Purr-fect Stays: Travel with your Furry Friends on Airbnb this World Animal Day

October 4 marks World Animal Day, an international day promoting the rights and welfare of both domestic and wild animals. Originated in 1931 by German writer, publisher and animal activist Heinrich Zimmerman, this commemorative day seeks to help shape a better future for animals all over the world.

Pet Friendly Stays at Airbnb

Airbnb Hosts all around the world have welcomed thousands of guests and their beloved pets. In 2021, Indian Hosts with pet-friendly listings earned over INR 1 billion⁽¹⁾. As the pandemic pet boom continues, guests are increasingly looking for listings that allow them to bring their furry friends along, with ample outdoor space for them to roam in. As of June 2022, pet-friendly stays make up almost one-third of all Indian listings, a 95% increase compared to the same time period in 2019⁽²⁾. In addition, the top ten destinations for pet-friendly travel in India as of Q2 2022 are:

• Bangalore, Karnataka

• New Delhi, Delhi

• Goa

• Lonavala, Maharashtra

• Hyderabad, Telangana

• Dehradun, Uttarakhand

• Mumbai, Maharashtra

• Pune, Maharashtra

• Manali, Himachal Pradesh

• Pondicherry

Amanpreet Bajaj, Airbnb General Manager for India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan, said when it comes to pet-friendly Airbnb stays, owners are seeking space, often in locations outside capital cities.

“If you’re an avid pet lover, you’ll know that no holiday is quite complete without taking your family pet along. With more than 25,000 pet-friendly Airbnb listings across India, we have something for even the fussiest four-legged family members.”

To inspire fur moms and dads planning to bring their pet friends on their next getaways, here are a few pet-friendly Airbnbs in India-

• Forestvalley Tree House - Coorg, Karnataka

• Meena Bagh Shimla - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

• Two Bedroom Farmstay with Pool & Lawn - New Delhi, Delhi

• Woodnest - Goa

• Jumbo farms, Heaven on earth - Lonavala, Maharashtra

• Rendezvous in the hills - Dehradun, Uttarakhand

• Casa Tranquilla with pool by Pawana River- Shirgaon, Maharashtra

• Cheerful 4BR Cottage - Manali, Himachal Pradesh

• SimBliss Farmhouse with Pool - Gurugram, Haryana

• Bougainvilla.. The perfect Getaway in Paradise - Mumbai, Maharashtra

Note: All stays referenced are intended purely to inspire and illustrate. Airbnb does not recommend or endorse specific stay or experience listings on the Airbnb platform.