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Earl Climbed Into His Old Pickup. His Copilot Was Already Buckled In.

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Earl has both hands on the big thin steering wheel of his old green pickup, and he is grinning like a teenager with his first set of keys. Pearl sits upright in the passenger seat, collar on, tongue just peeking out, looking straight ahead as if she is the one giving directions. The cab is worn in all the right ways, with chipped paint, a cracked dash, and faded upholstery. Oddly enough, the view through the windows looks more like a cozy living room than an open road, with a lamp, bookshelves, and plants glowing warmly outside, which gives the whole scene a playful, storybook feel.

Many dogs love car rides, but safety matters even on short trips. An unrestrained dog can be thrown forward during a sudden stop, and a dog loose in the front seat can distract the driver. A crash-tested harness that clips into a seat belt, or a secured crate, keeps a dog safer. Front seats with airbags are generally not the best spot for a dog, so the back seat is often recommended. Dogs should never ride loose in an open truck bed. On warm days, never leave a dog alone in a parked vehicle, because the inside can heat up dangerously fast even with the windows cracked.

Wherever this ride is headed, Pearl looks completely sure she is the best copilot Earl has ever had. And judging by that smile, he agrees.

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