The question of whether or not a dog (or other animal) should ever be left in a car is, to some, debatable. But, once the facts are taken into consideration, the issue isn’t up for debate. You may be tempted to take your pet with you when the weather is nice, but here are some possible scenarios and what could happen as a result.
You may see it quite often as you’re driving around town: dogs riding in the back of trucks. You might even do it yourself. Why not? It seems so convenient to just load them up in the back and take them with you. It’s safe, right? Unfortunately, it’s not safe at all. According to the Humane Society of the United States, 100,000 dogs are killed each year in accidents involving riding in truck beds.
We love traveling with our dogs. Whether across town or across country we take them along. But what happens if you have an accident. Worse yet, what would happen to your dog if you are hurt bad enough you have to go to the hospital? If you are unconscious or so badly shaken that you go into shock, chances are the animal control officer would be called to the scene to take charge of your dog.
Literally translated as a “Lucky Bag” or “Fortune Bag”, the Fukubukuro is Japan’s version of the gift pack, or those food baskets given around the world at Christmastime and the New Year. Of course, as with all things Japanese, this time the humble gift pack or fruit basket has been taken to new heights, in true Japanese-style – bigger, better and well, just better.
Can’t bear to leave the family pet in a kennel and don’t want your trusted companion stuck in commercial’s cargo section? No need to worry. One benefit of private jet travel is the opportunity to take the pride and joy of the family with you in the main cabin. Despite the fact that pets are often considered members of the family, the FAA classifies pets as cargo.
