If you have ever slammed on your brakes and had your dog come flying forward, you understand how hazardous the roads can be for a dog. Dr. Joe Evans of Nederland, Colorado says that last year 91 dogs came to his clinic due to car related injuries. Of those 13 were killed.
Animal safety is a major concern in our country.
There are at least 27 Statutes in 25 U.S. states that have laws protecting animals being transported. California, requires that dogs be tethered in vehicles. Other states, including New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Oregon, Washington, and Rhode Island, have restricted dogs from pick-up trucks or open vehicles with the exception of some working dogs. Your best Friend's safety rides on the Roadie from Ruff Rider. In fact, the Roadie has been tested at CTL Labs in Denver, Colorado on a Tinius Olsen Machine, and was shown to exceed S.A.E. tensile strength standards for human seat belts.