TO CHASE AWAY THE BLUES 5 FEEL-GOOD MOVIES
Some of you may like to take your furry friends everywhere. You may see dogs hanging their heads out the window or watch them as they go from one window to another. While some of us may want to travel with our pets unrestrained, traveling under these conditions can put yourself, your pet, and others at risk. More than 10,000 accidents each year are due to unrestrained dogs. The leading cause of these accidents is because drivers are distracted by their animals. To ensure everyone’s safety, here are three tips when driving with your pets. Keep pets in the back seat. If your animal is in the front passenger seat, it can become a distraction because it’s PROTECT YOUR FURRY FRIENDS WHILE DRIVING 3 Tips When Traveling With Pets Are you stuck in a TV rut and starting to feel down in the dumps? (Thanks, seasonal depression.) If so, check out one of these heartwarming movies for a pick-me-up. 1. ‘Rescued by Ruby’ — If your family loves dogs, this kid-friendly flick will be a real crowd-pleaser. It stars a pup named Ruby, who starts life as a shelter dog. After a state trooper rescues her, she becomes a search- and-rescue worker who finds and saves people. A true story inspired the uplifting tale, and according to some reviews, you may want to have tissues ready. 2. ‘Yes Day’ — Imagine spending an entire day saying “yes” to everything your kids requested. Congratulations: You’ve stepped into the plot of “Yes Day”! In this film, parents Alison and Carlos go along with
closer to you. That’s why it’s best to keep your pets in the back seat. You can purchase a pet net that will block off the front of your car so your pet can’t distract you or climb in the front passenger seat. Use crates, harnesses, pet seat belts, and pet car seats when possible. Your pet is in more danger if they aren’t restrained in the car, so put them in a crate, harness, or pet car seat or seat belt to ensure they are protected. These items their kids’ wildest desires and watch family bonding magic unfold. The Raising Children Network recommends this movie for adults and older kids only. 3. ‘Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness’ — The plot of this animated movie is as creative as its title! It follows a cartoon hero named Chickenhare, who is 50% rabbit, 50% bird, and 100% confused about his place in the world. He’s also on a quest with friends to defeat his evil uncle before it's too late. Think of the film as a funny, adventurous, family-friendly take on the classic tale “The Ugly Duckling.” 4. ‘Dumplin’’ — Mashable called “Dumplin’” “the definition of sweet.” The movie stars Rosie (played by Jennifer Aniston) as a pageant-obsessed former beauty queen whose daughter, Willowdean, doesn’t fit conventional beauty standards. When Willowdean enters her mom’s pageant in a
will ensure your pet isn’t sliding around in your backseat and is protected in case of an accident. Feed your pets 2 hours before traveling. Like humans, your animals can become carsick or have to use the bathroom during car rides. But unlike humans, pets can’t vocalize this need. If your pet gets ill or has an accident in your car, it can cause you to become distracted. Therefore, feed your furry friend a few hours before traveling to ensure their stomach has settled and give them time to use the bathroom. If you’re traveling long distances, stop every hour or so to give your pet a break. We consider our animals family members, so it’s time to treat them like one. We don’t let our children ride in the car unrestrained, so we shouldn’t let our pets do the same. By keeping your pets restrained, you’re protecting them, yourself, and others. Your friends at the Law Offices of William F. Underwood wish you and your family (two-legged and four-legged) safe travels to wherever you are going this month and in the future. protest complete with dancing and Dolly Parton tunes, she sparks a small-town revolution. This movie is recommended for children ages 13 and up. 5. ‘We Can Be Heroes’ — Since its release in 2020, this superhero movie has quickly become a family favorite. The story opens with an aliens-versus-superheroes showdown, and when the aliens win and take the heroes hostage, their kids come to the rescue. As the title implies, the film will leave you feeling like you can be a hero, too.
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