Nissan Gives Owners Paws Fur Thought
Published: 18th September 2004
Becoming increasingly like us Brits in their love of furry companions, the Japanese now own over 11 million dogs. That’s a lot of hair to contend with. But Nissan’s new range of in-car pet carriers prevents the seats being reupholstered in labrador. And your interior smelling like one. It also stops pets from becoming a canine cannonball in the event of an accident. Or from ripping out your car’s furnishings at the sight of a passing cat.
The pet carrier comes in two sizes and is attached to the rear seat with a seat belt. It’s open topped allowing for free flowing conversation between you and your pet. Plus, importantly for health conscious Japan, it has an anti-bacterial, deodorant cover. Nissan’s carrier folds up for storage in the boot or it can double up as a pooch basket for the home. Prices start at 12,600 yen for the small version and go up to 15,750 for the large. That’s around £63 and £80 respectively … if you could buy them in the UK, that is. Currently you can’t. But if the company gets enough barks of encouragement, you might.
