Rover.com surveyed 500 British pet parents to find out how folks are feeling about summer travel - months after this all began.
The results show that before the pandemic, only 36% of dog owners planned to bring their pup along on their summer trip. Now - after months of quarantining with their dogs - 64% plan to have their pooch in tow. (It seems quarantine may have strengthened the human-animal bond just a little). Also, Brits are still thinking about traveling, and they’re getting creative with how they plan to do it. Overwhelmingly, pet parents are opting for road trips, instead of flying.
Summer travel plans pre-COVID
- 48% of dog owners had summer plans that they had to cancel due to the coronavirus
- 36% of dog owners planned to bring their pet with them
Current state of affairs
- 43% of pet parents are either considering or still plan to travel this summer, now that lockdown measures are easing.
- 45% of dog owners are planning travel by car or RV this summer; 28% are planning international air travel; another - 22% are planning domestic (UK) air travel
- Now, 64% of pet parents plan to bring their dog with them on their summer trip
- Only 18% of pet parents would feel comfortable leaving their dog at a kennel/boarding business while they travel this summer.