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What’s a holiday if you can’t bring the whole family along; four-legged ones included. About 69 per cent of all Australian households now own a pet and many are seeking trips away that includes their furry friends.

Australia has seen a boom in pet ownership, with data from Animal Medicines Australia revealing more than two million households have acquired a pet since mid-2020.

Covid pet boom

*Data: Animal Medicines Australia

Household pet ownership

69 per cent

50 per cent

30 per cent

own a pet

own at least one dog

own at least one cat

Pet friendly getaways

According to accommodation booking platform Stayz, now more than ever Aussies are seeking and prioritising travel that accommodates pets of all shapes and sizes.

One-in-10 searches on the Stayz website is a pet-friendly one, Stayz Travel Expert Simone Scoppa said. And one-in-five Australian listings are pet-friendly, with some even including “custom-built” doggy play houses for dogs to enjoy.

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