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The story behind Paw Protect

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We’re passionate about the benefits of pet insurance, but we know it has one major flaw:

With most insurers, you have to pay the vet bill upfront out of your own pocket, and then claim the money back. When 50% of Americans have less than $500 in savings, that’s a big problem for many pet parents.

That’s why Paw Protect has changed how pet insurance claims are paid. 

The days of using your own money or a credit card to pay a covered vet bill are over. With Paw Protect, you call us when you’re at the vet, before you pay the vet bill. Submit the invoice to us via email and our team will review the claim while you’re on the phone and, once approved, we’ll send our part of the covered claim immediately to your bank account!

You can then pay the vet bill with our reimbursement, and only be responsible for your out-of-pocket expenses.

Why are we doing this?

We’re pet parents just like you, and we know vet bills are getting more and more expensive every year. The tragic reality is that many dogs and cats are put to sleep because their pet parents simply couldn’t afford their vet bill. “It’s heartbreaking having to say goodbye to a pet we could’ve saved,” says Dr. Kevin McEvilly DVM, from the Palms & Paws Veterinary Center in Santa Monica, California.

It’s something that he and thousand of vets face on a daily basis.

By getting your pet insured with Paw Protect, you won’t have the financial stress of having to find the money upfront to pay a large vet bill, on top of the emotional stress of your pet being sick or injured. Plus, you’ll be covered for almost any accident or illness – and you’ll get access to free 24/7 pet telehealth, a 10% multi-pet discount, industry-leading dental coverage and the option to add a Wellness plan on top.

Pet insurance isn’t perfect. But we think Paw Protect is pretty close. 

Panting dog