Like many of us, you may consider traveling with your pet as a comforting way to get around.So, while you’re on the road with your furry friend, always remember: your pet’s safety is in your hands.  In the irregular geometry of your car’s interior, pets can find it difficult to perform their customary acrobatics when responding to sudden g-forces, potentially suffering harm to bones and soft tissue even in non-emergency acceleration and deceleration scenarios.  So, let’s look at how we can keep our four-legged crew members safe while we’re on the road.Can Pets Wear Seat Belts? In a word, no.

Pets cannot wear seat belts intended for humans.The American Kennel Club recommends using crates and carriers made of a strong material, such as aluminum for safe transportation.For small pets, popular consumer models with shells made of synthetic materials and gated with metal wire can be sufficient — if properly secured — to protect against moderate banging and bumping.

For larger pets that require a bit of roaming room, a barrier can be installed to separate the animal from human passengers.When it comes to harnesses, the Center for Pet Safety, a nonprofit and advocacy organization, conducted research that found not all of these devices worked as intended.The AKC recommends using harnesses with thick padded straps that allow pets to sit upright or lie down while restrained.

Common Sense Pet Travel As is often the case, a little common sense can go a long way, so let’s take a look at some sensible tips for pet travel: Add a Level of Confidence Traveling with your pet should be an enjoyable experience.With a little extra planning and precautions, you and your pet can ride in style – and with ease.Add an additional level of safety to your route by protecting yourself, your property and of course, your pet, with a policy from Erie Insurance.

Contact us today to find out how you can maximize your peace of mind while you and your furry copilot take to the open road together.ERIE insurance products and services are provided by one or more of the following insurers: Erie Insurance Exchange, Erie Insurance Company, Erie Insurance Property & Casualty Company, Flagship City Insurance Company and Erie Family Life Insurance Company (home offices: Erie, Pennsylvania) or Erie Insurance Company of New York (home office: Rochester, New York).  The companies within the Erie Insurance Group are not licensed to operate in all states.Refer to the company licensure and states of operation information.

The insurance products and rates, if applicable, described in this blog are in effect as of January 2024 and may be changed at any time.  Insurance products are subject to terms, conditions and exclusions not described in this blog.The policy contains the specific details of the coverages, terms, conditions and exclusions.  The insurance products and services described in this blog are not offered in all states.  ERIE life insurance and annuity products are not available in New York.  ERIE Medicare supplement products are not available in the District of Columbia or New York.  ERIE long term care products are not available in the District of Columbia and New York.  Eligibility will be determined at the time of application based upon applicable underwriting guidelines and rules in effect at that time.Your ERIE agent can offer you practical guidance and answer questions you may have before you buy.

A better insurance experience starts with ERIE.Haven’t heard of us? Erie Insurance started with humble beginnings in 1925 with a mission to emphasize customer service above all else.Though we’ve grown to reach the Fortune 500 list, we still haven’t lost the human touch.

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