Pet booster seat system and method

A pet booster seat system for a vehicle including, comprising:

• a) a seat in a vehicle and a restraining belt mounted adjacent said seat, wherein said restraining belt is configured to be tightened and includes a first belt section selectively attachable to a second belt section;
• b) a booster seat frame member configured to be placed on said seat, wherein said frame member has a height and defines an open top and an interior area;
• c) wherein said frame member defines restraining belt openings through which said restraining belt is disposed and tightened;
• d) wherein said frame member defines at least one harness strap mounting point;
• e) and at least one harness strap mounted to said harness strap mounting point.

A method for restraining a pet on the lap portion of a seat within a vehicle, comprising the steps of:

• a) placing a booster seat frame member on the lap portion of a seat within a vehicle, where in said frame member includes a defined interior area and an open top and harness straps and wherein said vehicle includes a restraining belt mounted adjacent to said seat;
• b) placing a cushion within said interior area of said booster seat frame member wherein said cushion has a top surface with a height substantially matching or less than the height of said frame member;
• c) disposing said restraining belt through apertures defined in said frame member;
• d) tightening said restraining belt to hold said frame member on said seat;
• e) placing a pet wearing a harness on said top surface of said cushion;
• and,
• f) attaching said harness straps to the harness on the pet.