05/14/2026
I've been laughed at and mocked over my insistence that dogs riding in my car be safely restrained - in a secure crate or in a harness and seatbelt attachment.
Today, my friend Leo and I were reminded why. A big 'ole Texas truck veered into our lane. I SLAMMED on the brakes, laid on the horn with one hand and steered with the other as safely as I could to the edge of the curb. If I steered too steeply, we'd flip over. If I didn't brake hard and honk, we'd have been plowed into.
Thankfully, Leo was, as always, wearing a harness and securely attached to a seat belt strap. He was thrown forward and caught by his safety equipment with no injuries. My heart probably suffered a little damage from the panic, and my hand is bruised from how hard I slammed the horn. Importantly, we live to play another day.
Stay safe out there!