To help pet owners make travel safer and more comfortable for their animal companions, Saab is the first automotive company to offer a full line of vehicle accessories specifically designed for pets who travel. Saab Pet Gear, which is reviewed by and meets the mission principles of The HSUS, debuted with the introduction of the 1999 Saab 9-5 Wagon. This custom-designed line of accessories was developed when Saab discovered that over 60 percent of owners have pets and travel with them frequently. Saab consults with The HSUS to provide these owners with products that improve the safety and convenience of traveling with pets.
Pets are subject to the same safety hazards as their owners when traveling unrestrained in a car.
In addition to injuring themselves if left free to roam in a moving car, they can injure occupants during an emergency evasive maneuver or in an accident. It allows pets freedom of movement yet still provides safer restraint. The Batzi Belt is available in three sizes to accommodate both small and large pets. Saab also offers the VersaLeash, a restraint system designed specifically for the cargo area of the Saab 9-5 Wagon. Saab also offers a Pet Harness that fits around the neck and torso of the pet for safe restraint.