A Part of the Family
If you’re like me, you’re not just some pet relegated to the corner or *gasp* backyard. No, we’re beloved members of the family, right?
And that means that when family decisions are made, your needs are considered too.
Like when we moved, Jen worked with a realtor to find a place that allowed animals. Then she chose a place that best fit all of our needs.
And when she bought a car, she thought about being able to get us all inside of it in an emergency.
Well, at Subaru, they know that dogs have been buying cars for years. And now they’ve added Grant Weber to the team. He sells Subarus to dogs.
And what a sales rep he is too! Did you see this commercial during the Puppy Bowl?
They even have this cool interactive app on their Facebook page that helps you find the right Subaru for YOUR dog! Grant told me that I’d look great in an Outback! woo woo woo!
So what decisions has YOUR family made where your needs were considered too? And yes, that includes cats, June Buggie!
This post is sponsored by Subaru. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about the Dog Tested. Dog Approved.™ campaign, but Rumpydog only shares news for things we support.
February 8, 2013 at 6:31 AM
We’re obviously way behind the times – haven’t seen the Subaru ads. Love them!
February 8, 2013 at 7:08 AM
Mom always needs an SUV where there is enough space for us to be in the back buckled up, and when we bought our last house we needed a nice fenced yard in an area with lots of walking trails and sidewalks. Mom is a realtor and even has us in the photo on her business card
She is always talking to people about their pets and what needs they need to consider when buying a place.
February 8, 2013 at 7:10 AM
Great ads – I would buy this car if I had a credit card
) All cars we had were dog-sized – no matter which color or style they had. Main thing was and is always, that it is ok for me ;o)
February 8, 2013 at 7:18 AM
No car is cat friendly as they all only go to one place …. THE V-E-T !!!
February 8, 2013 at 9:15 AM
WHAT?????
February 8, 2013 at 7:27 AM
We choose or design some of our furniture with our dogs in mind.
For example, last year we replaced our still-good bedframe with a very low platform bed because Bruno (our dachshund) just wouldn’t stop jumping up/down our bed and we were starting to worry about the possible damage to his spine. We do want to keep him with us as long as possible. 
February 8, 2013 at 9:15 AM
I understand that choice!
February 8, 2013 at 7:52 AM
Those TV commercials are very funny and lovely! We love Subaru too! Yes like you said, me and our kitties are part of our family, so we should be considered whatever human do!
February 8, 2013 at 8:40 AM
I love how that cat just drives off with the car the dog was wanting… so funny!
February 8, 2013 at 8:49 AM
Subaru sure is a pet friendly bunch!
February 8, 2013 at 10:14 AM
We have three cats with a lot of litter boxes. Actually we use a very large under the bed storage box which works great. No one hovers over the end to pee or poop outside! Anyhow, when we finished our basement into a room, we made a cat litter room just for them. Their boxes are in there. It’s large enough so they are willing to go in without fear of getting cornered and we added shelving higher up so we have storage too. An all around win!
February 8, 2013 at 10:17 AM
Those are cute commercials.
February 8, 2013 at 11:47 AM
There are lots of apartments to pick from, but luckily Eko helped me narrow down the search because not that many places allow 90 pound dogs! It made my choices much less complicated.
February 8, 2013 at 12:35 PM
Seems everyone is posting the Subaru ads today!
Grant seems to be very very popular! LOLOLOL
February 8, 2013 at 12:37 PM
Cats and dogs can sell anything!
February 8, 2013 at 1:19 PM
Great idea by Subaru.
February 8, 2013 at 2:39 PM
Well….
Yesterday I decided to go on a hunger/thirst strike. My scribe was worried about me, so she decided to let me stay in the house all night. ~;o)=
Signed,
Stella the Great Newfenees, via her sleep deprived scribe
February 8, 2013 at 3:52 PM
When we were moving, Mom said dog-friendly was the only deal-breaker.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
February 8, 2013 at 8:27 PM
Kind of like my old friends, who I visit. They have been living alone in their big old house with their teeny tiny dog.. for years, everything falling down around their ears.. two weeks ago their little old old dog died. So now they have put their house on the market and are moving into a retirement home.. Amazing aye.. c
February 9, 2013 at 4:34 AM
Bless them….
February 9, 2013 at 6:26 AM
I know. They continued to struggle through, living alone until the dog had passed on. it was all about this little dog. He was the third member in their family and they were not going to leave without him .. so cool.. c
February 9, 2013 at 9:49 AM
When my hubby and I go out during the weekend, we try to find cities/towns/shops/restaurants that allow dogs. Thankfully, the amount of dog-friendly places here in California has increased since a few years ago!
February 9, 2013 at 9:57 AM
Yay!!!!!
February 9, 2013 at 11:56 AM
Jen is one smart cookie!
February 9, 2013 at 12:48 PM
Love the dog driving the Subaru ad.
We made sure when we were moving from Central New York to Florida that our two cats would be welcome at the hotels we stayed at along the way. It’s good to check ahead. We went to one, realized it was no longer what it was billed to be, and left to find another hotel.
February 9, 2013 at 3:21 PM
Very cute ads. I think pets sell products better than sexy ladies
I also enjoyed the comments of the readers. I was much taken with the old couple who wouldn’t leave their old dog behind and waited until she passed on before they moved…also the people who bought a low bed to help protect their daschund’s spine.
But all the comments were beautiful. After reading about the abuse of dogs and cats who end up in shelters, reading this blog and its comments is like basking in a spring sun that’s peeking out of a winter’s end sky.
February 9, 2013 at 3:24 PM
Yep, I believe that more people take good care of their animal companions than don’t. And I fault the animal rescue community for not pointing that out. It’s really not all doom and gloom ya know; the pet products industry actually grew during the recession!
February 9, 2013 at 9:53 PM
We lived in the country for 25 years just so we could have a dog and a big yard…no regrets!
February 10, 2013 at 10:46 PM
I hope they give you a Subaru
I saw the ads online and thought they were great. As you guys know, all of my decisions for my family are made after great consideration of the effect on all of us: me, Bubba, Bella and Beary. They’re definitely part of my family. And a very important part at that!