[HairOfTheDog]

The big danger for pets riding along in cars is that they get thrown out during a crash.

Actually the biggest danger to people is an eighty pound dog flying around in the car with you. I put up a partition in my old Bronco when I was traveling with my ole labrador a lot... I pictured that if I ever got in a wreck, he'd break my neck.

This is a good idea for folk that travel with their pets alot, like I do! Of course - I've graduated to a pickup with a canopy in the back for the dawgs.

Ping!

Other articles with keyword "DOGGIEPING" since 12/29/04

Been awhile since I doggie pinged... I think I missed a few pings in the last week - was busy posting on less important matters, and I know I ignored a few really depressing stories because I'd had enough downers... but I'm back on track now.

[alwaysconservative]

Thanks for the ping! My dog used to sit on the front passenger seat, (no, I didn't open the windows for her) but now that she is going blind, she feels much more secure in the back seat of my mini-van. I would like to get a more "dog-friendly" car, but something that I am comfortable with also.

[doberville]

I travel with pets in crates ONLY now. Lost a lovely 2y.o. Dobie when he flew from the back of the Jeep and hit the windscreen in an accident.

As noted in your post, if he'd been on the other side he would have fractured my neck. . .