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Grandma June Fired Up Her Old Pickup at Dusk. Blue Was Already in His Seat.

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The cab of the old pickup glows in the dusky light, and June looks completely at home behind the big steering wheel. She sits tall in her green quilted vest and plaid shirt, glasses perched on her nose and a contented smile on her face as she looks out at the street. Houses with glowing windows and potted flowers line the road. In the passenger seat, Blue sits upright, his blue merle face turned toward the camera, copper eyebrows raised and one blue eye shining. He looks like he takes his job as copilot very seriously.

Dogs love car rides, but safety should always come first. A dog sitting loose in the front seat can be hurt by an airbag or thrown forward in a sudden stop, and it may distract the driver. The safest way for dogs to ride is in the back seat, secured with a crash-tested harness and seat belt attachment, or in a properly anchored crate. Never let a dog ride loose in an open truck bed. Keep windows partly closed so heads stay inside, and never leave a dog alone in a parked car, since temperatures can rise quickly. Short, positive trips help nervous dogs feel more comfortable.

Wherever June is headed, whether to the feed store or just around the block, she clearly enjoys having her loyal copilot along. Some journeys are better shared.

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