One of the biggest names in UK pet insurance – Animal Friends Insurance – has embarked on an exclusive partnership with pet care specialist retailer Pets & Friends, part of the Kennelpak Group.  

The two companies are bringing together not only a shared vision to improve animal welfare, but almost 70 years combined experience of supporting the nation’s pet parents. Animal Friends as the only leading UK pet insurance provider founded to not only offer affordable protection for cats, dogs and horses but to also support animal charities and conservancies around the world.  Pets & Friends through a broad range of food, treats, pet essentials, expert advice, pet parent support and pet services. 

This exciting new partnership will provide Animal Friends customers with exclusive offers for their pet’s birthday to spend online at petsandfriends.co.uk alongside bespoke content and handpicked Pets & Friends product reviews to help with their pet’s health and wellbeing. 

Customers of Pets & Friends will benefit from Animal Friends affordable and easy to understand pet policies and the range of benefits offered, including five types of cover to suit specific pet needs, a selection of policy excess options to help manage monthly costs, and a dedicated vet portal that allows vets to claim on behalf of pet owners, taking the stress out of dealing with a poorly pet.

Westley Pearson, CEO at Animal Friends Insurance, said: “We are delighted to be able to offer our existing customers the chance to benefit from the large range of Pets & Friends’ products and services, and bring more than just affordable insurance to new pet parents. With more than half the pet owners in the UK still without pet insurance and household budgets being squeezed more than ever by the rising cost of living, few pet owners could afford to pay large, unexpected vet bills if their beloved companion suddenly became ill. We are excited to have the opportunity to give more than just peace of mind to the nation’s loving pet owners.”

Claire Bayliss, CEO at Pets & Friends, said: “The happiness, health and wellbeing of pets across the country, and making our pet parents lives easier, is what motivates us on a daily basis. So, partnering with Animal Friends Insurance to provide our community of pet parents with affordable pet insurance is a key step, and the latest in several customer-focussed partnerships to come. We are delighted to be able to be working with a like-minded business such as Animal Friends in this crucial area of pet care.”

For information on dog, cat and horse insurance please visit www.petsandfriends.co.uk/insurance