Nearly half of Canadians don't properly secure pets during road trips: survey
Half of surveyed Canadians aren’t securing their pets on road trips, and with fall’s fog, snow, and slippery roads, that can be a dangerous mix
Have you ever spotted someone driving with their dog perched on their lap, or with a pup’s head sticking out the window, ears flapping in the wind? As fun as it looks, it’s not as safe as it seems. A new survey from Allstate Canada reveals that while most Canadians love taking their pets on the road, nearly half of those surveyed aren’t securing them properly.
"We conducted a survey to understand how many Canadians were traveling with their pets, and we found that 84 per cent took their pets in the vehicle at least once a year. But only about 50 per cent actually restrain them with a harness or ventilated crate," explained Odel Laing, Agency Manager at Allstate Canada.
Fall is one of the busiest seasons for Canadian road trips, from closing up the cottage, to gathering for Thanksgiving, to chasing those famous fall colours. But mix in unpredictable weather and an unrestrained pet, and that’s where things can get even more risky.
"In the fall, we see extreme fog, early snow, or icy conditions. That can certainly impact driving, and if pets are not secured, it puts them and drivers at even greater risk," said Laing.
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