Nearly half of American pet owners (45%) have turned down travel opportunities that can’t accommodate their pet, according to new research.

It’s no surprise why: The survey of 2,000 pet owners found that 73% are more likely to take a road trip instead of flying specifically so they can bring their four-legged family member.

Fifty-one percent agree that traveling with a pet is better than traveling with a human. And when a long weekend is on the horizon, 45% say they start planning their pet-friendly trip at least three weeks in advance.

Younger generations are leading the pack on hitting the road with their pets — 70% of millennials and 75% of…

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