Vehicle window insert for pet safety

A vehicle window safety system comprising:

• a collapsible frame configured to attach to a vehicle window opening;
• a barrier structure coupled to the frame, the barrier structure comprising a mesh portion configured to permit airflow and a solid portion configured to provide weather protection;
• an attachment assembly configured to secure the frame to the vehicle at multiple contact points;
• and
• a movable cover configured to provide selective coverage of the mesh portion.

A pet safety apparatus for vehicle windows comprising:

• a rectangular frame configured to span a vehicle window opening;
• a mesh screen attached to the frame and having openings sized to prevent passage of a pet's head while permitting airflow;
• solid panels attached to the frame and comprising at least side panels and a top panel;
• an attachment mechanism comprising adjustable hooks and clamps configured to secure the frame to a vehicle window and door frame;
• and
• a folding mechanism configured to collapse the frame into a substantially flat storage configuration.

A method of securing a pet in a vehicle with an open window comprising:

• unfolding a collapsible frame from a storage configuration to an expanded configuration;
• positioning the frame within a vehicle window opening;
• engaging an attachment mechanism to secure the frame between a vehicle window and a door frame, the attachment mechanism comprising hooks and clamps;
• positioning a pet adjacent to a mesh screen coupled to the frame, the mesh screen configured to allow the pet to experience airflow while preventing exit from the vehicle;
• and
• selectively deploying a movable cover to provide weather protection over the mesh screen.