Anxiety in the car is usually about not being able to see out or brace against anything. A pet loose on a seat slides at every corner, and a pet down in the footwell has nothing to look at, and both add up to a journey spent bracing rather than resting. A raised, walled seat deals with both problems at once: height for the view, and sides solid enough to lean into when the road bends.

Adjustable straps anchor it across the car seat so the whole thing does not travel about, an internal tether clips to a harness to stop a dog stepping out at a junction, and the cover detaches for the machine, which is what you want after the first muddy weekend or the first bout of travel sickness. The structured sides give the enclosed, den-like feel that helps a small dog or a cat settle down instead of pacing from one window to the other.

• Raised booster design for a window view
• Adjustable straps to anchor it to the car seat
• Internal tether to clip onto a harness
• Structured, padded sides for a den-like feel
• Detachable, machine-washable cover
• Suits small dogs and cats
• No published dimensions; we will measure one on request

On the tether, specifically. Clip it to a harness and never to a collar, because in a hard stop a collar puts the entire load through the neck. And be clear about what this is: a contained, comfortable spot for the journey rather than a crash-tested restraint. Real crash protection means a tested harness or a properly secured crate.

Who it's for: Owners of small dogs and cats who travel often and want their pet settled, able to see out, and easy to clean up after.