Owners plan their holidays around their pets
3rd January, 2023
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Nine in 10 pet owners plan their holidays around their pets, with many choosing to stay within the UK to make it easier to include four-legged family members, new research reveals.
The survey of 2,000 pet owners found that 28% of those who go away with their pet do so to prevent their furry friend getting lonely.
More than a third (36%) don’t like the idea of leaving their pet in kennels or a cattery, while 27% said they would miss their pet too much if they stayed behind and 30% reckon their pets love getting away.
Dogs are the most popular pet to take away, but a third (34%) admit to taking their cat, and 6% have even taken their hamster or bird on a getaway.
“Anyone with a pet will tell you — they’re part of the family,” said a spokesperson for Original Cottages, which commissioned the research.
“And who would want to leave a family member behind when going on holiday?”
Four in 10 (41%) pet-focused holidaymakers said they have avoided taking trips abroad because they didn’t know if their animal could come with them.
To make a UK holiday with pets extra special, owners are keen to visit places with dog walks (30%) and pet friendly restaurants (28%) nearby.
A sandy beach (23%) and rolling countryside (18%) were the most popular places to visit when away on a trip.
The top 10 UK locations to stay with pets, according to the survey, are:
- Wales
- Yorkshire
- Lake District
- Cornwall
- Devon
- Norfolk
- Scottish Borders
- Peak District and Derbyshire
- Cumbria
- Suffolk
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