BringYourPet.com Reports Pet Travel Statistics for Final Quarter of 2006


KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 25, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- BringYourPet.com (www.bringyourpet.com), a leading pet friendly hotel and lodging directory, continuously polls thousands of its Web site visitors, newsletter subscribers, and random households regarding their travel and purchase habits. All who participate in the surveys own at least one pet. A portion of the 2006 fourth quarter results are as follows:


 * 83% stay at designated pet-friendly hotels or lodging each year.

 * 17% stay at designated pet-friendly 6 or more times each year.

 * 76% frequently take their pets with them when leaving town.

 * 64% would be more likely to lengthen their stay if given the
 opportunity to travel with their pets.

 * 85% travel with dogs.

 * 6% travel with cats.

 * 47% travel with dogs 30 pounds or more.

 * 39% say it is 'difficult to find pet-friendly lodging.'

About BringYourPet.com

BringYourPet.com brings pet-friendly travel options to traveling pet owners from the USA and abroad. The company Web site located at www.bringyourpet.com is a valuable tool in planning a successful pet-inclusive travel experience. The site lists high quality, pet-friendly lodging state by state. For information on listing hotels or other properties on BringYourPet.com visit: www.bringyourpet.com/tour


            

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