How Tavo’s Dog Car Seat Carrier is Redefining Safety in Style

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If you’re in the market for a good quality pet car seat or dog car seat carrier, you might be surprised to know that no national safety standard exists for their manufacture in Australia.

If these lacking standards come as a shock, you’re certainly not alone.

As pet parents who regularly take our pups on dog-friendly holidays (and everywhere we go, let’s be honest!) keeping our pets safe on the road is a top priority for us.

Enter the Maeve Pet Protection System from Tavo Pets, an innovative all-in-one dog carrier and crash-tested car seat for pets.

And as you’ll see, Tavo knows a thing or two about keeping our pets safe in style.

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Who is Tavo Pets?

Fun fact: Tavo Pets were founded by the creators of Nuna, the top-tier car seat and stroller brand for kids.

Having recognised the need to provide the same high standards of car safety to pets, Tavo is dedicated to taking your pet travel experience to a whole new level of safety, style and innovation.

Just like you’d expect the best for your human kids, Tavo ensures that your furry family members get the same level of safety and comfort when hitting the road. 

And with 35% of dog owners alone taking their pets on holidays and road trips each year, car safety for pets is more important than ever.

Maeve: The ultimate dog car seat carrier

At the heart of the Tavo Pets range is the Maeve Pet Protection System.

Make no mistake, Maeve is more than just a pet car seat – it’s a multi-functional marvel designed to adapt to you and your pet’s needs, whether you’re on a cross-country road trip or just popping down to your local cafe.

Featuring a cosy carrier bed that doubles as a crash-tested dog car seat, there’s no doubt its versatility is a standout feature.  

The flexibility continues with three size options:

Each size comes with a vehicle base that securely attaches to your back seat, featuring a stability leg for added safety. 

And with three stylish colours on offer – Onyx, Merle, Brindle (with Fawn and Sable on the way) there’s an option to suit your pup’s style, along with your car interior.

All the creature comforts

The luxury pet carrier itself is loaded with thoughtful details, from a plush liner and durable exterior, to a built-in interior leash system that keeps your dog cosy and secure during the ride. 

The innovative MagneTech Secure Snap™️ buckles and canopy attachments also provide a safe and comfortable environment for your pup.

And if like us, your dog has special mobility needs (or is a senior dog) and you need to expand your pup’s travel options beyond your car – the optional Roscoe stroller base (complete with a handy foldable design) is a total game-changer. 

See our review for the Maeve + Roscoe 3-in-1 pet protection system here.

A new benchmark in pet car safety

As the only dog car seat carrier that has been impact-tested against the rigorous United Nations’ child restraint safety criteria, Maeve offers peace of mind that few other pet car seats can match.

By testing their products against the United Nations ECE child restraint standard (R129), Tavo ensures that the Maeve system isn’t just safe by pet industry standards – it’s safe by the highest global safety standards.

To simulate real-world scenarios, Tavo used advanced test dummies to perform front and side impact crash tests. The dummies were placed in various postures to mimic the different positions your pet might take while in the carrier. 

The results? The dummies remained securely contained within the Maeve system, protecting both your pet and yourself in the event of an accident.

With pet ownership and road travel both on the rise in Australia, more families are including their pets in their adventures.

This of course makes the demand for crash-tested pet car seats and dog car seat carriers more pressing than ever. 

With the Maeve pet travel system, Tavo meets this demand with a gold standard in pet car safety – all the while ensuring a first class travel experience for your best friend.

Tavo: Where to buy

Tavo is available now in Australia online at https://www.tavopets.com/au.