CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 24, 2015 – Subaru of America, Inc. and Center for Pet Safety (CPS), a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit research and consumer advocacy organization, announced today the results of the 2015 Crate and Carrier Crashworthiness Studies - a collaborative initiative to examine the effectiveness and safety of pet crates and carriers in the event of a crash. After several eye-opening and informative tests - including instances of complete failure - three top products emerged; CPS has selected the Gunner Kennels G1 Intermediate with 8’ Tie Down Straps as the 2015 Top Performing Crate and both the PetEgo Forma Frame Jet Set Carrier with ISOFIX-Latch Connection and Sleepypod Mobile Pet Bed with PPRS Handilock as the 2015 Top Performing Carriers.

在CPS设计的研究中，表现最好的人超过了所有竞争产品，其中包括测试板条箱连接和严格的碰撞测试，以检查板条箱和载体结构完整性。

如果发生撞车事故，对宠物箱和携带者来说，包含狗并防止动物成为弹丸很重要。对于遏制设备而言，保持在连接点上完全固定也很重要。如果宠物不受限制，或者结构完整性应该失败，则狗可能会撞击并伤害人类的乘客。

“We at Subaru recognize the importance of keeping the entire family safe on the road, including our beloved pets,” said Michael McHale, Subaru's director of corporate communications. “Alongside Center for Pet Safety, we are proud to help lead the charge in identifying the best crates and carriers for pet lovers everywhere, while, more importantly, making pet parents aware of the safety measures they can take and the dangers that can occur if they don’t. We recommend that owners choose the right sized crate for their dog, which is generally six inches longer than the body of the dog. We are also pleased that our crossover vehicles, which are award winners themselves for safety, accept most crate and carrier sizes.”

尽管许多板条箱和运营商制造商声称他们的产品经过了崩溃的测试且可安全地用于车辆，但目前在美国没有测试方案或性能标准来证实这些索赔。从这些研究中收集的数据将有助于CP制定这些急需的板条箱和载体测试和性能标准。

最令人印象深刻的板条箱测试的是Gunner Kennels G1中间带有8英尺扎带带，这是一种坚固的旅行装置，能够承受CPS测试中最重要的力量，并结合了强大的结构支持和完整性。在载体侧，PET EGO FORMA框架式喷气式载体使用创新的Isofix-Latch连接，将载体牢固地捕捉到位，并在整个崩溃测试中完全包含测试犬。最后，2013年的CPS线束撞车研究获奖者Sleepypod在Sleepypod移动宠物床类别中也得到了PPRS Handilock的认可，PPRS Handilock是该产品，该产品贴合座椅贴在座椅上，并且在撞车测试后没有显示损坏的证据。可以在CenterforPetSafety.org。

“After our findings in 2013, we were eager to continue working to bring accountability to the pet products industry, while highlighting the products that will help improve safety for the entire family during their travels together,” said Lindsey Wolko, Founder and CEO of Center for Pet Safety. “In partnership with Subaru, the 2015 studies were truly eye-opening and will once again help bring pet safety awareness to millions of pet parents around the globe.”

Subaru and CPS again worked with MGA Research Corporation, an independent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) contracted testing laboratory, to conduct rigorous crash testing on leading pet crates and carriers that claimed to be ”Tested”, “Crash Tested,” offer “Crash Protection” or claim they are for use in a vehicle. The 2015 Crate and Carrier Crashworthiness Studies were performed using specially-designed crash test dogs, designed to approximate the size and weight of real dogs while providing vital baseline performance data. The partnership continues the work that began in 2013 with CPS’ testing of pet harnesses. The resulting Harness Crashworthiness Study uncovered major differences in performance of popular pet restraints, with many resulting in catastrophic failure that could cause serious injury to both the pet and vehicle passengers.

Based on findings from both the Harness Crashworthiness Study in 2013 and this year’s Crate and Carrier Crashworthiness Studies, Subaru and CPS can offer practical safety tips for pet parents traveling with their four-legged friends. Proper crate sizing is vitally important to ensuring safe travels, as pets should always fit snugly in their crate with just enough room to be comfortable. This will help minimize the risk of pet injury in the case of a sudden stop or accident. It is also imperative that pet owners secure crates and carriers for travel using strength-rated cargo area anchor straps and not elastic or rubber bungee cords. Pets come in all shapes, sizes and personalities, any of which may dictate whether to use a crate, carrier or harness when traveling.

要查看完整的研究结果或有关如何确保宠物在车辆中安全的更多信息，包括最佳实践和旅行提示，请访问CenterforPetSafety.org。

The Center for Pet Safety is not affiliated with the pet product industry. The organization uses scientific testing and references Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards to study pet products and establish criteria and test protocols to measure whether pet safety products provide the protection claimed by advocates and intended by the manufacturer.

关于宠物安全中心
宠物安全中心（CPS）是501（c）（3）非营利性研究和消费者倡导组织，专门针对消费者和伴侣动物安全。宠物安全任务中心总部位于华盛顿特区大都会地区，是通过科学研究和产品测试对伴侣动物和消费者的生存，健康，安全和福祉产生持久的积极影响。有关其他信息，请访问www.CenterforPetSafety.org。

About Subaru of America, Inc.
美国的Subaru，Inc。是日本富士重工有限公司的全资子公司。该公司的总部位于新泽西州樱桃山的零填充办公室，并通过美国620多家零售商的网络销售Subaru车辆，零件和配件。所有Subaru产品均在零地填充生产工厂中生产，印第安纳汽车公司的Subaru是美国唯一由国家野生动物联合会指定为后院野生动物栖息地的美国汽车生产工厂。有关其他信息，请访问Media.subaru.com。

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