Unrestrained dogs dangerous to driver, passenger, and man's best friend.
AAA reports nearly 60% of dog owners have driven while distracted by their pets as passengers.
Taking man's best friend for a ride, can be risky.
Luis Aisa adopted his pet, Missy, 1 month ago from the Tulsa SPCA.
"She's just like a baby of your own, it's part of the family," Aisa said. "I put her in back of the car make sure she's sitting, because if you break, she might go forward or backward. Dogs don't have baby seats."
Dr. Melissa Montgomery, Tulsa SPCA Veterinarian, is promoting safety habits.
"Absolutely some kind of restraint is necessary and will keep everyone safer, dogs shouldn't ride on anyone's lap without a harness or device," Dr. Montgomery said.
The animal expert highly recommends pets be secured with a leash.
"Animals have fallen out or jumped out thinking they need to protect their owner," Dr. Montgomery said. "We can secure the pet to the headrest and in the back seat often to the seat belt."
Taking those extra steps can protect dogs from serious injury, or in some cases, death.
It is also recommended that dog owners purchase open, cage-like containers to transport dogs and to keep them cool in the heat.
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