One of my greatest joys in writing What to Expect When Adopting a Dog was connecting with the many pet professionals that shared their expertise with me.

Once the book was complete, I started sharing it with shelters and rescue groups in my network- another joy. They can’t wait to share it with the individuals and families that come through their doors in search of a new pup. They know that the information in the book would make it easier for prospective and new pet parents, and ultimately for the dogs.

But the challenge for many of these organizations is money. They work so hard to save lives yet it takes many people and is very costly. So how can they get my book into the hands of the folks it can help without tying up precious, lifesaving funds?

Enter Pupsaver–  one of the amazing companies I discovered while writing What to Expect When Adopting a Dog. They make, among other things, dog safety car seats that help protect your pup when they travel in the car with you. Their rear-facing design catches your dog upon impact and acts as a protective barrier to prevent contact with hard surfaces.

Pupsaver supports rescue in a big way and they were super excited to be mentioned in my book. Here’s what they decided to do to give back and help educate new pet parents.

First, they donated copies of my book to the Greenville Humane Society in South Carolina. Greenville is now able to hand out free copies to new dog families when they adopt from their shelter. With a copy of What to Expect When Adopting a Dog in hand, new pet parents now have answers to many of the questions that come up. And in the month of February, Pupsaver will offer a free paperback copy to anyone who purchases one of their car seats from their website!

Please check out the Pupsaver seat to see if it’s right for you and your dog. Whether you bring your dog on car rides frequently or just occasionally, safety should always be first. If you’ve been considering a safety seat for your dog anyway, now is a great time because you will get a free copy of What to Expect When Adopting a Dog too!