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Bringing Dogs in Cars

When carrying your pet in the car, you must be careful not to wear loose, because it can be as dangerous as a bomb.

Bringing Dogs in CarsThere are no statistics on accidents caused by stray dogs in the car, but we know there are many. The animal is not aware of the danger they put to their owners when they make mimes, when behind the wheel.

A loose pet in the car is always distracting occupants, either by moving, changing position, biting the seats, throwing up, putting your face in front of the driver, standing on their knees, or otherwise.

In the event of a crash a loose dog in the car can be a killer for people who are ahead of him. The experts on the subject said, “a pet 50 pounds (22.5 kg.), In a collision at 35 miles per hour (55 km / h) is projected forward as a cannonball with 1,500 pounds ( 680 kg.) force and that can cause serious injury to those who are in the front seat. “

He recommended that pet owners make responsible travel with animals, harness and tie carrying the dog in the back seat, in the middle, that will help the animal get hurt, he is dismissed and hurt someone . Also said to be bound in case of accident will not run, or often do not allow meet their owners,

In Oregon are considering a bill to fine motorists who are driving with a pet sitting on his lap. Hawaii is the only state, or one of the few that prohibits motorists who are driving with a pet sitting on his lap.