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Grandma Dot Hopped Into the Old Truck. Her Copilot Was Already Buckled In.

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The old truck's paint is faded and its dashboard is worn smooth, but the passenger seat is very much occupied. Grandma Dot sits behind the big steering wheel in a gray cardigan, curly gray hair and glasses glinting in the evening light, smiling sideways at her copilot. Waffles fills up the passenger side with a fluffy sable coat, a dark collar and an expression of total seriousness, looking straight ahead as if she is reading the road. Through the windows, warm string lights glow on a porch, and a cluttered stoop with boots, potted plants and a pile of blankets hints at a home just steps away.

Dogs love riding along, but a little preparation makes car trips safer. An unrestrained dog can be hurt during sudden stops or distract the driver. Crash-tested harnesses that attach to a seat belt, secured crates or booster seats for smaller dogs are good options, and the back seat is generally safer than the front because of airbags. Keep heads inside the window to protect eyes and ears from debris. Never leave a dog alone in a parked vehicle, even for a quick errand, because temperatures can rise dangerously fast. Short, positive drives can also help dogs that feel nervous in the car.

Wherever Dot is headed this evening, Waffles is clearly ready to go. She has the look of a dog who has never once been left behind.

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