Nearly half of Americans have turned down travel opportunities that cant accommodate pets: research
Nearly half of American pet owners (45%) have turned down travel opportunities that can’t accommodate their pet, according to new research.It’s no surprise why: The survey of 2,000 pet owners found that 73% are more likely to take a road trip instead of flying specifically so they can bring their four-legged family member.Fifty-one percent agree that traveling with a pet is better than traveling with a human.And when a long weekend is on the horizon, 45% say they start planning their pet-friendly trip at least three weeks in advance.Younger generations are leading the pack on hitting the road with their pets — 70% of millennials and 75% of Gen Z have brought their pet on a road trip in the last five years compared to Gen X (58%) and baby boomers (40%).Conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Subaru (https://www.subaru.com/index.html), the survey found that nearly half (47%) of respondents feel guilty leaving their pet behind when they travel.Another half (47%) said they worry about their pet’s wellbeing the entire time they are gone, with one in four (27%) saying they find it hard to fully enjoy a trip knowing their pet is at home without them.Seven in ten pet owners said leaving their pet behind also affects how long they are willing to be away.Thirty-one percent said they limit trips to a day or two and 37% said they can be away for just a few days, but feel uneasy beyond that.“As a dog mom to two pups, I know firsthand that pets are family, so it’s no surprise people prioritize them when they hit the road,” said Christina Valente, Love Promise Community Commitment Manager at Subaru of America, Inc.
“Like 47% of surveyed pet owners, I worry about my dogs’ well-being when I’m traveling, and that’s exactly why we do what we do.We partner with the ASPCA and local organizations to help pets find loving families who will bring them along on life’s adventures, and we’ve developed initiatives like National Make A Dog’s Day to celebrate pets...