AMA Roadside Assistance now comes with petting zoo

Posted Apr 1, 2016 8:37 am.

Last Updated Apr 1, 2016 12:44 pm.

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The AMA is going public with a new program to help people relax in a stressful situation.

The Roadside Comfort Pet Program sends animals out with the tow truck drivers.

The AMA say they started with one dog, then moved to multiple dogs then started bring along rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs and other animals.

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