Top Veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker and Dogcars.Com Pick the Most Economical Dog-Friendly Vehicles

DogCars.com, the only automotive resource for dog-lovers, picks its "Top 5 at 25" -- five vehicles that offer a fuel-efficiency rating of around 25 mpg and have a base price less than $25,000. All the chosen vehicles are perfect for dog-lovers on a budget. All the picks have been "vetted" by Dr. Marty Becker, popular veterinarian for ABC-TV's "Good Morning America" and pet-care columnist for Universal Press Syndicate.

Bonners Ferry, ID (PRWEB) August 28, 2008 -- Gas prices got you howling at the moon? DogCars.com (http://www.DogCars.com), the only auto resource just for dog-lovers, may have the answer with its list of the top five DogCars with good fuel efficiency (25 mpg or better) and a relatively low price tag (under $25,000).

It's called the DogCars.com "Top 5 at 25."

The list, which actually includes six DogCars because of a tie, looks at the factors that make a vehicle a champion when it comes to moving our furry family members. A DogCars.com review team led by best-selling author Dr. Marty Becker, ABC-TV's "Good Morning America" veterinarian and the Universal Press Syndicate pet-care columnist, put together the list after considering all the 2008 model year vehicles that fit the criteria.

"Many dog-loving families are facing the financial reality of having to choose between taking their pets with them on the road, or leaving them home to take a smaller, cheaper vehicle," said Dr. Becker. "We want no dogs left behind, so we did the research and came up the best vehicles for the job."

The DogCars "Top 5 at 25" picks have:

* Fold-flat seats.

* Lots of usable cargo space, relative to the size of the vehicle.

* Wide, square hatchbacks, with as little rear slope as possible, to maximize cargo space and make loading dogs easier.

* Door/window locks, so the dog can't accidentally unlock a door or roll down a window.

* All-wheel or four-wheel-drive a bonus, since many dog-lovers also love outdoor activities.

The "Top 5 at 25" list (with alternate selections) includes:

* Subaru Forester (20/26 mpg, $19,995); alternate: Suzuki Forenza and Volkswagen Passat wagons.

* Pontiac Vibe (26/33 mpg; $15,895) and the Honda Fit (28/34 mpg, $13,950); alternate: Toyota Matrix and Kia Rondo.

* Scion xB (22/28 mpg; $15,650): alternate: Honda Element.

* Saturn Vue crossover (19/26 mpg, $22,150); alternate: Saturn Vue hybrid.

* Dodge Grand Caravan (17/24 mpg; $23,290); alternate: Mazda 5 crossover.

Complete information on the "Top 5 at 25" list is at DogCars.com (http://www.DogCars.com).

DogCars.com (http://www.DogCars.com) is affiliated with PetConnection.com (http://www.PetConnection.com), a pet-lover's destination site that provides free pet care information and a free monthly e-mail newsletter. DogCars.com and PetConnection.com share a monthly grand prize drawing for $1,000 in free pet supplies. Pet-lovers can sign up for the prize drawing from either Web site.

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