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Elderly couple squeezed into the cab of an old pickup truck with a tricolor Basset Hound sitting on a plaid blanket in front. 17 / 40

Grandpa Started the Old Pickup. Rufus Already Had the Window Seat Picked Out.

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The cab of this old pickup has seen a lot of miles, from the dusty dashboard to the dents along the door. Grandpa sits in a black cap and canvas jacket with a crinkly-eyed smile, and Grandma in her blue cardigan leans in close, one hand resting on Rufus. The Basset Hound has squeezed onto a plaid blanket on the bench seat, head tilted, ears flopping, gazing out the window like he is ready to navigate. A thermos is tucked by the gearshift, and through the windshield a porch full of potted plants waits for their return.

Car rides can be a highlight for many dogs, but safety matters as much for pets as for people. An unrestrained dog can be injured by sudden stops, and a dog in the front seat can be hurt by a deploying airbag. A crash-tested harness clipped to a seat belt, or a secured crate in the back seat, offers far more protection. Never leave a dog alone in a parked vehicle on a warm day, since temperatures inside can rise quickly even with the windows cracked. For older or heavier dogs like this one, a ramp or a gentle lift helps them get in and out without straining their backs.

Wherever this truck is headed, the passengers seem happy just to be riding together. Sometimes the trip to the feed store is the best part of the week.

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