Yesterday, we asked you how pets (cats & dogs) are supposed to be transported in passenger vehicles like cars, pickup trucks and SUVs. Many of you got the answer right that, yes, animals must be properly secured when outside of the passenger compartment. For example, a dog riding in the back of a pickup truck must be either in a crate, or tethered in such a way so the animal is not at risk of falling out of the back of the truck, or be at risk of strangulation. Whats a little less clear is how to transport your pets when they are inside a car. So consider this: if your pet is not properly secured inside your vehicle and the pet is determined to be a contributing factor in a collision, then you could be ticketed for driving without due care and attention under S.144 (1)(a) of the BC motor Vehicle Act. Here are a couple of examples of how NOT to transport your pets inside a car: - a driver with a dog in their lap has restricted body movement and will likely not have sufficient control over the vehicle if an evasive/sudden maneuver needs to be made - a pet on the rear dash is an incredibly dangerous spot to be. If the driver slams on the brakes, that pet becomes a projectile that can cause serious bodily harm and/or death - not just to the pet, but to other occupants in the car So when travelling with your pets, please secure them properly. Invest in a kennel/crate, a doggie seatbelt, or a pet divider if you have an SUV/wagon style vehicle. The BC SPCA (BCSPCA) has some great resources for securing your pets while traveling, and its worth taking a peek over at what they have to say. By protecting your pet, you are protecting not only your own safety and the safety of your pet, but also the emotional investment one makes in an animal companion.
Posted on: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 23:02:16 +0000
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