The invention relates to a system for acquiring the vital status of animals, which comprises at least one first device for acquiring vital functions, and at least one signal transmission means, wherein the first device has at least two first and/or second sensors arranged at a distance from each other. The components of the system for acquiring the vital status of animals can be detachably connected with each other by connectors.

The invention further relates to a method for determining the vital status of animals, wherein the vital functions are acquired by a first device with at least two first and/or second sensors arranged at a distance from each other, wherein the acquired data are transmitted by at least one signal transmission means to a data processing device, and there processed and evaluated, and from the data processing device to an external output device, which outputs the vital status of animals.

An animal lifting device and method is provided. In particular, a hip member and a chest member are provided that have handles thereon. The chest member and the hip member may be selectively interconnected to each other with an interconnection member. The chest member may include an upper portion, shoulder pads, a chest pad, a center cross member, and an adjustable strap. The hip member may include an upper portion, an adjustable sling, and adjustable straps.

An animal lifting device and method is provided. In particular, a hip member and a chest member are provided that have handles thereon. The chest member and the hip member may be selectively interconnected to each other with an interconnection member. The chest member may include an upper portion, shoulder pads, a chest pad, a center cross member, and an adjustable strap. The hip member may include an upper portion, an adjustable sling, and adjustable straps.

A multi-purpose emergency services strap for facilitating lifting, transporting or carrying an individual has a strap body with a plurality of independent loops formed in the strap body. The independent loops include at least two adjacent, proximal leg loops formed in the strap body on either side of the midline, end loops on each end of the multi-purpose emergency services strap, and a plurality of adjacent handles formed in the strap body positioned distal to each of the at least two adjacent, leg loops and proximal to the end loops. The multi-purpose emergency services strap also includes a back strap and attachment loops that can be variously configured for many rescue and transport applications for humans and animals.

A thermal support for animals and method of use thereof is provided. The thermal support comprises a first portion, a strap portion, and a thermal insert. The first portion comprises a flexible fabric configured to conform to at least a portion of the animal. The first portion comprises an opening configured to receive the animal and a shape configured to support the animal when received by the opening. The first portion comprises a pocket configured to contact the animal when received by the opening. The strap portion is configured to enable lifting of the first portion. The thermal insert is configured to be heated and/or cooled. The thermal insert is removably positioned in the pocket of the first portion such that the thermal insert can transfer heat to or from the animal when received by the opening and when heated and/or cooled.

The invention presents a harness assembly for lifting and supporting an animal in mobility. The assembly comprises a front and rear harness sections releasably attached by a lifting leash. Both the front and rear harness sections can be used independently. Both the front and rear harness sections are comprised of upper and lower sections releasably attached to one another. The rear harness section lifts the animal from both the hips and waist resulting in less stress than other devices.

The disclosed technology includes self-inflating animal harness systems. The self-inflating harness system can include a harness configured to be secured to an animal, an airbag attached to the harness and configured to inflate to protect the animal, and a controller in communication with the airbag. The controller can be configured to receive data from one or more sensors and determine, based on the received data, whether the data is indicative of a collision. In response to determining that the data is indicative of a collision, the controller can be configured to output a control signal to the airbag to cause the airbag to inflate.

The pet security device for vehicles comprises a harness provided with straps that includes two first straps (1), each of them including at one end a fastening element (2); a second strap (3) that crosses the first straps (1); and a third strap (4), whose ends are attached to the ends of the second strap (3).

It provides an increased security in comparison to other security devices for pets that are not specifically designed for their use in vehicles.

A dog rescue harness that is configured to be carried by a dog. The rescue harness is incorporated with a dog chest harness. The rescue harness may be stowed on or within the chest harness prior to use. If needed, the rescue harness may be deployed.

A pet carrying backpack includes a bottom panel, a front panel, a rear panel, a right-side panel, and a left-side panel connected to form a bag with an open top. The open top includes a collar forming an opening which allows a head of an animal within the bag to protrude therefrom. The collar may be adjustable. Shoulder straps are disposed on and extend from the front panel. Paw holes are disposed on a front of the backpack body above the shoulder straps and below the collar. The paw holes are configured to accommodate paws or legs of the animal. A pet carrying platform is disposed within the bag above the bottom panel and below the open top. The pet carrying platform forms a storage compartment below the pet carrying platform and a pet compartment above the pet carrying platform.