Unless the family’s beloved pet fits into a seatbelt, driving with Fido or Fluffy can become a concern for motorists, unless they drive animal-friendly vehicles like used Jeep Liberties in New Jersey.

The compact SUV made a recent list compiled by researchers from Edmunds Automotive and pet safety advocates Bark Buckle Up, thanks to features like side-impact airbags and rear seats than can fold flat.

“Regardless of which vehicle you own, it is critical to safely restrain your pet when you’re driving,” asserted Christina Selter, Bark Buckle UP founder. “Even the calmest unrestrained pets can become frightened in a moving vehicle, distract the driver and cause an accident.”

The two groups say that roughly 80 percent of all pet dogs travel in vehicles at least once in their lifetime, but unrestrained animals weighing 60 pounds can have the same impact as a 2,700 pound object in a 35 mile-per-hour crash.

Buyers considering used Jeep Liberties in New Jersey may find more than pet safety features in the 2005 model: the SUV got an exterior update and buyers may be able to find one with a more efficient diesel engine, according to Cars.com.