Car Safety

Car safety is vitally important when you are on the road with your pets.

“If you are traveling anywhere in a car, you want your pet secured,” says PetRescue’s Paula Krenkel. “It’s for your safety as well as your pet’s safety.” Your pet should be secured in a carrier, a dog car seat, or a harness. “If they are not secured and there is an accident, it could be deadly,” adds Krenkel.

And beware of the summer heat. “We tell all our adopters to never leave your pet in a hot car or van, as the heat goes up in a car rapidly and can be dangerous,” cautions Krenkel.