Bark Buckle UP, the recognized leader and experts for pet travel safety,  awarded the Pet Safe Choice Vehicle Awards "TOP DOG" to the Ford Edge at the 2010 New York International Auto Show.

Bark Buckle UP's founder Pet Safety Lady Christina Selter and her furry friends also awarded the "TOP DOG" Pet Safe Hotel of choice to Sheraton Hotels, Retailer of choice award to Bass Pro, and Airline of choice awards to Southwest airlines. During the presentation, Greg Kleva, host of Martha Stewart radio show "It's a Dog's Life," the Pet Safety Lady, and furry friends wearing the Doggie Seat Belt hopped in and out of cars and stole the show with their animal antics and demonstrations of dog and car travel safety.

Registered vehicles were evaluated on a variety of pet-related aspects, including how easily the vehicle accommodates animals and kennels of various sizes, ease of access to pet from within the vehicle, ease of pet entry and exit, ventilation for animals in the rear, as well as whether the vehicle has pet-friendly surfaces, and adaptability for third party pet travel or safety gear. Ford received four out of the top ten honors for 2010 Pet Safe Vehicles of Choice List, including the Ford Transit Connect, Edge, Flex, and the Lincoln MKT.

"With more than 340,000 vehicles sold since it was originally launched in late 2006, the Ford Edge has been meeting the needs of customers who demand style, technology, performance and capability in a compelling package," said Brett Burin, Ford Edge Marketing Manager. "We look ahead with excitement this summer to the arrival of the new 2011 Edge, which adds even more revolutionary technology and class-leading performance. And with a suite of safety features, flexible seating and nearly 70 cubic feet of cargo space, the Ford Edge is perfect for those traveling with pets."