Listen: Brits go barking mad for dog friendly staycations

With the May Bank Holiday and Summer season just around the corner, thoughts are starting to return to holiday getaways. And with some travel restrictions still in place, more of us are deciding to opt for UK staycations.

And according to new research released today by national animal charity, Blue Cross, more than half of dog owners (51%) are giving their four-legged friend something to drool over by planning to take them on holiday this year.

But with 1 in 4 (25%) having taken on a new dog since the start of the pandemic (23^rd March 2020), there’s room for much needed advice for all those first-time pet-friendly holidays planned.

Even for those who had pets long before the pandemic, it seems not all of us and our canine companions are as “holiday ready” as we should be.

Aston spoke to Kerry Taylor, education manager at Blue Cross.

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