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Smiling grandmother in a denim shirt sits at the wheel of an old pickup with a Jack Russell Terrier in the passenger seat. 24 / 40

Abuela Fired Up the Old Pickup for a Grocery Run. Her Copilot Was Already Aboard.

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The paint is faded, the dashboard is dusty and the old pickup has more character than most cars on the road. Abuela Rosa sits behind the big steering wheel in a denim shirt and floral apron, gray hair pinned up, smiling widely as if this truck has carried her through decades of good stories. A canvas grocery bag on the bench seat spills apples and leafy greens, and a plaid blanket is folded behind the seat. Beside her, Chispa sits upright and proud in the passenger spot, gazing over at Rosa with a calm, loyal expression, ready for wherever the road goes next.

Plenty of dogs love car rides, but safety matters even for short trips around town. Loose dogs can be thrown forward during sudden stops or become a distraction to the driver. A crash-tested harness clipped to a seat belt, a secured crate or a dog car seat for small breeds are all good options. Keeping dogs in the back seat is often recommended, since airbags can injure a small dog in the front. Avoid letting dogs ride with their heads far out the window, where debris can hurt their eyes. And never leave a dog alone in a parked vehicle, because temperatures inside can climb dangerously fast, even on mild days.

The groceries are loaded and the radio is probably playing something old. With Chispa at her side, every errand feels a bit like a road trip for Rosa.

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