident and roll.

So why aren’t more people buckling up their pets? Car accidents are a common phenomenon, something we all hear about almost daily. If your dog travels with you on a regular basis wouldn’t you want to do all that you can to make sure they are safe? Ruff Rider makes a superb canine seat-belt that is easy to put on, durable and vet-approved. In fact the pet marketplace has several options for owners to choose from, most of which are relatively inexpensive.

If a small child can easily be thrown from a moving vehicle when sitting in the front seat without a seat belt, think about what could potentially happen to your dog. Today’s post isn’t meant to scare you and it isn’t meant to preach. It is just a little food for thought, especially as we all start to prepare our vehicles for the bad weather of winter and consider other road safety precautions like appropriate tires.

Exciting news is meant to be shared, which is why I am thrilled to introduce you to a brand new partnership between Pawsh’s friends at Blanket ID and the wonderful folks at Mascot.  Combing the lucky nature of Mascot’s charming sailor knot collar designs and the sparkle and extra protection of a Blanket ID tag, these two great companies have created a brand new collection of six specially tags!

“We were absolutely thrilled to partner with Mascot,” says Blanket ID co-founder, Martin Hubbard. “They make such a beautiful, quality product I can’t think of anyone we’d rather partner with. Pet owners need to really understand just how essential visible ID is for their furry friend, but they also need to understand that ID doesn’t have to be uncomfortable and ugly. Mascot collars and blanket IDs are a winning combination of style and safety!”

The new tags compliment Mascot’s collars and incorporate symbols of luck — a four leaf clover, a blue ribbon, a star, a horseshoe, a trophy and a crown. They are available through retailers and online as of today! Oh, and they’re available just in time for the holidays! What a great stocking stuffer! What luck!

Multiple pets means multiple pet beds which can take up a lot of space. So if you live in a small apartment or even a sprawling mansion and want to make a little more room there is always the option of the Metropolitan Dog Bed. Sturdy and stylish this canine camp-inspired piece of furniture can be used by dogs and cats alike. The cushion covers can also be interchanged, offering all sorts of looks to suit all sorts of decor and furry personalities. The only downside? Your pets may bicker about who gets the coveted top bunk!

There are a lot of truly beautiful pet products currently coming out of San Francisco, like the vintage neck wear pieces from Thawp.  Each tie is hand-crafted from an up-cycled stylish men’s tie and transformed into an unforgettable collar. Gorgeous and green — two things that Pawsh loves! Wouldn’t these make a charming accessory for  your next canine friendly wedding, graduation or meeting? What a statement!