Bark Buckle Up

bark buckle up pet safety program teaches and promotes pet safety while traveling with our pets. because more pets now travel with their owners, especially in vehicles, there is a risk to vehicle occupants and others should an accident occur. for first responders called to render aid the challenge of securing a frightened or injured animal, before treating victims, is of great concern. safety belts save lives, bark buckle up. it has been stated that in crashes, un-belted rear passengers increase nearly fivefold the risk of death for belted front passengers. but what about our pets. in an accident, an unrestrained animal is dangerous to the human passengers as well. even in an accident of only 30 mph, a 15-pound child can cause an impact of more than 675 pounds. a 60-pound dog can cause an impact of 2,700 pounds, slamming into a car seat, a windshield, or another passenger. even if the animal survives, it can impede the progress of rescue workers for whom every moment is precious. bark