Bark Buckle UP is committed to informing pet owners about the dangers of unrestrained pet travel. The organization tracks in-depth statistics regarding pet safety, and works with police and fire departments as well as the general public to promote safe travel.

As part of its Pet Safety Program, Bark Buckle UP and Edmunds.com have collaborated to determine the top 10 vehicles whose features make them best suited for safe pet travel.

Here are the top-10 choices with a brief comment, about the first listing, the Dodge Journey:

Dodge Journey
Ford Flex
GMC Acadia
Hyundai Tucson
Jeep Liberty
Kia Borrego
Mazda 5
Mitsubishi Outlander
Subaru Tribeca
Volvo XC70

The complete story is available on www.edmunds.com.

The synopsis of the Dodge Journey

“To ensure the safety of drivers, passengers and pets, all gear must be secure when driving, and the Journey offers in-floor storage bins that elegantly achieve this objective.

“Sadly, many pets are injured by drivers who unknowingly run them over while reversing — the Journey offers a rear-view camera that helps drivers avoid this tragedy.

“Other available features include an in-dash cooler that can be used to store beverages, medicine or pet food; an LED rechargeable flashlight; and steering-wheel mounted controls (useful in lessening driver distraction).”