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Protecting Your Fluffy Co-Pilots - How to Keep Your Pets Safe on Your Drives

Protecting Your Fluffy Co-Pilots - How to Keep Your Pets Safe on Your Drives

Leaving your pet for work, errands, or vacation is sad and tough for fur mums and dads out there – I’m sure many can relate! Our pets can get awfully lonely if left alone at home, and bringing our fluffy friends along can transform a mundane trip into an exciting adventure.

Ensuring your pet's safety, as well as your own, is paramount. This is where the invaluable role of dash cams comes into play. Not only do these devices provide peace of mind by monitoring your pets when you're not in the vehicle, but they also serve a broader purpose in enhancing overall driving safety.

Join us as we go through setting up a dash cam to monitor and protect them 24/7 and provide plenty of tips and tricks to keep them safe. Let’s make sure no co-pilot is left behind!

BlackboxMyCar ❤ RAPS(Regional Animal Protection Society)

We're thrilled to announce our partnership with the Regional Animal Protection Society (RAPS) for this special edition blog. RAPS is a dedicated organization that has been tirelessly working to improve the lives of animals through rescue, shelter, and the provision of necessary services. In celebration of our collaboration and to further their mission, RAPS is generously offering our readers a fantastic opportunity.

Join us in supporting a great cause while also making pet ownership more joyful and less burdensome with these special perks from RAPS. We've been working closely with RAPS for some time now, donating over 12,000$ of gear to them, and getting them protected with a dash cam.

In this special edition blog, we have an exciting offer for all RAPS clients. For a limited time, you can get 25% off dash cam installation, and 10% off the dash cam at our Richmond shop, with the purchase of a refurbished battery pack. Book an installation with us here.

Protecting Your Pets in the Vehicle with Dash Cams

1. Comprehensive Protection On the Go

Dash cams do more than just record road trips in stunning quality; they are vigilant in various driving situations. Whether you're navigating busy city traffic or cruising on a highway, a dash cam captures every moment, providing a reliable witness in unexpected situations. This continuous recording is crucial not only for accident accountability but also for reviewing incidents where the video evidence can clarify disputes, assist with insurance claims, and even help improve driving habits.

Some might think that Dash Cams are complicated tech tools that take hours to install, but that’s not true! They are easy to add to any vehicle and can be installed in seconds. Getting yourself and everyone in your vehicle protected has never been easier, with cameras that have never been smaller.

With modern improvements, dash cam image quality is better than ever, able to capture their bristling fur and the colourful shine of their coats in all its glory. Dash Cams like the A119 Mini 2 featuring top-tier image sensors, even on a budget below $150 USD.

Our Recommendation

VIOFO A119 Mini 2 2K QHD Dash Cam

Sony STARVIS 2 | Voice Controls | Dual-band Wi-Fi and GPS

On top of the list is VIOFO’s most-awaited 2K dash cam of 2024, the all-new A119 Mini 2. This upgraded version of the A119 Mini 2 is the industry’s first 2K QHD dash cam to sport the latest Sony STARVIS 2 IMX 675 sensor.

Even if it’s only as tiny as a car key, don’t underestimate its power and quality! Aside from built-in GPS, dual-band 2.4Ghz/5GHz Wi-Fi, and Parking Mode, the VIOFO A119 Mini 2 now also has Smart Voice Controls! With this, you can speak to your dash cam to perform a variety of operations, without keeping you distracted while driving – truly built for a safe drive!

Offering all essential features in a dash cam, top-tier image quality, all in a compact size and affordable price? The VIOFO A119 Mini 2, it’s our go-to.

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2. Invest in an IR Dash Camera for Interior Protection

While front-only dash cams are more useful than having none, IR dash cams allow you to enjoy capturing the entertaining antics of your pet, while also serving as a valuable tool for monitoring their well-being.

IR dash cameras are designed to be installed facing the vehicle's interiors to capture the driver, the passenger, and whatever’s transported inside. Having them in the back row – which is the safest, and non-distracting choice? An IR camera can capture it all!!

We recently encountered the same concern with Katy, a new van lifer who has been looking for a solution to record her drives, while also watching over her dog Silas, when she needs to leave the RV for a while.