Most of what I am going to say is, or
should be, common knowledge.
We have become a very safety conscious
society – children’s safety, home safety and our own safety. Why is the safety
of our animals not that high on the list, if it is even thought of?
We have spoken about harnesses versus
collars and you know what we think, but think a bit further – what about when
your dogs are in your car? How do you restrain them? Or are you of the mind-set
that they are well behaved and will sit still?
Have you thought about what will happen to
them in an accident? They are as much at risk of flying through the windshield
as you or your children are.
So the cat is in the cat basket, how is the
cat basket secured?
Apart from the obvious injuries the dog or
cat may sustain, think about your own safety as well. I do not relish the
prospect of being hit behind the head by a dog or cat in an accident, do you?
Think about what will happen if you are in
an accident and the dog or cat gets out through a broken window or open door,
what are they going to do? They will do what comes naturally to them, they will
flee and probably become another stray animal, if they live.
Your car already has seat belts, use them
to secure the cat basket and there is a simple seat belt harness clip available
that will secure your dog. In the UK and a number of US states it is a
requirement that animals be restrained when travelling in a vehicle.
Don’t wait for an accident or legislation
to take preventive measures.
For your sake and your animal’s sake –
BUCKLE UP!
If you don’t want to, or can’t buy a
seatbelt right now, keep an eye on our Facebook page for our Easter Egg Hunt
where you can win a Car*Safe Seat Belt. In the meantime it is here on our
online shop.
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