You wouldn’t drive off without strapping your toddler or young child into a seatbelt, would you?  That wouldn’t be safe, right?  So why would you drive off without strapping in your dog?

Dog restraints are a safety feature that many people overlook.  I think we just naturally take it for granted (I know that I have).  No one ever brings up a pet that was injured in a car accident, but I’m sure it happens.

“A loose dog in the front passenger seat may be killed by the airbag. An injured or frightened dog who’s loose may interfere with emergency personnel, or even bite them. A scared, disoriented dog may survive the crash only to be hit by a passing car.”

If this sounds like an issue you need to catch up on, check out this article, Dogs and Car Safety, from one of my favorite websites – QuickAndDirtyTips.com!