Whether you’re packing up for a road trip with the family or just going on an errand in the car, don’t forget about the safety of your fur babies, too.

With Responsible Dog Ownership Day coming up next Saturday, a new Leger and Allstate Canada survey revealed that many Canadians may be unknowingly putting their beloved dogs and cats at risk in their vehicles.

Even though 84% of dog and cat owners drive with their pets at least yearly, just 50% use restraints such as harnesses attached to a seatbelt (12%) or crates (32%) and 47% said their pets are unprotected in the event of a crash.

“I wouldn’t chalk it up to not caring about animals,” said George Ljubicic, agency manager for Allstate Insurance Company of Canada.

“I think they’re just forgetting that these safety features are importan

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