Did your rescue dog fall asleep in the car driving to his new home and why?

Did your rescue dog fall asleep in the car driving to his new home and why?
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No, but my one eyed rescue goose “Sonora” rode all the way home on a 2 hour drive standing in a wicker laundry basket with his head peeking out strapped into the front seat of my car. haha He was very happy to go swimming in his new pool and have a refreshing salad when he got to his new home.
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