Why dogs need seatbelts

Rubys growing up, 12.5 pounds! I took her for a car ride to Rycengas last week to drop off samples. When I opened my driver side door to get out she leaped from the passenger seat right out the door and ran into the road between Home Depot and Rycengas. I almost had a heart attack. By the grace of God there were no cars on the road which is a downright miracle because that’s always a busy road filled with every kind of vehicle and semi trucks! She circled back and ran towards Rycenga. I was frantic trying to figure out what I’d do when she ran back towards the road again; I’d have to halt traffic and chase her mangy red self weaving in and out of cars until I could catch her...which I might never be able to do. 

 It was in that moment of anticipating the looming disaster that a gentlemen walked out of Rycenga. This caused Ruby to race towards him with fanatic ecstasy, feverishly wagging her tail, jumping all over his lower extremities and also peeing with excitement all over his legs and shoes. “Please grab her if you can, she jumped out of my car!” I screamed in the middle of my panic attack. 

 I was fortunate he was laughing the entire time, He hadn’t realized just yet she’d peed all over him. He grabbed Ruby for me. I thanked him profusely, apologized profusely for her bladder control, and then stuffed her back in my minivan . She is never allowed to leave the house again and I have 10 more grey hairs than I did the week before. This dog is exhausting!!!