We're hoping that this black and tan longhair is recovering well after a serious accident which also injured 3 people yesterday in Redding, California. The Dachshund was thrown from the cab of a pickup truck and suffered back injuries. "It was in a lot of pain," said.Capt. Lee Anne Smith of Redding Animal Regulation.
A receptionist at the animal hospital where the Dachshund was taken wouldn't give an update on the dog's condition Wednesday evening because she didn't have the permission of its owners. Source.
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oh no! I never let my dog ride in the car without his "seat belt" on. It's so unsafe!
ReplyDeleteI hate when I see loose dogs wandering around in someone's car - maybe then need "buckle up" infomercials on tv for dogs! :)
I recently transported my two small dogs (one a doxie) in a soft carrier strapped into the backseat seat belts. Seeing this scares me to death!
ReplyDeleteI have one of the Hug A Dox seatbelts for my Milo. While he doesn't like it so much (he likes to sit in the driver's seat --- literally and figuratively!) it definitely gives me peace of mind!
ReplyDeleteI also get lots of comments on it, and wish everyone would have a seatbelt for their dogs.
I recently switched my car insurance to Progressive; they include a Pet Injury Benefit for up to $1,000 if he or she is hurt during a car accident, this would be used toward any veterinary costs. In the sad event that you should lose your dog in a car accident, they will pay you $1,000 death benefit. It's not much, but it's nice that they include it in their policy.
ReplyDeleteGood policy Rachel. Do they request that the dog is belted/crated or harnessed? I can't see a insurance co. paying out if precautions were not taken.
ReplyDeleteNo, there is nothing in the policy that says that the dog must be harnessed/belted or crated.
ReplyDeleteBoth my weins have 2 hug a dog harnesses. Just in case we need to leave one with gramma. The also have a booster seat so they can see out.
ReplyDeleteVery informative. It is important that pets are either harnessed or in a crate when traveling for their safety. An identification tag would also be helpful in case of an accident because there are chances that pets run away from the scene.
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