hen my beloved Staffordshire Terrier turned 12, her health started to go downhill. From expensive procedures and monthly vet visits to twice-daily medications, we spent thousands ensuring our darling dog’ s quality of life. Pet insurance wasn’ t big in the early-2010s and the policies that were available were costly, with poor coverage and complex terms and conditions. In the years since, pet insurance has become more widely available, but only one provider truly understands what it means to be a pet parent.

“ As a pet owner myself, I understand first-hand how difficult it can be to navigate the world of pet insurance,” explains Petsy co-founder and CEO Monica Limanto.“ Every aspect of Petsy is designed with pet owners in mind. We intentionally focus on delivering a straightforward, transparent policy with extensive protection that truly supports pets and their families.”

Now, Petsy has partnered with Costco Australia, offering pet-loving members

even more value for money, as well as top-notch coverage when your furry friend needs it most.

Putting pets and people first

Since launching in 2019, Petsy has shaken up the pet insurance industry. The business is as passionate about animal wellbeing as it is about providing comprehensive, no-nonsense cover.

“ I know how important it is for pet insurance to be clear, reliable and supportive when it matters most,” explains Limanto, adding that support starts as soon as you take out a policy.“ Instead of waiting for pet owners to submit their first claim to assess pre-existing conditions, we offer to collect a pet’ s medical history upfront when they start a new policy,” she adds.“ If they need to make a claim, we’ ll already have their pet’ s history on file, which also means quicker assessments and faster payouts for eligible claims.”

It’ s this unique attention to detail and customer care that made Costco buyers take notice.“ Unlike many companies that treat pet insurance as just another

product, Petsy focuses exclusively on pet welfare,” says assistant buyer Andrea Macquarie.“ They cover almost every type of accidental injury, illness or condition, unless specified, and let you insure your furry friend as early as six weeks old.” Macquarie also loves the fact that Petsy’ s policies are designed with pets and people in mind.“ This partnership fits perfectly with our mission to provide value and ensures that pets are protected from the start,” she explains.“ Plus, Costco Executive Members can get up to $ 600 in Costco Shop Cards annually for up to three years when taking out a new Petsy Pet Insurance policy.*”

Protection and peace of mind

With current cost-of-living pressures, the additional expense of emergency veterinary care is a nightmare for many pet parents. Comprehensive pet insurance provides a financial safety net, reducing stress and ensuring pets get the care they need promptly.

In addition, Petsy Pet Insurance reimburses 80 or 90 percent of vet

* TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY.

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