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1 day agoWoman and her dog encounter three coyotes in Brookline
A woman and her dog were surrounded by three coyotes in Brookline, but no contact was made.
But while dogs bring comfort and joy, they can also bring danger, especially when they ride along in the car. In 2023, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recorded 40,901 motor vehicle fatalities. The majority were linked to speeding, drunk driving, or failure to wear seatbelts. But an alarming 3,275 deaths were attributed to distracted driving. While mobile phones dominate the distracted driving conversation, dogs are a growing and under-recognized part of the problem.
"Whether it's the joy of sniffing through flowers, herbs and foliage, rolling around on the lawn or digging in a dedicated sandpit, a few simple changes can turn an ordinary garden into a sensory haven for dogs."