Traveling with Pets Survey
 

     Hi, my name is Sena Lee, a graduate student in the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Purdue University. I am currently researching on issues concerning “traveling with pets” under the supervision of Dr. Xinran Y. Lehto at the same department.

     I would really appreciate if you could help me by completing this survey. This survey will take approximately 5 minutes. Your participation is voluntary, but it would be of great importance for me to finish my thesis. Thank you very much for your help and contribution to this survey!!


1.     How many pets do you own? (Please check as many as apply.)
Dog / 1
 Dog / 2
 Dog / 3 or more
 Cat / 1
 Cat / 2
 Cat / 3 or more
 Other
 
2.     Have you ever taken your pet(s) on a leisure trip?
Yes (Please answer Question 2A)
 No (Please answer Question 2B)
 
 

Question 2A 

  • How many times have you taken your pet(s) on a leisure trip in the past 2 years?
 
  • Who else do you usually travel with when you travel with your pet(s)?
 
Children
Spouse
Parents
Relatives
Friends
Yourself only
 
Please answer the following questions regarding your most recent leisure trip for which you took your pet(s).  
 
  • Where did you stay for that trip?
Hotel/motel
 Friends/family
 Campground
 Rental house/ condo
 No accommodation (day trip only)
 Other
 
  • What transportation did you use for that trip? (Please check as many as apply.)
Car
 Air
 Bus
 Train
 Ship
 Other
 
  • How long did you stay for that trip?
 
  • How much did you spend on your pet(s) on that trip?
    $
 
  • Who else did you travel with in addition to your pet(s)? (Please check as many as apply)
Yourself only
 Children
 Spouse
 Relatives
 Parents
 Friends
 
  • Where did you get the information about traveling with pet(s)?
TV/newspaper/magazine
 Vet clinic
 Fello pet owners
 Travel agency
 Websites
 Other
 
  • How much were you satisfied with the pet-friendly services the tourism industry has to offer?
 
Accommodation options
(i.e. were there various options you could choose?)
Accommodation availability
(i.e. was pet friendly accommodation available?)
Extra pet charge price
Pet friendly services
(e.g. pet sitting, pet walking, etc.)
Pet-friendly policies
Information availability
Airline pet services
Overall travel experience
 

Question B 

  • Have you ever considered taking your pet(s) on a leisure trip?
Yes
 No
 
  • Why did you decide against traveling with your pet(s)?
 
Limited pet friendly hotels
Limited pet friendly transportation options
Limited pet friendly restaurants
Limited pet friendly leisure activities
High additional cost for pet(s)
Length of trip was too long
The destination of trip was too far
Poor behavior of your pet(s)
Concerns about non pet lovers
Hygienic concerns (e.g. allergy)
 
Please answer the following questions regarding your most recent leisure trip for which you did NOT take your pet(s) with you.  
 
  • When you traveled without your pet(s), how did you provide care for your pet(s)?
Friend/family
 Pet sitter
 Boarding facility
 Other
 
  • How much did you spend per pet per night to care for your pet(s) for that trip?
   $
 
  • Were you satisfied with the care your pet(s) received?
 

Willingness to Travel with Pets  

  • How much do you agree with the following statements?
 
  • I am happy when I spend time with my pet(s).
  • I feel guilty to leave behind my pet(s) during leisure trips.
  • I miss my pet(s) when I travel without them.
  • When I travel without my pet(s), I am worried about my pet(s).
  • I prefer to let my pet(s) stay at a pet boarding facility than take them on leisure trips.
  • I would cancel or change my trip if I am not able to provide care for my pet(s) during my trip.
  • I am willing to pay more if lodging facilities have well established pet friendly services available.
  • I have traveled without my pet(s) because it was too expensive to take them.
  • Price is the most important factor when I consider pet boarding services.
  • I feel that boarding services are more expensive than the extra cost incurred by traveling with pet(s).
  • I am willing to pay more than I pay for the boarding facility if I can take my pet(s) on a leisure trip.
  • I have traveled without my pet(s) because pet friendly policy has not yet been established well.
  • I would refuse to stay longer at the travel destination if I travel without my pet(s).
  • Pet-friendly policies can make me consider taking my pet(s) on leisure trips.
  • Pet-friendly policy is the most important factor when I make a reservation for lodging if I plan to travel with my pet(s).
  • I will be loyal to a hotel chain if my pet(s) is well treated during my stay.
  • I believe traveling with my pet(s) enhances my overall vacation experience.
  • I think traveling with my pet(s) makes me happy.
  • I am willing to take my pet(s) on leisure trip in a year.
 
  • In general, what is the maximum pet fee that you would be willing to pay per pet, per night, to travel with your pet(s)?
Less than $5
 $5 to $10
 $10 to $15
 $15 to $20
 $20 to $25
 $25 to $30
 $30 to $40
 $40 to $50
 More than $50
 
  • How often do you think of your pet(s) while you are traveling without them?
 

General Information 

This information will be kept confidential and used for statistical purposes only.  
  • Please indicate your gender.
Male
 Female
 
  • What is your age group?
Less than 25 years
 25-34
 35-44
 45-54
 55-64
 65 or over
 
  • What is your education level are you currently at?
Less than high school
 High school graduate
 College/university
 Post graduate
 
  • What is the total income of your household?
 
  • Which of the following categories do you feel best describe your family?
 
  • Please specify the number of children you have (Please check as many as apply).

 

Child under 12
0
 1
 2
 3 or more
Child over 12
0
 1
 2
 3 or more
Child over 18
0
 1
 2
 3 or more

Thank you for your time and contribution to this survey!