Buckle-up, Buster!

Yesterday I came across a Petside.com article which said "New Jersey is now the only state in the country where driving with pets loose in the car is a violation of animal cruelty law. Drivers who do not secure their pet can face a ticket of $250 to $1,000 and up to six months in jail. Additionally, allowing your pets to hang his head out the window, having him riding in the back of a truck or curling up on the driver’s lap are also ticket-able offenses under the law." Since I'm not looking for a ticket (or jail time for that matter) and always have Buster's health and well-being as a priority, I went out last night on a mission to get my precious pooch a seatbelt.

Buster came with me on the outing so he could try on the various seatbelt models that would be available. The first stop was PetSmart but they were completely wiped out. Next, we ventured on to Target in the same strip mall. I called first to make sure Buster was allowed in but unfortunately we left that store empty handed as well.

Buster's first time at Target

We called over to Walmart but after being on hold for 10 minutes I called over to a local Petco to see if they had any in stock. Luckily they just got a shipment so we were able to try on a few different types before picking out the perfect one.

With all things it will take Buster some getting used to wearing this, but I'll be able to rest easier knowing my little bud is safe and secure in the car.