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Subject:Re: Winter Camping (with dog)
From:Horace K. Sawyer
Date:Fri, 17 Dec 1999 04:05:32 -0500

You want to build a platform or similar for the front seat for your dog to
ride in.

What happens to your beloved canine companion when you hit the car that
suddenly pulls out in front of you?

At 45 mph?   At 35 mph?   At even 20 mph?

No offense intended, just think about it.

HK

At 08:32 PM 12/16/99 -0800, Sheri wrote:
>Carol Sussman wrote:
>>
>> I travel with a 100lb, lanky Chesapeake/Lab mix.  She's hell on ducks,
>> but too large to fit into the passenger seat.  Has anyone else
>> modified or arranged their van to better accomodate canine navigator?
>
>I've thought about it, like building a platform over the area that the
>passenger's seat is.  But, then, I'm not sure where to put the seat when
>not in use (storage is an issue).  So, my 50lb Alaskan Husky gets
>herself in a position to fit on the seat.  I thought about reclining the
>seat, but it doesn't really recline that much.
>
>Sheri
>
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