I can't describe the horror of helplessly spinning around and around and seeing my dog actually flying out onto the road.

I don't know HOW she lived. It really is a miracle that she suffered no internal bleeding or fractures...only a moderate brachial plexus injury that looks like it might eventually heal with no need for amputation. I think our guardian angels were riding shotgun that day.

However my dog is in a lot pf pain and distress and it hurts terribly to know that it all could have been avoided if I'd buckled her up with a safety harness.

I urge EVERYONE with pets to invest in safety harnesses. Use them for EVERY car ride, EVERY time...no matter how short the trip or where you're driving!

I was only driving to a neighborhood a few blocks away to walk my dog when this happened. Now we don't know if she'll ever walk again. If you're worried about the cost of quality harnesses...well, $60-$70 dollars is NOTHING compared to the $650 in vet bills I am paying, not to mention the pain of seeing my best friend suffer because of my mistake.

I'm going to invest in a safety harness for my dog and I urge every pet owner to do the same. There's simply no reason not to.

And no, I'm not being paid to write this. If you have any doubts, contact me through e-mail and I'll show you pictures of the car and the dog! Please pass this on to all your pet-owning friends! Safety harnesses for dogs save lives!

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