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Grandma Nell Fired Up the Old Pickup for Errands. Her Co-Pilot Was Already Buckled In.

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The old pickup's cab is worn and familiar, with a big thin steering wheel and a cracked dashboard that has seen many miles. Grandma Nell sits behind the wheel in her olive quilted vest, seatbelt across her shoulder, white hair tousled, and eyes on the road ahead. Pepper sits upright in the passenger seat beside her, his blue collar bright against his black and white coat, staring straight forward with the solemn expression of a dog who takes navigation very seriously. Through the window, a house with potted flowers and a wooden fence slides past.

Car rides are a joy for many dogs, but safety in the vehicle is worth a little thought. An unrestrained dog can be thrown forward in a sudden stop, and a dog loose in the front seat can distract the driver. Options like a crash-tested harness that clips to a seatbelt, a secured crate, or a dedicated back-seat setup help keep everyone safer. Front airbags can also be dangerous for dogs, so the back seat is often recommended when possible. Keep windows cracked only enough that a dog cannot jump out, and never leave a dog alone in a parked vehicle in warm weather.

Pepper looks like a seasoned co-pilot here, calm and attentive, as though the trip to the feed store could not happen without him.

Every errand is an adventure when your best friend is riding shotgun.

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