ASPCA | Pet Insurance Review

Having pet insurance is very important to provide peace of mind regarding veterinary expenses. I have been very pleased with the service provided by the Hartville group and it has saved significant out of pocket expenses. I have it for all 3 of my dogs and the variety of plans offered provides the flexibility that pet owners need.

After one of my two cats got really sick and had to stay at the vet’s office for three days, I was shocked at the amount I had to pay at the end of the treatment. I started to think about what I would have done if one of my ‘fur kids’ would have to stay at the vets place even longer, and if I would ever have to face the horrible choice to have to end my pets life simply because I could not afford the treatment any more. With that in mind I started searching for an insurance company that would help me pay my vets bills. And when I found Petshealth and signed up nearly five years ago, I was simply delighted at how easy they make it to file claims through mail, email or even online and get part of your money back. Petshealth has helped me out in every way! And they even have friendly and knowledgable customer service reps. I would highly recommend them.

Alfie is 15+ years old and has had some medical problems over the last few years. Knowing that we would not have to shoulder the entire expense made it much easier for us to decide on medical options for him. Happily everything worked out well thanks to a great Vet and ASPCA Pet Insurance!

Before I get to Scout's story, I have to quickly mention my cat Chelsea, who passed away in 2006. I had her for 18 years and not pet insurance for her. She suffered many ailments including cancer and hyperthyroidism. She has several surgeries and chemo treatments to treat the cancer and radioactive iodine treatments to cure the hyperthyroidism. Needless to say, taking care of her illnesses cost me a fortune. A few months after she passed away, I got my puppy, Scout, a beautiful, energetic, yellow Labrador retriever. The first thing I did was look into pet insurance. I did my research. Checking all the different insurance companies that were available to me. I came across the ASPCA insurance. The first thing that impressed me was that it was the ASPCA, an organization that I have the utmost respect for and I have supported them for years. I went over the different plans and what would work best for me. I chose the Advantage plan and the premium is extremely reasonable. Within Scout's first 2 years, and many visits to the dog park, she suffered many injuries by playing with the other dogs, In those first 2 years, the insurance paid for itself. Thank goodness, I got it. More recently, in July of 2010, she suffered an injury to her knee and needed to have TTA surgery to repair a ligament. This is a very expensive surgery, costly about $5000. But I had no choice, Scout is like a child to me and I would do anything for her. With the ASPCA pet insurance, it ended

Pet insurance is just as important as health insurance for families. Health care is expensive and can create a tremendous financial burden. This is equally true with pets. We love our animals and we treat them like family members. We need some assurance that we will be able to provide the best care for our pets without worrying about the financial hardship it can create. The insurance gives us the peace of mind we need and eliminates this worry. Celine is a new member to our family and we can't imagine not having her around. We insure her to make sure she will always be well cared for and to make sure she stays healthy and happy. God forbid she gets sick or has an accident. With pet insurance, the burden of caring for her is diminished and we worry less about these unforeseen events.