Partner with the Trusted Leader in Pet Safety and Consumer Protection
Center for Pet Safety (CPS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to scientifically evaluating pet products and setting independent safety standards that protect families and their pets. We fill a critical regulatory gap with data-driven research, consumer advocacy, and national education initiatives.
Partner with the Trusted Leader in Pet Safety and Consumer Protection
Center for Pet Safety (CPS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to scientifically evaluating pet products and setting independent safety standards that protect families and their pets. We fill a critical regulatory gap with data-driven research, consumer advocacy, and national education initiatives.
Why Foundations & Corporations Partner with CPS
Independent & Unbiased
No ties to pet product manufacturers. We serve the public interest.
Proven Impact
National media coverage, elevated CSR visibility, and meaningful community engagement.
Science-Backed Standards
Rigorous testing and certification trusted by consumers worldwide.
Our New Partnership with Volvo Trucks
Empowering truck drivers to travel safely with their pets.
Breakthroughs & Milestones
- Invented the first Crash Test Dog and set global benchmarks for pet travel safety.
- Published independent crashworthiness studies that reshaped the pet product industry.
- Created the CPS Certified™ program, guiding safer consumer choices.
- Advanced injury biomechanics research with leading universities.
- Launched PAWS UP for Safety®, a national family education initiative.
- Investigated fatal flaws in toys, food containers, and automatic litter boxes.
Strategic Partnership Opportunities
Join leading organizations and foundations – Volvo Trucks, Subaru, Wells Fargo, Johnson Controls/Adient, Beaird Family Foundation – in scaling our mission.
Research Sponsorships
Fund studies aligned with your values.
Education Partnerships
Co-create branded safety resources that reflect your mission.
Capacity Building
Expand CPS’s reach through grants and sponsorships.
Let’s Drive Change Together
Contact us today to explore partnerships tailored to your mission. Together, we can protect millions of pets and families through credible research, innovation, and education.
The Market Power of Pet Owners¹
A fast-growing, high-spending consumer segment.
U.S. pet care spending surpassed $150 billion in 2025.
Dog owners spend an average of $2,524 annually.
Cat owners spend an average of $1,499 annually.
A Massive, Emotionally Invested Audience²
%
U.S. households — 86.9 million homes — own a pet.
%
of pet owners consider their pets part of the family.
households that own a dog.
households that own a cat.
households own freshwater fish.
From Our Founder
How Volvo Trucks and Center for Pet Safety Are Strengthening Safety for Drivers and Their Pet Co-Pilots
What happens when a biomechanical engineer and a pet safety expert put a Volvo big rig through a “pet test”? The results could change how millions of drivers travel with their furry co-pilots…
The Case for Independent Research in a Manufacturer-Driven Industry
The pet industry is a $273 billion market. But almost none of those products have been independently tested for safety, and the groups writing the rules have a financial stake in the outcome…
Driving Pet Safety Innovation: The Role of Foundations and Corporate Sponsors
Discover how foundations and brands partner with CPS to advance science-backed research, education, and pet product safety standards…