3 years ago I was t-boned by a driver that ran a red light. As my airbags deployed and the car spun, I reached over to hold onto my dog. Time slowed down and my sole focus in those chaotic seconds was keeping him safe. Mama bear energy. I’ll never forget the look of fear on his face.

By some miracle no one was injured. Every so often I reflect on the accident with deep gratitude it didn’t turn out worse. And with a humble reverence for how quickly mundane moments can turn terrifying due to factors largely out of my control.

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omg so scary was the dog on a kennel or something or in this case him being unleashed was useful for you to grab him???

glad it was only a scare and all are ok

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Yea unleashed so I was able to hold onto him fortunately 🙏

makes you think!!

really scared to get my dog onto a car and dunno whats the real best way to do so safely (regardless of law abiding )

Most vets and trainers will say the safest thing is to have them in a crate that’s secured in the vehicle

Yes, unfortunately no win win. I’ve seen those straps…never heard of anyone that regularly uses them so can’t attest to how effective they are. Seems like a good option though

Sometimes I worry a crate will get sandwiched and I won't be able to open the crate and they'll be stuck and car could engulf in flames

There is no win win really.

They do make straps you can click into the seatbelt as they wear a harness

a crate won't have airbags tho... so makes me uncredeulous / uncomfortable

but I guess you can overthink this and its all mostly luck on how it comes down to