Chicago 2009: This show is for the dogs
by Jeremy Korzeniewski on Feb 12th 2009 at 5:01PM 
Click above for a gallery of K9s at the Chicago Auto Show
For the second year in a row, the Chicago Auto Show has been invaded by our furry, four-legged friends as the Bark Buckle UP campaign announces its Pet Safe Choice Awards. We moseyed on down to the show floor to spend some quality time with the dozen or so K9s in attendance after they'd graduated from the American Kennel Club S.T.A.R. program. More to the point, here are the winners of the Pet Safe Awards:
- Pet Safe Vehicle of Choice: GMC Acadia
- Pet Safe Hotel of Choice: Hilton Hotels and Resorts
- Pet Safe Airline of Choice: American Airlines
- Pet Safe Retailer of Choice: PetSmart
Gallery: Chicago 2009: Bark Buckle UP dogs
Live photos copyright ©2009 Jeremy Korzeniewski / Weblogs, Inc.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Kimura 5:08PM (2/12/2009)
Look at all the furry AWD vehicles!
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Tang 5:14PM (2/12/2009)
Dang, Kimura beat me to the catch.
But anyway, #5 is the cutest.
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Jsams4131 5:20PM (2/12/2009)
#5 is definately a handsome young chap. so cute...I like the photos towards the end with the rotweiler and the other dog goin at it haha..
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Mazda FTW! 5:26PM (2/12/2009)
#13 is the best :)
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Rev 5:33PM (2/12/2009)
#5 is the only cute dog I can see in those pics. Okay, maybe #1 just for that look on his face...
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Bob-omb 5:45PM (2/12/2009)
5 is cute. 1 and 2 are adorable.
I hate small yippy dogs, so I'm glad to see none of those in the mix. Although that rottweiler thing towards the end is clearly a troublemaker.
Erik 5:40PM (2/12/2009)
"We were a bit shocked when the group informed us that 98% of all dogs that travel in vehicles do so unrestrained."
Really? I have NEVER seen a dog restrained in a vehicle, not even once. 98% sounds about right. It has always been interesting to me to see dog lovers toting their babies around in cars everywhere they go. I mean if they really loved the dogs, wouldn't they leave them home where they are safe? I understand if you are going to the vet or something, but bringing rover along to lead around petsmart or just for the ride seems irresponsible.
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kumquat 6:37PM (2/12/2009)
Some dogs, particularly the smarter ones like German Shepherds and Collies, can get separation anxiety if left alone for long periods. It's even worse if the dog is neurotic. A friend of mine adopted a large GSD a while ago. When she left him home alone for a few hours, he ripped out a large part of a closet door frame and vomited everywhere.
Now she takes him pretty much everywhere, including to lunch, which is kind of inconvenient and hairy. Ah, the things you do for love.
the vegas style guy 5:56PM (2/12/2009)
Wow, that's a really unattractive group of Grid Girls.
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JDMlover 6:24PM (2/12/2009)
I love dogs.
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Jorge 6:33PM (2/12/2009)
Nice dogs!! I miss my GSD!
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Brandon 7:16PM (2/12/2009)
Chicago got voted the 3rd most miserable city in the Country according for forbes! Ive never lived there but here are some reasons I found by someone who has lived before. Pretty interesting.
http://www.gotoguy.com/2009/02/12/my-miserable-hometown/
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the vegas style guy 8:23PM (2/12/2009)
I love how your "link from a friend" ends up being an Obama bash. That's classy. Do you really think people like you who want our new President to fail need such a lame trick to give them more talking points? Don't you guys get your marching orders when you get up off your knees and wipe your mouths after your daily Rush Limbaugh visit?
RLQ 4:16AM (2/13/2009)
Labs rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Tina 9:25AM (2/13/2009)
@vegas guy, seems foolish of you to ever click on a link, they are rarely what they seem to be and another thing you leftists need to understand that 53 million people didn't vote for Obama so man up and learn to take some heat because it comes with the territory. We had to hear a relentless Bush bash from the get go so quit whining buddy!
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Golden Monkey 9:56AM (2/13/2009)
#6 Border Terrier FTW! I have one and they are awesome dogs.
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Phatboyc 7:08AM (2/14/2009)
What kind of dog is #4 ? Would like to read more about them.
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Griz Guy 1:37PM (2/20/2009)
Thanks for the reminder about securing my dog. I have had a harness for the car since the day I got my Springer Spaniel from a shelter... But I have to admit, that the last few months, I've not used it. I've been rationalizing that "it's only two miles" to his doggie daycare or "it's only twenty minutes" to the dog park or running trail. But I know I would much rather have a dog to take such places than lose him in an accident, so I'll dig out the harness and start using it again.
Thanks!
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