Good article about the dangers of leaving your pet in the car, but the picture of a dog with it's head out the car window is also a big no-no. Many dogs are injured or killed every year when they are struck by debris or fall from a moving vehicle. Same thing for riding in the bed of a truck. If you must take your pet traveling with you, treat them like the rest of the family and make sure that they can't move about (or be thrown about) the vehicle. Many pet carriers can be buckled in (similar to buckling in a carseat) and there are special dog harnesses that buckle in as well. Help prevent traffic accidents by keeping your pet safely in the back seat, not standing in your lap (potentially blocking your view or distracting you from traffic) or interfering with the use of the brake pedal. They really will survive much better waiting at home for you instead of being left in the car while you run errands. Are the few extra minutes you spend with them on the way to the store really worth the risk to their lives and the heartache if they die from heatstroke or a car accident?
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