We were interested to explore the subject of travelling with pets and specifically dogs on longer journeys. We found that around 4 in 10 Your Say Members travel on a motorway with their dog at least once a month.
We found that for around a quarter of dog owners they would like to travel more often on motorways but are put off by the lack of facilities at motorway services. The most requested enhancements were dedicated exercise areas and more dog waste poo bins.
Many were also keen that service station companies should actively engage with the RSPCA when thinking about developing suitable, safe facilities. The relevant RSPCA teams have used this information to explore relationships with some of the major service station companies.